BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have charged a man with 140 alleged fraud offences after extensive investigations into a series of incidents allegedly committed in 2019 and 2020 in Gympie and on the Gold Coast. The man allegedly fraudulently obtained and attempted to fraudulently obtain loans through various financial institutions, using the stolen identities of multiple people known to him. During these offences, the man a...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Mount Isa police have charged a 28-year-old Mornington Island man after he allegedly attempted to escape custody in Mount Isa this morning, January 23. The man was at the Mount Isa Airport waiting to be transported with several other prisoners. Police will allege, around 7.20am, the man jumped out of the parked police van and ran a short distance before he was apprehended by police and taken into cu...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have charged a Coominya man following an investigation into a spate of fuel drive off offences in the Lockyer Valley and Ipswich regions over the past five months. The 37-year-old presented himself to the Laidley Police station this morning, January 23, following a public appeal for information. He's been charged with a total of 23 offences including seven counts of stealing, eight counts of ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: As Queenslanders prepare for a busy Australia Day long weekend, maritime authorities have united to urge boaties to stay vigilant and be ready to adjust plans if the weather conditions turn dangerous. In an effort to reduce serious marine incidents and ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable long weekend, Queensland Police Service (QPS), Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), Maritime Safety Queensland (MS...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Sunshine Coast police are prepared and well placed to support a safe Australia Day long weekend, including on the water and roads. Sunshine Coast District Officer Superintendent Craig Hawkins said the community can expect to see police out in force this long weekend. "We have bolstered our high-visibility policing presence over the weekend with a focus on road safety and alcohol fuelled violence," S...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Thursday, 23 January, 2025 at 11:07 AM Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg Crisafulli Government to deliver long-awaited upgrade to Walkers Point boat ramp * The Crisafulli Government will upgrade vital safety upgrades to the Walkers Point boat ramp at Woodgate. * Local community has been campaigning for upgrades due to safety concerns forboaties and t...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Thursday, 23 January, 2025 at 01:27 PM JOINT STATEMENT Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership The Honourable David Janetzki Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Labor's last budget update: Lies, debt and deficit * Labor's last budget update reveals secret cost blowouts and unfunded services leading to $217.8 billion in ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Thursday, 23 January, 2025 at 03:27 PM Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers The Honourable Ann Leahy Assistance activated for disaster impacted north Queensland councils Townsville City Council and Burdekin Shire Council can now access disaster funding from the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments for response and recovery effort...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Thursday, 23 January, 2025 at 12:18 PM Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth The Honourable Sam O'Connor Cool relief on the way for Queensland social housing tenants * Ceiling fans to be installed to more than 24,000 Queensland social housing properties. * $98 million investment to improve energy efficiency and tenant wellbeing. * State and federal government pa...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Thursday, 23 January, 2025 at 09:46 AM Minister for Police and Emergency Services The Honourable Dan Purdie Changing weather conditions prompts water safety alert for Queenslanders this long weekend * Queenslanders urged to adjust weekend plans if weather conditions turn dangerous. * Police will be out in force throughout Australia Day festivities to ensure water safety. * Boaties and...