South Brisbane officers receive Essential Services Awards

The annual Rotary Club of South Brisbane’s Essential Services Awards recognises local officers from the essential services, such as the QPS, Queensland Fire and Rescue Services, Queensland Ambulance Service and the Queensland State Emergency Services.
Officers considered for awards have shown to provide a service over and above their normal duties through their dedication to their vocation and their service and contribution to the community.
Five police officers from South Brisbane District received Essential Services Awards at the awards night at the Greek Club in South Brisbane on Monday.
Constable Luke Maloney of Annerley Station
Constable Moloney was awarded the essential services award for providing a service over and above his normal duties through dedication to his policing duties, extensive community contributions, and ultimately treating all persons fairly with dignity and respect.
Constable Brady Duggan of Dutton Park Station
Constable Duggan was awarded the essential services award for his positive work attitude which has a constructive influence

See Full Post >>

Attempted armed robbery charge, Annerley

Police have charged a man following the alleged attempted armed robbery of a chemist at Annerley on October 17.
It will be alleged at about 9.50pm, the man entered the Ipswich Road business and requested to purchase medication.
When a staff member requested a script from the man, it is alleged the man lifted his shirt to show a large kitchen knife and told staff he did not require a receipt.
It is further alleged the man left the store a short time later without taking any property when the staff member retreated to the rear of the store.
A 36-year-old Annerley man was charged with one count of attempted armed robbery whilst armed and appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on October 18. He is next due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on November 6.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online

See Full Post >>

Dared to be scared this Halloween?

Little zombies, ghosts and witches will soon take to the streets alongside bigger monsters and mummies to celebrate Halloween.
Although Halloween continues to gain popularity in Australia, not everybody in Queensland celebrates this spooktacular night and some may find a group of young vampires or skeletons on their doorstep very confronting.
To help you indicate whether Trick or Treaters are welcome at your house or not, the QPS has created posters that can be displayed at your doorstep or on your letterbox.

If Trick or Treaters are welcome at your home, download and print the poster here: colour and b&w.
If you do not wish to participate, download and print the ‘No thanks’ poster here.
We all love a good scare, but not when it comes to the safety of children. To make sure your Halloween doesn’t become a nightmare, Trick or Treaters should:

Be accompanied by a mother or father monster at all times (or another responsible witch, ghost

See Full Post >>