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A 44-year-old Greyhound Trainer is facing 70 serious drug and fraud offences relating to the greyhound racing industry.
The Queensland Racing Crime Squad (QRCS) will allege the Camira man doped his greyhounds with methylamphetamine to gain a race day advantage and win prize or wagering money.
Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner Ross Barnett said that apart from this greyhound trainer allegedly cheating to gain obvious advantage the alleged administration of drugs that are completely foreign to the greyhounds concerned is an animal welfare disgrace.
“These alleged offences are shocking, amounting to the deliberate manipulation of greyhound racing outcomes and while it is illegal, it is also dangerous to the animals involved,” he said.
“Activities such as these bring the integrity of the racing industry into disrepute and must be stamped out.
“I commend the efforts of the Commission’s staff including the Integrity Investigations Team and stewards in bringing this to the QRCS resulting in this arrest.”
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Police are busy preparing to ensure one of Brisbane’s biggest events, Riverfire, is safe and secure for everyone heading out to watch the fireworks spectacle.
Superintendent Virginia Nelson, the Riverfire Commander, said that around half a million people were expected to line the riverbanks for the celebration.
“We are well-versed in planning and preparing for major events, and Riverfire is no exception,” Superintendent Nelson said.
“We will have extra police on patrol throughout the city, South Bank, Kangaroo Point and other vantage points across Brisbane.
“I am urging everyone coming into the city tomorrow to allow extra travel time, remembering that major road and bridge closures will come into effect from Saturday afternoon. Public transport will be your best option.
“Riverfire spectators should also drink responsibily and only within designated areas.
“Everyone heading to Southbank should be aware that it will be fenced off and drinking alcohol there is not permitted.
“Security will be conducting random bag

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Over 200 community leaders, government agencies and business representatives attended a reception celebrating the 69th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on Thursday, September 20 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank.
This auspicious event was hosted by the Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane and featured Officers from across the Queensland Police Service as special guests to the event, including Senior Executives, Commissioned Officers, Operational Staff and Police Liaison Officers (PLOs).

The service recognises the contribution of the Chinese community and as such, has allocated four Chinese speaking Police Liaison Officers in Queensland. Senior Police Liaison Officers Li-Shan Huang, Ken Rong and Weng Mun Sum are based in the Brisbane Region and new recruit Hong Ma takes his place in the State’s Northern Region in Cairns.
The PLOs work closely with the Chinese Consulate Generals office in Brisbane, who’s role is to maintain close relationships, offer

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New left turn arrow on Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road at Mackenzie
A new ‘left turn’ arrow has been installed for drivers on Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road at Mackenzie turning left onto Mt Petrie Road.
The installation follows a number of near-misses with pedestrians and will ensure children walking from the nearby Mackenzie State Primary School can do so safely.
The lights activate only when there is a pedestrian wanting to cross, so traffic should still flow freely  with usual ‘give way’ rules on the majority of occasions.
The on the spot fine for going through a red light is $391 and 3 demerit points.
Police will be nearby to ensure pedestrian safety, so be careful, be alert and stop when required.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation,

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Living in Queensland, unpredictable and powerful storms are a part of life.
Even though we’re used to it, we still need to make sure we’re prepared for any serious situations and emergencies arising from inclement weather.
Stay safe during the storm season:

Take note of storm warnings via social media, mainstream news reporting or the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website;
Have an evacuation plan ready in case you need to leave;
Keep a storm kit handy and make sure it includes portable light sources for if the power goes out, a first aid kid for minor injuries, and a portable heating source to cook meals; and
Always have a stock of bottled water handy in case the local water supply is affected.

Cyclones, hail storms and thrashing winds can cause power outages and even bring down powerlines.
If you come across a fallen power line, make sure you report it to Energex on 13 19 62 so that

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South Brisbane District Police Liaison Officers had the honour of addressing students from the world famous Le Cordon Bleu Brisbane Culinary Institute at the Queensland TAFE South Bank Campus earlier this week.
Students from as far as India, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia have travelled to the River City to enrol in the prestigious cooking school.
Senior Police Liaison Officer Li Shan Huang led the presentation which covered a range of topics, including how to identify a Queensland Police Officer, the correct ways to contact Police, how to party safe and road safety awareness.
SPLO Huang said it was important to make this contact with international students.
“Brisbane is a wonderful hub for international students wanting to expand their horizons in a world class city,” SPLO Huang said.
“Clear and practical advice helps our students to feel safe and confident in our community.”

Many thanks to TAFE staff for allowing us this opportunity.
From all of us here at the

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In the past week, a total of 13 bikes have been stolen in the South Brisbane area.
Offenders are targeting bikes parked in insecure carports or yard areas of unit complexes and houses, however they are not always visible from the street.
Multiple offences have occurred in Woolloongabba, East Brisbane, Annerley, Holland Park and Mt Gravatt.
Owners of motorbikes/scooters are reminded that due to their smaller size, bikes can often be picked up and placed onto a trailer or other vehicle for removal, so keys are not necessarily required.
If you own a motorbike/scooter, please consider the following security measures :

Record the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and engine number, particularly if your motorcycle is unregistered or off-road
Keep your keys on you at all times
Use microdot technology on all parts of your motorcycle
Use an ignition steering lock as well as a helmet lock
Use a strong, thick chain and lock. Keep the chain off the ground

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Saturday October 6 is the annual ‘Cops and Robbers’ parkrun, which will be held at Mansfield Parkrun, Tillack Park, Blackberry Street, Mansfield from 6.30am.
The 5km run along the Bulimba Creek pathway starts at 7am.
Parkrun is a free event held every Saturday for people of all fitness levels and abilities.
The run is an opportunity for us to connect with the community and to highlight police health, both physical and mental.
Members of the public dress up in their best ‘robbers’ outfit while police will be running in a variety of uniforms – with some running in their full kit!
It’s a great morning where the community can ask questions and speak to police about issues.
This year there will be members from recruiting to answer all your questions about becoming a police officer.
Members from our Public Safety Response Team will be there, so you can try on some of their riot gear and grab

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Yesterday the officers from the Carina Police Station were lucky enough to be invited to ‘Show and Tell’ at the Goodstart Early Learning centre at Carina.
Sergeant Shayne Rolph and Constable Andrew Kitas attended and spoke to the kids regarding a whole range of topics.
Sergeant Rolph and Constable Kitas spoke with the kids about personal safety, stranger danger and many other topics raised by the kids.
Undoubtedly the most popular police presence of the day, though, was the large shiny Police vehicle.
The kids were thoroughly entertained by their local Police and their big van.
The officers from the Carina Police Station are very happy to receive these types of invitations from the community and try to attend as many as possible.
Thank you Goodstart Early Learning! We had a great day.
 
Sgt Shayne Rolph and Constable Andrew Kitas answering a barrage of questions.

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An off-duty police officer, hearing a violent disturbance, interrupted a man allegedly armed with a machete trying to break into an Amity Point residence yesterday.
Around 7.40pm a man and woman, both aged 59, were inside a Kawana Street home when they heard noises coming from their garage, which turned out to be a male neighbour allegedly armed with a machete.
As they were contacting police the man allegedly smashed glass louvers at the front of the house before hacking and eventually breaking a wooden entry door.
The pair fled to the bathroom, locking the door and barricading themselves inside.
The man, now inside the residence, allegedly began hacking at the bathroom door with the machete. At one point the blade went through a gap in the door striking the 59-year-old man in the head causing a laceration to his face.
An off-duty police officer who was in the nearby area heard the commotion and

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