QPS RizeUp for High Tea

Sgt Kelly Bright and the Honourable Shannon Fentiman MP
Earlier today at the Eatons Hill Function Centre, RizeUp Australia held its annual High Tea fundraiser which saw 350 attendees raise in excess of $10,000 to support the many families affected by domestic and family violence.
The funds raised support the work of RizeUp including with the costs of all the incidentals and necessities such as truck hire, storage costs, linen, food and the like to ensure families who flee a violent household have a house that feels like a home and clothes on their backs.
The event, in its fourth year, was again hosted by one of the organisation’s patrons Shelley Craft with special guests, the Honourable Shannon Fentiman, Minister of Communities, Women and Youth, Child Safety and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and journalist Kay McGrath.
RizeUp Founder and CEO Nicolle Edwards facilitated a raw and engaging panel conversation about what

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Update: Murder charge, Capalaba

Police have located a man and a woman who were the subject of a public appeal following the death of a 65-year-old man in Capalaba on September 1.
They are both assisting police with their inquiries.
It will be alleged that on September 1, the man had petrol poured on him before being set alight.
A 34-year-old Kooralbyn man has since been charged with his murder.
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, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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