Restrictions beginning to ease and how to participate:

With the easing of restrictions parishioners and friends of the Brisbane Oratory in Formation, now have the opportunity to begin attending Mass, attend set times in the church for Confession, make a visit to the Blessed Sacrament. There are some other ways to also participate online including Live Sunday Mass. In order to view how to participate please see our Restriction Updates Page. Visit this page to always see the latest updates:

Restriction Updates

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Two youths charged after alleged attempted theft

At around 6.45pm on Wednesday, May 20, police will allege that two girls approached a woman in the vicinity of a shopping centre and attempted to steal her personal property.
At 6.50pm on the same day, one of the girls from the previous incident allegedly approached another woman in the same vicinity, and also attempted to steal her personal property.
In both instances, the women were able to escape and report the matter to police, who immediately attended the scene to investigate.
As a result, two girls, aged 14 and 16-years-old were subsequently apprehended and were charged with property related offences.
They will both appear in the Brisbane Children’s Court on July 17.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Cash, drugs and firearm located, Logan

Police have charged a 38-year-old man and alleged member of the Finks Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) this morning following two separate search warrants in Logan.
Officers from Taskforce Maxima and Logan Major and Organised Crime Squad executed search warrants at residences in Yarrabilba and Stockleigh.
As result of the searches police located a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, cash, a number of dangerous drugs, including methylamphetamines, steroids, and other drug and OMCG paraphernalia.
A 38-year-old Yarrabilba man was charged with possess dangerous drug. He will appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on August 24.
A 32-year-old Yarrabilba woman was charged with possess concealable firearm. She will appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on August 24.
A 20-year-old Yarrabilba man was charged with possess dangerous drug and possess proceeds. He will appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on September 9.
A 33-year-old Stockleigh man was charged with possess dangerous drug and possess utensil. He will appear in the Beenleigh

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PLOs ‘in it together’ across the Bayside

Bayside Police Liaison Officers recently took part in a special community health campaign with the Yulu Burri Ba Clinic (Yulu-Burri-Ba) in Wynnum to promote wellbeing and safety.
Yulu-Burri-Ba provides primary health care and associated health services to the Aboriginal community of North Stradbroke Island and Brisbane’s Eastern suburbs.
Yulu-Burri-Ba also offer social and mental health services, before and after school clubs, healthy eating and social activities for local youth.

The clinic’s team of 60 staff make sure every effort is made to deliver innovative ways of working with the community to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal families and work closely with Police Liaison Officers based in the Bayside area on a regular basis.
Senior Police Liaison Officer Jacqui Carter-O’Leary and Police Liaison Officer Tameka Johnson can be seen in the video supporting their colleagues from the centre in promoting community health and safety during this current period of restrictions and social distancing.
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Update 4: Double homicide investigation, Joyner

A 31-year-old man has been charged with an additional offence of attempted arson as investigations continue into a double homicide at Joyner continue.
The matter will be mentioned in Pine Rivers Magistrate Court on July 13 after the man appeared today for two counts of murder (domestic violence offence) and unlawful use of a motor vehicle offences.
Investigators continue to appeal for anyone who was in the vicinity of Todds and Gordon Crossing roads between 3pm and 6:30pm on Saturday, May 16, to come forward.
Anyone with information can attend a Command Post which will be established at Wright Reserve between 3pm and 6:30pm on Saturday, May 23.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Keeping safe while out and about

Personal violence is significantly under reported to police with offenders targeting people who they perceive as vulnerable and less likely to resist.
With social spaces becoming increasingly busier around our communities and business precincts, police would like to remind members of the community to keep safe while out and about.
Whether it be using public transport or returning to the routine of daily commutes for work or personal related activities.
Also remember to follow the current COVID-19 guidelines and maintain physical distancing.
Crime Prevention team would like to share a few helpful tips for maintaining a healthy approach to personal safety, which may also further reduce the risks to becoming victim of crime in your community.
When out and about
There are a number of things you can do to appear confident in your surroundings:

Always exhibit strong and positive body language to appear self-assured
Be aware of your surroundings and alert to what is going on

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Burglary, Woolloongabba

Detectives investigating the burglary of a Woolloongabba electronics retail store last year have released footage of two men they believe could assist them.
Around 2.50am, on Monday October 7, the pair gained entry to the Stanley Street East by smashing the front glass door.
They then unplug and remove a number of laptops on display before taking the till from the register containing a sum of cash.


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If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1901949837 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Warm generosity during COVID-19 Pandemic

Over the last few weeks, South Brisbane District has received 20,000 masks, donated from local Chinese and Taiwanese charity and community organisations.
The organisations include Queensland Chinese community COVID-19 Response Committee, Queensland Guangxi Multicultural Communities, Tzu Chi Foundation Brisbane and Tzu Chi Foundation Gold Coast.

 
These masks have been delivered to the police operation centre based in North Brisbane District and have been utilised during COVID-19 related operations at both the Brisbane International and Domestic Airport and various designated self-quarantine hotels in Brisbane Region.
On behalf of the Queensland Police Service, South Brisbane District Senior Management expresses appreciation to all Chinese and Taiwanese community leaders for these real time donations and recognises the community’s united efforts against COVID-19.

 
In addition to the hospital medical front-liners that received the Personal Protection Equipment donations from these organisations, the extended warm generosity will be gratefully felt by our frontline officers during this difficult time in Queensland.
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Update 2: Man charged over double homicide, Joyner

Detectives are appealing for members of the public to come forward as they continue their investigation into the deaths of a man and woman at Joyner yesterday.
As part of Operation Sierra Tamarind, officers are asking motorists who were travelling between Joyner, the Gold Coast and Ku-ring-gai in New South Wales between Saturday evening and 6.30pm last night to contact police.
A man and woman, both aged 59, were located deceased at the Hazlemere Court home just before 2pm.
Investigators are appealing for information in relation to a white 2020 model RAV4 (similar to the one pictured) seen traveling from the Joyner property around 7pm on Saturday.
Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage in or around Joyner, in particular on Lake Samsonvale, Forman Road, Forman Park, and Youngs Crossing Road is asked to contact police.
Initial inquiries indicate it then travelled towards the Gold Coast and was in Shillito Street Southport overnight of Saturday May

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Update 1: Man charged over double homicide, Joyner

South Brisbane detectives are expected to travel to New South Wales  to seek the extradition of man charged with a double homicide at Joyner.
A man and woman, both aged 59, were located deceased at their Joyner home yesterday afternoon.
A 31-year-old Joyner man was arrested by New South Wales police at Berowra around 6.30pm yesterday (May 17).
He was arrested and charged by virtue of Queensland Arrest Warrant for two count of murder (domestic violence offence) and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
Media release issued yesterday:
Police are investigating the deaths of a man and woman at Joyner, north of Brisbane this afternoon.
Shortly before 2pm, officers were called to a residence after the discovery and a crime scene declared.
An Investigation Centre has been established at Petrie Police Station.
There is no further information available at this stage.
Investigations continue.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form

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