Serious traffic crash, Kangaroo Point

A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries following a traffic crash on the Story Bridge at Kangaroo Point this afternoon.
Preliminary information suggests the 28-year-old male rider was heading inbound over the Bradfield Highway when his motorbike clipped a car, causing him to lose control and collide with three other vehicles travelling in the outbound lanes of the bridge.
He sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition.
The occupants of the other vehicles involved were uninjured.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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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Appeal for crash witnesses, Macgregor

Police are appealing for witnesses to a single vehicle crash that occurred at Macgregor on Saturday, May 16.
Preliminary information suggests at around 11.40am an orange BMW M2 turned from Leadenhall Street onto Mains Road before losing control and hitting a mailbox.
The 25-year-old male driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to hospital. His 25-year-old male passenger was not seriously injured.
The Forensic Crash Unit is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or have dashcam footage to come forward.

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: QP2001010654 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Logan Police assist to swiftly solve property related offences

Within hours of allegedly breaking into a property at Eight Mile Plains, four boys aged between 13 and 15-years-old were apprehended in relation to a burglary investigation.
At around 1am on May 4, cash, personal identity items (including bank cards) and other property items were allegedly stolen from a car in Eight Mile Plains.
Police immediately commenced an investigation into the incident and subsequent enquiries produced a description of four alleged offenders.
A short time later, police in the Logan Division were out patrolling when they observed four boys fitting the descriptions of the alleged offenders.
The four boys were subsequently apprehended and were found to have items of suspected stolen property in their possession.
As a result of the investigation, a 13-year-old Browns Plains boy, a 15-year-old Marsden boy and two 14-year-old boys from Kingston and Heritage Park have been charged with alleged burglary and stealing offences, as well as unlawful use of a

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Serious assault, Lamb Island

A 48-year-old Lamb Island man is in a serious condition in Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital following a serious assault overnight.
Around 1am, police and paramedics were called to a Perulpa Drive residence where the man was found with life-threatening facial injuries.
A crime scene has been established at the house as the circumstances of the assault are investigated.
A man and woman who were known to the man are also assisting police with their enquiries.
Investigations into the matter continue.

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: QP2001000160 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Watch our Livestream

While lockdown measures are in place, we are live streaming from Mary Immaculate Church Annerley at the following times:Sunday:8:30am English Mass10:00am Sung Traditional Latin Mass.

The livestream is accessible via our Facebook page. You do not need to have a Facebook account to view the stream. You can access our stream at https://www.facebook.com/brisbaneoratory/live_videos/.

When we cannot attend Sunday Mass we must still keep the Lord’s Day Holy. Read our recent post about ways we can keep the Lord’s Day Holy when we cannot attend Mass.
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Vision released from Birkdale burglary

Detectives from Wynnum Criminal Investigation Branch have released CCTV of a break-in at a Birkdale supermarket last month.
Around 2.40am on Saturday April 4, a stolen utility was reversed into the glass front doors of the Birkdale Road business causing extensive damage.
Two people exited the vehicle, one armed with a crow bar, and stole property including a large quantity of cigarettes, before leaving in the utility.
Police are appealing for anyone who has any information about this offence to contact them (details below).
The utility, a white 2006 Nissan Navara with silver tray-back and displaying stolen registration plates, was stolen from Slack Creek on April 1 and located burnt out at Rochedale on April 6.


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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,

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Not Now. Not Ever. Together. Supporting Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

Officers from across the QPS have shown their support for this year’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month by spreading an important message with the Queensland community to stop the scourge of domestic and family violence across the state.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home, but sadly, every day police officers across Queensland respond to emergency situations involving domestic violence.
Tragically, 15 people were killed in 2019 as a result of domestic violence. That is 15 people too many.
The theme for this year’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is Not Now. Not Ever. Together. which is why we are urging everyone to recognise the signs of domestic violence, to reach out and speak up.


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When discussing this month-long event, Commissioner Katarina Carroll said Domestic and Family was a significant issue, both within the QPS and beyond.
“We [the QPS] are heavily invested

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House fire, Sunnybank

Police are investigating a fire at a house in Sunnybank overnight.
Around 12.30am, emergency services were called to a fire at a vacant house on Beenleigh Road.
Police have declared a crime scene while investigations continue.
Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time or has dashcam is urged to contact police.

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: QP2000945495 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Update: Fraud investigation, Line Dancing Events

Two men have been charged after a series of fraud complaints  relating to line dancing events.
As a result of information from a member of the public through Crime Stoppers, police attended a Kings Beach unit yesterday and located two men.
It will be alleged the men committed fraud offences by organising holidays via a line dancing travel company.
The holidays included group trips overseas and domestically including line dancing festivals, balls and cruises. After money was paid, the holiday was cancelled with no refunds provided.
Police initially received 75 complaints for a fraud value of $144, 000 from members of the public across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.
A further 127 complaints with a fraud value of $178,000 were received after an appeal for information in April 2019. Police believe there may be more scam victims and continue to appeal for any victims to contact police.
A 38-year-old Kings Beach man and

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Update: Serious traffic crash, Coopers Plains

Police have released vision of a motorbike rider who may be able to assist after a serious traffic crash at Coopers Plains yesterday evening.
Just before 6pm a blue Nissan 200SX was travelling west along Boundary Road, when the driver lost control of the car and collided with a power pole.
Forensic Crash Unit investigators are concerned for the motorcyclist’s welfare who was seen in the area around the same time and are urging them to contact police.
The 37-year-old driver of the 200SX from Rochedale South is recovering from critical injuries in the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Again, if anyone has any further vision which may assist in the investigation, they too are encouraged to come forward.
Investigations are continuing.

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

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