A million more parents than last year will struggle to put gifts under the tree for their children, as a result of increased living costs, according to research commissioned by the Salvation Army.
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Police attend inaugural CaLD Interagency Exchange and Capability Development Program
The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) Interagency Exchange and Capability Development Program was held yesterday, December 12, at the Brisbane Aviation Operations Centre at the Brisbane Airport.
The program was designed to bring together participants from Australian Federal Police (AFP), Queensland Police Service (QPS) and Australian Border Force (ABF) jurisdictions to complement the delivery of services for Commonwealth and State police and to partner with airport stakeholders in Queensland.
The first phase of the program focused on the exchange of knowledge and cross-cultural skills between frontline law enforcement and community police liaison officers specifically within the Operations Brisbane Aviation environment. It also comprised of both theoretical and practical elements delivered through a combination of classroom-based information sessions and discussions, and AFP aviation patrol activities.
The program included presentations by AFP Acting Sergeant Steve Illidge, QPS Acting Senior Sergeant Jim Bellos and QPS Senior Police Liaison Officer Purdy Huanh.
The participants also took part in joint
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Detectives investigating the burglary of a Victoria Point business last weekend have released CCTV vision and images of a man and woman who may be able to assist them with their inquiries.
Sometime between 4.45am and 4.55am on Saturday, December 9, a black Holden Cruze was observed entering a Bunker Road shopping centre.
A short time later one of the occupants forced open a fire exit before smashing the glass cabinet of one of the stores.
A number of items including watches were stolen with some since recovered.
Anyone with further information about the incident or the man and woman (pictured) is urged to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
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
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