Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey joined Acting Superintendent Ivan Sikorsky, Road Policing Command and RACQ Head of Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding to launch the ‘Be aware – Cross with care’ pedestrian campaign today.
The initiative is designed to remind pedestrians to be vigilant when crossing the road. Pedestrians in Brisbane’s CBD will be reminded to cross the street with care, with life-saving safety reminders chalked onto footpaths at several city crossing locations.
Mr Bailey said people crossing the street mid-block or metres away from traffic lights was only part of the problem.
“While it is legal to cross the street more than 20 metres from the closest crossing, people should look at their surroundings before stepping out onto the road at any time,” Mr Bailey said.
“The safest place to cross the road is at traffic lights, and sometimes this means walking a few extra metres and waiting patiently. Being alert in
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Update – Suspicious death, Rocklea
A man has been charged with murder following investigations into the death of another man at Rocklea on Friday night.
It will be alleged just after 9pm a physical altercation occurred between the pair on Beaudesert Road.
The victim, a 35-year-old Rocklea man, was located with a neck injury and passed away at the scene.
Detectives attended the Princess Alexandra Hospital today where the 30-year-old Acacia Ridge man was charged with murder at a bedside hearing.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1801568867
Join us for a Coffee with a Cop, September 2
This Father’s Day, Sunday September 2, Rochedale residents are invited to come along and have a Coffee With a Cop at the Flying Pepper Café on Kate Circuit, Rochedale.
Between 8am and 9.30am, police will be on hand in their Mobile Police Community Office ready to have a chat with residents about any crime concerns and to provide security information and brochures.
So if you’re out and about and up for a coffee, this could be a great way to start your Father’s Day activities.
Eyes on the street results in Police action, Moorooka
At around 2.15pm on Sunday August 27, a highly agitated man was seen to be entering yards in and around Piers Street, Moorooka.
He was observed shaking gates and jumping over numerous fences into adjoining yards and even climbing onto roofs of sheds.
Members of the public were witness to these events and subsequently contacted police.
Police crews were soon on the scene, and after a struggle, the man was placed in custody.
The 38-year-old Bridgeman Downs man was treated at the scene and subsequently conveyed to hospital for further treatment.
Investigations are continuing and police thank the community for keeping an eye on their streets and contacting police.
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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Pedestrian safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Pedestrians share the road with vehicles, but have no protection in an impact.
In 2017, 35 pedestrians died and 357 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads.
Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility for all road users.
Pedestrians should stop, look and listen before crossing the road.
Be aware of your surroundings and avoid distractions like headphones and mobile phones.
Use designated crossings wherever possible, as this is where drivers and riders are expecting you to cross.
Be aware and cross with care.
Vehicles must be prepared to give way to pedestrians and be aware of crossings, refuges and traffic signals where pedestrians may cross.
Travel at a speed that allows you to stop safely at these when needed.
Reduce your speed at night around entertainment venues where people gather.
Observe school zone speed restrictions and travel carefully in other areas with children, such as around playgrounds.
By changing behaviours and increasing awareness, we can make Queensland roads
Man arrested for armed robbery offences, South Brisbane.
A man has been arrested following a police operation in Calamvale this morning.
Around 8.50am specialist police attended a Gowan Road address where the man was taken into custody without incident.
The man was wanted for questioning in relation to armed robbery offences that occurred earlier in the year.
A 38-year-old man is assisting police with inquiries relating to armed robbery offences in July at Calamvale and Sunnybank Hills in March.
Investigations are continuing.
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.
Quote these reference numbers: QP1800422798, QP1801208637
Assault appeal for witnesses, Fortitude Valley
Detectives investigating an alleged assault that left a man with severe facial fractures in Fortitude Valley earlier this month are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
Around 1.43am on Sunday August 5, an altercation occurred involving a large group of people outside licensed premises in Ann Street resulting in a 21-year-old man sustaining facial injuries.
Anyone in the area during 1.30am and 2am on August 5 who may be able to assist with investigations, particularly pedestrians with mobile phone footage or road users with dash cam vision, is urged to contact police.
Investigations into the alleged incident are continuing.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1801490736
Connected Women Program, Queensland Multicultural Awards 2018
South Brisbane Police District was a proud finalist in the Queensland Multicultural Awards 2018 for The Connected Women program.
The Connected Women Program delivers crime prevention, leadership, self-esteem and violence prevention awareness designed specifically for young and/or newly arrived Islamic women.
The program aims to empower participants to feel and be safer, encourages and educates participants about reporting pathways, raises awareness of personal and cyber safety strategies, increases knowledge of services available from Queensland Police Service and referral networks.
FINAL ALERT – Child located
The Queensland Police Service have located the two-year-old boy who was taken from a South Brisbane medical facility at 8.10pm yesterday.
Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.
If you have any further information to report please call 131 564.
Queensland Road Safety Week launched for 2018
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey, along with Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan and Commissioner Ian Stewart, have issued an urgent plea to Queensland motorists in the lead up to this year’s Queensland Road Safety Week.
Queensland Road Safety Week is a joint initiative of the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Police Service working in collaboration with RACQ and CARRS-Q.
The road toll as of 8am this morning was 14 more than this time last year, with 166 lives lost so far.
Mr Bailey urged motorists to consider the risks of unsafe driving every time they got behind the wheel.
“We are preparing for our fourth annual Queensland Road Safety Week next week, but driving safely is a year-round responsibility for all motorists,” Mr Bailey said.
“Last year, distraction, drink driving and riding, fatigue, speeding and not wearing a seatbelt were a factor in 56%