Officers from across the South Brisbane District came out in force to say a special thank you to over 150 community, faith and cultural leaders at a special morning tea at the Calamvale Hotel earlier this month.
The host, Chief Superintendent Brian Swan APM, along with the SBD management team, Officers in Charge, Police Liaison Officers and Volunteers in Police were all on hand to celebrate the contribution made by the wonderful men and women in our community.
Uncle Sam Watson performed a passionate Acknowledgement to Country and Inspector Tim Partrige entertained the crowd as the Master of Ceremonies.
Chief Superintendent Brian Swan addressed the audience on the his role as the new District Officer and offered an insight to the challenges that we as a community are facing.
“We must not get complacent with the status quo; we must always be moving forward,”Chief Superintendent Swan said.
“With assistance, permission and support with engaged partners
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Paul Ziebarth Memorial Community Shield 2018
The inaugural Paul Ziebarth Memorial Community Shield was held on Wednesday October 31 at the El Salvador Soccer Club, Yeronga.
The initiative was forged in the loving memory of the late Superintendent Paul Ziebarth, one of Queensland Police’s finest officers who worked tirelessly towards achieving a united community for everyone and ensuring ongoing education for the youth of today.
The shield epitomises the QPS commitment to respect, fairness and inclusion for all people across our great State.
A number of local schools with large Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students participated in the featured football match and crossed, volleying and striking their way through a friendly competition in order to claim victory in the world game.
Congratulations to the winning school, Glenala State High School, who defeated the Australian International Islamic College three to one, to be crowned the inaugural champions.
The Ziebarth Family along with Inspector Michael Dowdy presenting the team captains of Glenala State
Update: serious assault investigation, Bulimba
Police have charged a man following the serious assault of another man in Bulimba in October.
A 21-year-old man was allegedly punched in the head following an altercation outside a hotel shortly after midnight on Oxford Street on October 21.
He was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition.
A 26-year-old Macgregor man has been charged today with one count of Grievous Bodily Harm and was expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning.
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.
Thank you Moorooka for meeting us over a Coffee
Inspector Michael Dowdy for South Brisbane District, the Honourable Mark Bailey, member for Miller and Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Senior Sergeant Tony Collins OIC of Moorooka Police Station, Volunteers in Policing, Crime Prevention Officers, Police Liaison Officers and local Councillor Steve Griffiths.
On Saturday November 3, police were joined by the Honourable Mark Bailey, Minister for Transport and Main Roads, and local Councillor, Steve Griffiths, for Coffee with a Cop in Moorooka.
All in all, it was a great morning and it was great to see so many residents interested in policing, home security, vehicle security and personal safety. Police also received a lot of questions about traffic and encouraged residents to give themselves a road rules refresher!
If you missed out this time and would love to have a chat with your local police, the next Coffee with a Cop event will be held in Holland Park. You can find
Update: PSPA declared, Upper Mount Gravatt
An emergency declaration declared in Upper Mount Gravatt this evening has now been revoked.
The matter was resolved without further incident and a man is assisting police with their inquires.
Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.
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.
Suspicious unit fire, Kangaroo Point
Police are investigating a suspicious unit fire that occurred at Kangaroo Point early this morning.
At about 1am, police attended the unit complex in River Terrace where the unit was observed to be fully engulfed in flames.
The unit block was evacuated, and no persons were injured as a result of the fire.
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.
Assault appeal, Wynnum
Police are investigating the assault of a tavern employee in Wynnum last month and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or can identify the men in the CCTV footage.
Just before 7pm on Saturday, October 13 a staff member was assaulted by three men when he attempted to confiscate alcohol they had brought into a licenced venue on Wynnum Road.
During the incident, the employee was grabbed by the neck, pushed and slammed into a glass wall.
The employee sustained facial injuries.
All three men are described as Caucasian in appearance and in their mid-twenties.
The first man is approximately 165cm tall and was last seen wearing a dark coloured flannelette shirt and a baseball cap backwards. He has a beard and tattoos.
The second man is about 180cm tall and was last seen wearing a light-coloured jumper and dark shorts with light brown or dirty blonde hair.
The third man is approximately
Suspicious fire, Wynnum West
Police are investigating after fire destroyed an unoccupied residence in Wynnum West yesterday afternoon.
Emergency services attended the Ropely Road address around 1.15pm and found the two storey dwelling well alight.
Preliminary investigations indicate the blaze may have been deliberately lit.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time of the fire or have further information to come forward.
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: QP1802034157
Bomb hoax charges, Brisbane
A man has been charged following investigations into an alleged bomb hoax in Brisbane on Monday.
It will be alleged a threatening phone call was made to the Brisbane Supreme Court complex shortly before 9am.
The building was evacuated before police were able to determine the threats to be unsubstantiated.
A 31-year-old Caboolture man has been charged with one count each of use carriage service to menace or harass, wilful damage, common assault and contravention of Domestic Violence order.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
We would like to remind the public that making a bomb threat is a very serious offence and those convicted could face up to five years imprisonment.
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
More hairy than scary, Toby’s adventures continue
Station mascot Toby getting out and about with police!
On Saturday October 27, police from Morningside Station attended the Bulimba Halloween Fete and police brought the station mascot, Toby, along with them for a day of spooky adventures!
Constables Agi and Herb are now gearing up for the next challenge on the policing calendar and are preparing to grow their best mows for Movember, supporting issues such as men’s mental health.
If you want to get involved, now’s the time to start growing your best mo and put it out on show! For all of the mo-sisters out there, this is a great change to get involved and provide some encouragement for your male friends and colleagues for the month. Don’t worry though, they can shave it all off in December!