The Queensland Police Service and Community Supporting Police Inc., invite you to attend their ‘Behind the Crime’ event happening next month. On Friday March 15, the Queensland Police Service Search and Rescue (SAR) unit will be running an informed presentation on what tasks are undertaken by the their team. You will learn about how teams […]
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Police operation targets drug trafficking on Brisbane’s Bayside
Officers from Capalaba’s Tactical Crime Squad have charged four men with drug trafficking following the closure of Operation Quebec Crust which commenced in January of last year. Police executed a total of 14 search warrants on addresses throughout Brisbane’s greater bayside where it will be alleged 25 kilograms of cannabis was located including $149,000 cash […]
Queensland floodwaters heading to Lake Eyre
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting floodwaters will reach Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in South Australia’s outback within weeks, but the lake is unlikely to fill.
Elderly woman dies after being struck by train on Brisbane's eastside
A woman aged in her mid-70s is struck and killed by a train in Brisbane’s east while crossing the tracks about 5:00pm.
Preserving the DNA of classic Aussie rock
Wayne Budge’s friendship with some of Australian music’s most iconic figures has led to a photographic time capsule.
Expect to pay more for vegetables as floods, drought and heat start to cut supplies
After floods in Queensland and continuing drought in other parts of the country, the supply of vegetables is being hit hard and prices are rising.
MP brands sex assault claims a 'malicious' move to wreck his career
After being absent for the first sitting week of State Parliament, Whitsundays MP Jason Costigan today spoke at length, branding allegations of harassment as “malicious” and vowing the clear his name.
Brisbane Archbishop investigated over handling of child abuse allegations
Brisbane’s Catholic Archbishop Mark Coleridge is being investigated by his former archdiocese over his alleged handling of information on child sex abuse given to him by a woman who met with him in 2006.
Van carrying load of e-scooters crashes in Adelaide CBD
A van carrying Lime e-scooters, as part of Adelaide’s latest technology trial, rolls over in the CBD after colliding with a four-wheel drive.
Why astronauts can struggle to drive a car after a space mission
They are the most highly-trained pilots in the world, but six months in space reduces astronauts’ driving skills to that of an L-plater.