Fatal traffic crash, Tara

Two people have died following a two-vehicle traffic crash 13 kilometres east of Tara this afternoon.
A third person was airlifted from the scene for treatment in Brisbane.
Preliminary information indicates just after 12pm two vehicles travelling along Surat Development Road collided.
Two of the occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.
The road remains closed and motorists are urged to avoid the area.
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Soil turning ceremony commemorates commencement of work on new Police Memorial

Commissioner Stewart, Superintendent Dale Frieberg, Senior Sergeant Simon Tayler and Minister Mark Ryan turn the soil at the new Police Memorial site
Police Minister Mark Ryan joined Commissioner Ian Stewart today to mark the historic turning of the soil at the new Queensland Police Memorial site in the Brisbane City Botanical Gardens.
Minister Ryan said the memorial, located in the heart of the State’s capital, will serve as a symbolic place of reflection for Queenslanders to remember the service of our fallen officers for many years to come.
“Today we meet at the site of the future Police Memorial to mark a historic milestone for this important project,” Minister Ryan said.
“Our community is made safer every day by the men and women of the Queensland Police Service and it is only fitting to acknowledge those who made the ultimate sacrifice to the community to be honoured in this way.
Construction has now formally commenced

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Update – firearm incident, Rockhampton

A 20-year-old man is currently assisting police with inquiries following investigations into a shooting incident in Rockhampton yesterday morning.
Around 5am, damage was caused to a RV which was parked on Yaamba Road in Rockhampton.
The two occupants of the RV, tourists from New Zealand, were camped overnight near the Bruce Highway when they heard two loud bangs at around 5am.
At this time, damage was caused to the body of the RV and the windscreen was shattered.
Officers today located a bullet while searching the inside of the vehicle.
Investigations into the matter 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.

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