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The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal single vehicle traffic crash at Mutarnee, north-west of Townsville this afternoon.
Preliminary information indicates a light truck towing a box trailer was travelling north on the Bruce Highway at around 5:30pm when it lost control and rolled several times.
The driver and sole occupant of the truck, a 37-year-old Gracemere man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The highway was closed while rescue crews attended however has since reopened.
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 this reference number: QP1801220703

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Detectives have charged two people in relation to the armed robbery of a Laidley service station on Saturday.
It will be alleged that around 7.30pm, three males entered the Vaux Street business armed with two iron bars.
They allegedly threatened the female staff member and stole cigarettes before running out of the store.
The female staff member was not physically injured during the incident.
A 20-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with armed robbery and is due to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court tomorrow.
A 16-year old Laidley North boy has also been charged with armed robbery.
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.

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Mackay detectives investigating the alleged armed robbery of a Mackay hotel on June 12 have arrested a 24-year-old man.
He appeared in the Mackay Magistrates Court today charged with armed robbery in company and was denied bail and is due to re-appear tomorrow, July 5.
Detective Inspector Brendan Smith, Crime Services Mackay said this was still an active investigation with police continuing to appeal for public assistance with police re-issuing a photograph of a man they believe may be able to assist with the investigation.
“We are very keen for public assistance to help locate this man. We are also still searching for the driver of the vehicle the offenders used to flee the scene.”
“Anyone who sees the man is urged not to approach him as he may be armed and to immediately call Triple Zero (000).”

“I would also like to acknowledge the community assistance that has already been provided. It is the

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A male motorcyclist has died following a traffic crash near Coen in Far North Queensland yesterday.
Initial information indicates around 11.30am the man was riding a motorcycle with a group of riders when he lost control of the vehicle on a bend on Running Creek Road and crashed into a tree.
Other riders attempted to provide first aid, however, the 49-year-old New Zealand national, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
Queensland’s 2018 road toll currently stands at 123, two more deaths than at the same time last year.
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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