Pauline Hanson concedes her party “sometimes doesn’t get it right” as candidate Mark Ellis resigns, a week after his chequered history in the police is revealed along with alleged death threats online.
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Police respond to crime data audit report
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has acknowledged the finalisation of the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) performance audit on criminal justice data. The QAO’s findings were tabled for consideration by Parliament today and identify some procedural and process anomalies relating to… Read Post
Gold Coast Mayor says candidates should self-fund political campaigns if they can
Local government election campaigns should be self-funded or donations should be capped to avoid councillors feeling beholden to donors, the Gold Coast Mayor tells the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Traffic incidents, Tingalpa
A man has been charged following a traffic incident that occurred in Tingalpa earlier this morning. Officers were called to Manly Road at 6am after reports a man in a vehicle was allegedly driving dangerously and driving into other vehicles… Read Post
Queensland police 'soliciting' victims to withdraw complaints, auditor-general finds
Police are “soliciting” victims to withdraw complaints in an effort to keep a lid on rising crime rates, Queensland’s auditor-general finds.
Marine incident, Moreton Bay
One person have been flown to hospital and nine others have received medical treatment after a boat capsized in Moreton Bay this morning. Police and emergency services were called just after 6am after a boat carrying 11 people had capsized near… Read Post
Taking the trauma out of haircuts for special needs kids
A new organisation in Brisbane finds a hairdressing solution for families with children with intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities.
Helping Hand ‘Sweetens the Pot’
Officers have been abuzz as local beekeepers have partnered with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to assist the police charity, Helping Hand, to support its members and families in times of need. Community Supporting Police Inc. Helping Hand is a… Read Post
Boat capsizes in Moreton Bay off Brisbane
Eleven people are rescued, including some suffering from hypothermia, after their fishing charter boat overturns in Moreton Bay, east of Brisbane.
Liberal MP Stuart Robert's CCC testimony 'unbelievable', councillor says
Turnbull Government backbencher Stuart Robert’s testimony to Queensland’s crime watchdog is questioned by a Gold Coast councillor.