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On November 2, Assistant Commissioner Brett Schafferius and Member for Ipswich West Jim Madden MP attended the 2019 Neighbourhood Watch Queensland (NHWQ) state conference to honour members around the state.
The 2019 NHWQ state conference was held in Toowoomba this year, in support of the Queensland Government ‘Year of Outback Tourism Event Program’.

NHWQ works with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to stop crime, make the community safer and build relationships across the community.
One community member and one police officer from each police district across Queensland were awarded District NHWQ certificates at the event.

A State Community Member and State Liaison Officer were also awarded for their commitment to the group.
Members of the QPS who were awarded for continuously demonstrating their outstanding commitment and service to the community were Sergeant Julie Cooke, Sergeant Stephen Gillinder, Sergeant Erin Gow, Sergeant Matthew Steinhardt, Sergeant Nadine Webster, Senior Constable Kenneth Cahill, Senior Constable James Dolby, Senior

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Upper Mount Gravatt detectives have charged a man after a series of alleged incidents of wilful exposure and indecent acts in the Sunnybank area since July 20.
It will be alleged the incidents occurred between 8pm and 10pm predominately on Friday or the weekend. The man approached women walking on Karalee, Turton, Dunedin, Mulgowie and Boorman streets. The man was completely naked with a black or blue cloth covering his head and often was hiding in bushes prior to approaching the women.
As a result of complaints about this behaviour, police increased patrols of the Sunnybank area.
It will be further alleged at 9.20pm on Friday November 8, officers in an unmarked car observed a man hiding in the bushes near Turton Street. Police observed the man allegedly inappropriately touching himself and subsequently arrested the man.
A 58-year-old Browns Plains man has been charged with 11 counts of indecent act and one count each

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Police have charged a 15-year-old girl and 19-year-old woman after allegedly crashing their stolen vehicle into a police car at Labrador last night.
Just after 6:30pm, police observed a stolen Hyundai i30 driving erratically along Smith Street.
PolAir tracked the movements of the vehicle until it stopped at a block of units on Usher Avenue.
Police attended the address and drove into the carpark. The stolen vehicle attempted to drive out of the carpark, colliding with the police car causing damage to both vehicles.
The 19-year-old driver and a 15-year-old female passenger were transported to Gold Coast University Hospital and were treated for minor injuries.
Two police officers were also conveyed to hospital for observation.
Police also conducted a search of the vehicle and located a quantity of drugs, utensils and a knife.
It is also alleged the 19-year-old woman stole the car from a residence on Great Barrier Reef

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All remaining residents evacuated during the Noosa bushfires, including Cooroibah and Ringtail Creek may return to their properties, as conditions are now safe.
Police will be present during the return and will continue to actively patrol fire-affected areas to mitigate opportunist crime and protect property.
There are no substantiated reports of theft of property, however any residents who return home and suspect criminal activity or feel they may be unsafe are urged to contact police.
Tourists are reminded to please stay away from the affected zones and allow members of the community to safely and promptly return to their residences.
Police and emergency services would like to thank all members of the Noosa community for their understanding and corporation. We urge everyone to remain vigilant and keep updated with the below messaging systems.
Previous media release: https://mypolice.page.link/7xKw
Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you are under threat.
For regular updates on the bushfires across the

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POLAIR VISION FROM FRIDAY NIGHT / SATURDAY MORNING – Lower Beechmont bushfire
Police are releasing PolAir vision of the Lower Beechmont bushfire captured between 11.45pm Friday, November 8, and around 4am Saturday, November 9.

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Authorities will today be working to repatriate residents displaced by bushfires in the declared disaster area surrounding Noosa.
Residents who remain evacuated are now allowed to return to their homes in controlled stages, the first stage being Noosa North Shore, Noosa Banks and Daintree Park.
Police will be on scene managing barge transport and modified road closures on McKinnon Drive.
Police are urging everyone to remain patient and not converge on the area all at once, and to follow directions. Locals should not return to their homes unless advised to do so by authorities as it may still not be safe.
Residents in Cooroibah and Ringtail Creek must not return to their properties, as conditions are still too dangerous.
Police will continue to actively patrol fire-affected areas to mitigate opportunist crime and protect property.
There are no substantiated reports of theft of property, however any residents who return home and suspect criminal activity or feel

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The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) are investigating, following a fatal bicycle incident at the intersection of David Low Way and Podargus Parade, Peregian Beach,  yesterday morning November 9, in which a male cyclist died.
Preliminary information suggests at about 8:15am the 56-year-old Sunrise Beach man was riding north along David Low Way and he has approached the roundabout and has then crashed into the curb head first.
Emergency services attended however the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators from the FCU are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information or dashcam to contact them.
 

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: QP1902220714

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Police are investigating the circumstances of a serious traffic crash at Drayton last night.
Just after 6pm, a motorcycle was travelling along the Gore Highway when the rider lost control while attempting to turn a corner.
The 42-year-old male rider was thrown from the motorcycle and suffered serious internal injuries.
Members of the community rendered first aid to the man prior to the arrival of emergency services.
Paramedics transported the man to Toowoomba Hospital before he was later flown to Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Police are appealing for any witnesses, including those who may have dash cam footage, to come forward.
Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit are investigating.

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Due to the continuing declared disaster situation and unpredictable fire threat some residents within the Noosa local government area will not be able to return to their homes tonight.
Police are urging all residents in Noosa Banks, Noosa North Shore and areas of Cooroibah and Ringtail Creek already evacuated not to return to their properties, as conditions are still too dangerous. These areas are pictured in the map provided.
McKinnon Drive is currently closed from Louis Bazzo Drive in the north to Yellowwood Close in the south, except for residents evacuating those locations.

Police will continue to actively patrol the evacuated areas to mitigate opportunist crime and protect property. Currently, there is no new information of property loss.
Fires by their very nature are unpredictable and the current fire threat remains and is consistently changing to the weather conditions.
Residents of Tewantin outside of the evacuation boundary are now permitted to return to their homes.
As

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Police have revoked an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in relation to a bushfire in North Road, Lower Beechmont.
The declaration was revoked at 12:45pm after emergency services contained the fire.
The PSPA was invoked at 7:00am and the declared zone included North Road and Freeman Road.   Local residents have been permitted to return home.
Some sheds and outhouses have been damaged by fire.
There is significant smoke hazard in the area and people should reconsider the need to travel to area at this time.

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