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Police have charged a 53-year-old man following an incident in Palm Grove on Wednesday afternoon.
At 3pm, police were called to Conway Road, Palm Grove by a helicopter pilot who had observed a man lighting fires near Cedar Creek Falls.
When police located the man, he allegedly rammed the police car with his vehicle.
Both police officers fired at the man’s car and he was subsequently arrested.
The man was admitted to Proserpine Hospital under Police guard, where he received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. He has subsequently been released into police custody.
A 40-year-old male Acting Sergeant and a 45-year-old male Constable were taken to hospital for treatment for injuries sustained during the collision. They have since been released.
A 53-year-old Palm Grove man has been charged with setting fire to vegetation,endangering property by fire, dangerous op/adversely affected by intoxicating substance, resisting arrest, possessing dangerous drugs, trespass and obstructing police.
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Around 7pm, police were called after a small boat overturned and an EPIRB was activated at Jumpinpin Pocket.
PolAir 2 responded and located two passengers clinging to a vessel.
Gold Coast Water Police attended and safely rescued the passengers without incident.
Both passengers were conveyed to Runaway Bay Marina before being treated by QAS for minor injuries, including hypothermia.

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Police have charged a 39-year-old man over the alleged armed robbery of a tavern at Mermaid Beach on Friday July 5.
Around 12.45am, it is alleged a man armed with a machete and wearing a balaclava entered the premises through a rear entrance, approached a 37-year-old female staff member and demanded money.
The staff member went to a till to handover money when it is alleged a 29-year-old male patron of the tavern snuck up behind the offender and struck him to the head with a large stool.
The offender then stumbled backwards and allegedly struck out with the machete. The man allegedly continued to make demands for money at which time the female staff member handed over a sum of money.
It is alleged the man grabbed the money while the male patron continued to struggle with him. The man dropped the machete and ran out the back entrance with the

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With spring school holidays comes an extra volume of Queensland road users getting behind the wheel.

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Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP joined Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating of Road Policing Command to officially launch this year’s Operation Spring Break.
The Operation will once again focus on safe driving behaviour throughout the school holiday period.
Assistant Commissioner John Cawcutt represented Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and Acting Assistant Commissioner Matthew Green attended on behalf of Queensland Ambulance Service, as the operation will see emergency services working together to promote the safety of all Queensland road users.
Assistant Commissioner Keating said the state-wide effort at this time of year would encourage motorists to continue to take care.
Assistant Commissioner Keating advises all road users to take care and keep themselves and their families safe
“Everyone needs to ensure they don’t become complacent when

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Gold Coast police would like to make residents aware of an authorised climate-change protest planned for Broadbeach tomorrow (Friday, September 20).
A lawful public-assembly permit has been issued for planned activity between 11:00am and 2.30pm, which will include a march from Victoria Park, through Broadbeach mall, south along Old Burleigh Road, west along Elizabeth Avenue and north along Surf Parade back to Victoria Park.
Police are working with organisers to ensure the activity is conducted safely and with minimum disruption to traffic.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) supports lawful and peaceful protest and is committed to working with groups to plan and facilitate these activities.
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

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Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at a business this morning at Koongal and have released footage as they appeal for information.
Around 4am police were called to a Lakes Creek Road after reports a vehicle had struck the rear door of a supermarket.
Upon arrival police observed the glass rear door smashed and a cigarette display damaged during an attempt to remove it from the business premises without success.
Investigations reveal a man wearing long pants, long sleeve hooded jumper and gloves has forced entry to the store.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or may have any information in relation to this matter to contact them.

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If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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A 78-year-old man has passed away in hospital from injuries sustained in a traffic crash in Moorooka on September 4.
Investigations indicate a collision occurred between a pushbike and a black sedan at the Muriel Avenue on-ramp to Ipswich Road just after 8am.
The cyclist, a 78-year-old man from Sunnybank Hills, was taken to taken to hospital in a critical condition after suffering significant head injuries in the crash.
Police are urging anyone who may have dash cam footage or who may have seen the accident to come forward.
The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating.
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: QP1901721948

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Police have arrested a man following an incident in Palm Grove this afternoon.
Around 3pm police were called to Conway Road, Palm Grove by a helicopter pilot who had observed a man lighting fires near Cedar Creek Falls.
When police located the man, the man allegedly rammed the police car with his vehicle.
Both police officers fired at the man’s car and he was subsequently arrested.
The man was taken to Proserpine Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the collision.
The two officers are in hospital being treated for minor injuries due to the collision.
A crime scene has been declared and the investigation is ongoing.
The matter is being investigated by the Ethical Standards Command, with oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Forensic Crash Unit officers continue to investigate a serious traffic crash in Bundaberg on August 30.
Around 6.45pm a car was driving south on Barolin Street when it has hit a pedestrian who was crossing Barolin Street near the intersection of Mcmannie Street.
The pedestrian, a Bundaberg man in his forties, was transported to the Bundaberg Hospital before been airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
The man passed away on September 7 as result of the injuries sustained from the crash.
The driver of the car, a Moore Park woman, was not physically injured in the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
Quote this reference number: QP1901692270

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Police are seeking public assistance to help identify two men following a stealing matter that occurred in Auchenflower Monday morning.
Around 1.16am a white Toyota Hilux utility was used to smash into a parking ticket machine located in a Lang Parade multi-storey carpark.
Police will allege the two men then used a number of tools to force open the machine before they fitted a chain around an internal safe and removed it.
The machine was dragged approximately 50 metres before causing a significant amount of damage.
The internal safe is described as being 40 centimetres wide and about 180 centimetres in height.
Investigations indicate the ute had been stolen from a Turner Avenue address in Fairfield on Saturday.
Police are appealing for anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage about this matter to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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