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Police have revoked an emergency declaration following yesterday’s serious crash on the M1 Motorway at Helensvale.
The revocation was made at 3.15am this morning following the full re-opening of the motorway.
Initial investigations into the crash suggest a white Holden Rodeo ute attempted to re-enter a lane in front of a truck.
The ute has clipped the truck causing it to spin and roll into another car, a red Ford Falcon.
Police are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.
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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Police charged two men with weapons act offences in Surfers Paradise last night.
At 11.30pm, officers intercepted the Mercedes-Benz on Orchid Avenue.
A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly located a loaded handgun, ammunition and a set of knuckle dusters.
A 27-year-old Stafford man and a 31-year-old Mermaid Beach man have each been charged with
unlawful possession of a category D/H/R weapon, unlawful possession of a category A, B or M weapon and possession of ammunition.
They are due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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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Police are investigating a serious single vehicle traffic incident in Bowenville early this morning.
At 12.20am, a 16-year-old boy fell from the tray of a utility being driven in the Bowenville Reserve.
The boy sustained serious head injuries when he landed on bitumen and was taken to Toowoomba Hospital for treatment to life-threatening-injuries.
The 20-year-old male driver was not injured during the incident and is assisting police with their inquiries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is 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.

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Police are investigating a shooting incident at Moorooka last night.
Just before 11pm, a shot was fired into a house on Abney St.
Investigations suggest the shot caused damage to the outside of the house and a wall inside the residence.
Four people were home at the time, however no one was injured as a result of the incident.
Any members of the public who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area at the time or who may have relevant information is urged to contact police.
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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Police have declared an emergency situation on the Pacific Motorway (M1) at Helensvale after a serious multi-vehicle crash involving a fuel tanker this morning.
The Pacific Motorway is closed in both directions between the Gold Coast Highway (exit 62) and Smith Street (exit 66).
The fuel tanker involved overturned and spilt fuel in the southbound lanes of the motorway around 11.50am.
No one sustained serious injuries.
Police declared an emergency situation under the provisions of the Public Safety Preservation Act while crews render the crash scene safe.
The process of removing the truck could take several hours.
Motorists intending to travel on the Pacific Motorway on the Gold Coast are urged to delay travel, take an alternate route or expect significant delays on diversion routes.

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

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Detectives have commenced an investigation into the death of a man at Mount Isa on Monday, January 6.
Thirty-five-year-old Aaron Nelson attended a gathering on Stanley Street just before midnight when he laid down to rest and later died.
Initial investigations suggested his death was non-suspicious, however further investigations reveal suspicious circumstances leading up to his death.
Police have set up an Investigation Centre at Mount Isa Police Station as they piece together the events that led to his death.
Anyone who has information or has interacted with Aaron since around December 23 last year, is urged to contact investigators.

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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Police have made further arrests as part of investigations into rioting offences in Aurukun on New Year’s Day.
During the incidents, six houses were set on fire and two other houses were extensively damaged.
Investigators have now charged a total of 29 people with 120 offences.
Those arrested are due to appear in the Aurukun and Cairns Magistrates Courts and Cairns Children Court on a range of dates between January and April 2020.
Police continue to work closely with community leaders and Elders in Aurukun along with government and non-government agencies to improve safety and security.

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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Detectives have charged seven people today as part of the culmination of Operation Metro; a three-month proactive effort targeting members and associates of the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang.
Around 6.00am, detectives from the Major and Organised Crime Squad and Logan District executed five simultaneous raids at Springwood, Ormeau, Marsden, Parkinson and Daisy Hill, where they allegedly uncovered a number of firearms, drugs and OMCG clothing.
A 32-year-old Daisy Hill man has been charged with one count each of supplying dangerous drugs, possessing tainted property and failing to comply with a direction.
He is scheduled to appear at the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on February 21.
A 32-year-old Daisy Hill man has been charged with one count each of possessing dangerous drugs, possessing utensils and possessing things used in the commission of a drug offence.
He is scheduled to appear at the Beenleigh Magistrates Court January 28.
A 27-year-old from Marsden woman has been charged with one

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Police investigating the armed robbery of a service station this morning at Beachmere have charged a man.
It will be alleged around 6:10am a man drove a white vehicle onto the forecourt of Beachmere Road service station.
The man walked into the shop, took a packet of prawns from the bait freezers and approached the counter.
It will be alleged he produced a knife from his bag and struck the 28-year-old male staff on the upper right arm, banging the knife on the counter demanding money.
He then took a brick from his bag and raised it above his shoulder when a 39-year old female customer came into the shop interrupting him.
The man then got into his car and drove off taking a bag of prawns.
The male staff employee received a minor injury and the female customer was not physically injured.
Police located the man at an address on Gillian Street, Beachmere where he was

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Police are investigating the armed robbery of a take away shop this morning at Gympie.
Around 5:15am two men entered the shop on Horseshoe Bend, one armed with a metal baton, went behind the counter.
The men have then threatened a 61-year-old female staff with the metal baton, demanding money and cigarettes, before they left on foot with cash and cigarettes.
The men are described as similar in build and height, both are about 170cm tall and slim build and were wearing hoodies covering their faces.
The female staff was not physically injured.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information to contact to police.

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

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