A new ‘left turn’ arrow has been installed for drivers on Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road at Mackenzie turning left onto Mt Petrie Road. The installation follows a number of near-misses with pedestrians and will ensure children walking from the nearby Mackenzie State Primary School can do so safely. The lights activate only when there is a […]
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Storm season safety
Living in Queensland, unpredictable and powerful storms are a part of life. Even though we’re used to it, we still need to make sure we’re prepared for any serious situations and emergencies arising from inclement weather. Stay safe during the storm season: Take note of storm warnings via social media, mainstream news reporting or the […]
QPS serves up safety advice to budding ‘Master Chefs’
South Brisbane District Police Liaison Officers had the honour of addressing students from the world famous Le Cordon Bleu Brisbane Culinary Institute at the Queensland TAFE South Bank Campus earlier this week. Students from as far as India, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia have travelled to the River City to enrol in the prestigious cooking school. Senior Police […]
Thieves target motorbikes and scooters
In the past week, a total of 13 bikes have been stolen in the South Brisbane area. Offenders are targeting bikes parked in insecure carports or yard areas of unit complexes and houses, however they are not always visible from the street. Multiple offences have occurred in Woolloongabba, East Brisbane, Annerley, Holland Park and Mt […]
Outrun police lawfully at Cops and Robbers parkrun!
Saturday October 6 is the annual ‘Cops and Robbers’ parkrun, which will be held at Mansfield Parkrun, Tillack Park, Blackberry Street, Mansfield from 6.30am. The 5km run along the Bulimba Creek pathway starts at 7am. Parkrun is a free event held every Saturday for people of all fitness levels and abilities. The run is an […]
Goodstart Early Learning visited by Carina Police
Yesterday the officers from the Carina Police Station were lucky enough to be invited to ‘Show and Tell’ at the Goodstart Early Learning centre at Carina. Sergeant Shayne Rolph and Constable Andrew Kitas attended and spoke to the kids regarding a whole range of topics. Sergeant Rolph and Constable Kitas spoke with the kids about […]
Off-duty officer comes to aid of a couple during alleged violence assault at Amity Point
An off-duty police officer, hearing a violent disturbance, interrupted a man allegedly armed with a machete trying to break into an Amity Point residence yesterday. Around 7.40pm a man and woman, both aged 59, were inside a Kawana Street home when they heard noises coming from their garage, which turned out to be a male […]
Living safely in your apartment
When it comes to security, high-rise buildings and apartments are just as vulnerable as other residential homes. No matter how many security measures have been put in place, poor security habits by residents can put the whole building at risk. Good habits such as care, vigilance and common sense cost nothing and are highly effective […]
Update – Armed robbery with device, Fortitude Valley
Detectives have charged a 50-year-old Fortitude Valley man following an alleged incident at a service station earlier this morning. Around 1.20am, the man walked onto the grounds of the Barry Parade business and placed a suspicious looking device next to a petrol pump. He then walked inside and threatened the attendant to give him money […]
Personal safety highlighted in South Brisbane
Police and Police Liaison Officers (PLO’s) from the Upper Mt Gravatt Crime Prevention Unit, took to the streets of South Brisbane last Friday in order to provide personal security information to members of the public enjoying their night in the area. Police and PLO’s explained to people passing by, that being aware of their surroundings […]