CANBERRA, ACT, Feb. 25 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release: Australia, the world's driest inhabited continent, experiences highly variable weather and climate. Managing water under these conditions is complex. We use sophisticated computer models to help understand how water management decisions could affect rivers in the future. There are many types of models that can be applied. We use hydrological models which capture both the natural behaviour of rivers and ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has welcomed 17 new Protective Services Officers (PSOs) in the first of six intakes scheduled for the 2025 year. These new officers will contribute to the safety of Queenslanders, enhancing security at key government sites, including state government buildings, courthouses, schools, and public transport infrastructure while working closely alongside QPS officers. ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 24 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 09:58 AM Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander Queensland Country Bank re-signs as rights holder of North Queensland Stadium * Queensland Country Bank has renewed its naming rights sponsorship for another five years * The stadium has hosted 1.25 million patrons, 86 major events and more than 700 community...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 24 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 11:05 AM Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek STEM successes celebrated with 2025 Peter Doherty Awards entries now open * Nominations are open for the 2025 Peter Doherty Awards and close on 31 March 2025. * The Awardshonour outstanding contributions to STEM education in Queensland, with $5000 prizes to further the winners' learning. * The...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police are appealing for public assistance to locate an 18-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Gold Coast. Jack Whybrow who lives on the Gold Coast was last seen on CCTV at Red Hill in Brisbane on February 11, 2025. Family members have not been seen or heard from him since. Police and his family are concerned for his welfare as this behaviour is out of character. Jack is described ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police are continuing to appeal for urgent public assistance to locate 36-year-old Allan Prior, who has been missing from Townsville since 25 December 2024. Allan was last seen leaving an address on Echlin Street in West End on foot at approximately 12.30pm, and he has not been seen or heard from since. Reports of a person matching Allan's description indicate he may have been near the Sturt Street ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 15-year-old girl missing from the Brisbane CBD area since February 2. The girl was last seen in the Brisbane CBD on February 2, but has not been seen or heard from since. Police hold concerns for her welfare due to her age. She is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 165cm tall, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Police are appealin...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Queensland Police Service (QPS) detected a motorist driving at more than 50km/h over the speed limit in a school zone in Southport on Wednesday, February 19. While conducting morning patrols, officers recorded a white Tesla travelling at 92km/h through a school zone - more than double the 40km/h limit. The driver, a 38-year-old Pacific Pines man, was issued a $1,854 traffic infringement notice for...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have this morning located safe and well a 10-year-old girl reported missing from a Barrine Drive address at Worongary yesterday afternoon February 23. Media and the public are thanked for this assistance with this matter. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have charged two people in relation to the discovery of stolen vehicles and property at a Wondai address on February 23, 2025. At approximately 3.45pm police executed a search warrant at a Grant Crescent address allegedly locating a stolen white utility, a stolen Queensland registration plate, stolen property, and drug utensils. A 40-year-old man has been charged with one count each of unlawf...