BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 28 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 10:53 AM Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls Independent Review into puberty blockers * Issues with Cairns Sexual Health Service raise concerns about paediatric gender therapies State-wide. * Broader review of the evidence for hormone therapy treatment for paediatric gender services to be undertaken. * Immediate pause of hormone therapy f...
CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 27 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: As children and young people across the country prepare to head back into the classroom, the AFP wants to help parents and carers keep children and young people safe when posting back-to-school photos online. The first day of the school year is an important milestone families often celebrate with happy snaps of smiling students in their new uniforms. But AFP CommanderHelen Schneider said before sharing th...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 27 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have charged two people after a stolen vehicle was tracked across Brisbane's south overnight, January 26. It will be alleged that around 7:30pm, three people gained access to a Mander Court, Wellington Point address before threatening three occupants at the address. The occupants then proceeded to flee the property, with the three offenders proceeding to steal a black Chrysler 300 SRT and fle...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 27 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have charged a man with several offences after a stolen vehicle was tracked on the Gold Coast yesterday afternoon, January 26. It will be alleged that around 4:50pm, the man gained entry to a Hilldon Court, Nerang business, where they stole a 2016 Toyota Hilux and fled the area in the vehicle. Emergency services were alerted, and the vehicle was able to be located and tracked by PolAir on Kop...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 27 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Detectives from Townsville Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have charged a 29-year-old West End man following an alleged armed robbery in Pimlico this morning, January 27. Investigations indicate that around 10.30am, the man has allegedly caused a disturbance and then took items from a shop without paying at a shopping centre near Kings Road. No one was physically injured during the incident. Fo...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 27 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Update: The 79-year-old man reported missing from Robertson has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. The below media release has been modified to remove all identifying information. Earlier: Police are seeking urgent public assistance to locate a 79-year-old man missing from Robertson since yesterday, January 26. The man, pictured, was last see...
CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 26 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note: Images of the Australia Day Honours recipients are available via Hightail Four AFP members have been recognised in today's 2025 Australia Day Honours list for their significant contributions to the AFP and Australian community. Jodie McEwan will be awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) for outstanding public service in significant policy and legislative reform at the AFP. The PSM is awarde...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 26 -- The Department of Environment and Science issued the following media release: Visitors to K'gari are strongly urged to heed Be dingo-safe! messaging following two bite incidents reported this longweekend. On Sunday 26January2025, a dingo bit a two-year-old on the leg at Lake McKenzie (Boorangaroo) resulting in a superficial injury. The dingo encountered the child in the carpark. Rangers were onsite to provide basic first-aid care andadvice. Yesterday the depa...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 26 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Sunday, 26 January, 2025 at 08:34 AM Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli Queenslander Dr Katrina Wruck named 2025 Young Australian of the Year * Queenslander Dr Katrina Wruck is the 2025 Young Australian of the Year. * 36 nominees from all States and Territories were in the running for an award. * The announcement was made by the Prime Minister during a c...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 26 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Sunday, 26 January, 2025 at 08:36 AM Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli Queenslanders recognised with Australia Day honours * More than 100 Queenslanders receive Australia Day honours. * Two of only six national recipients appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) areQueenslanders. * Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games goldmedallists among honou...