MEDIA STATEMENT: CRISAFULLI GOVERNMENT BOOSTS SCREEN CULTURE EVENTS ACROSS QUEENSLAND

BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 20 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 12:29 PM Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek Crisafulli Government boosts screen culture events across Queensland * 12 screen events and festivals will share in $124,000 to support vibrant events, conferences and workshops across the state. * Screen events supported through this funding round will reach more than 45,000 Queenslanders. * Ap...


RUN ARMY RETURNS TO SUPPORT QUEENSLAND POLICE LEGACY

BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 20 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Run Army, an annual, nationwide fitness event promoting health, resilience, and well-being through running programs, is returning on to Brisbane and Townsville. Run Army raises much needed funds for charities, such as Queensland Police Legacy (QPL). Our Queensland Police Service officers are dedicated to keeping our community safe and ensuring they feel safe. But there are times when our extended p...


QPS PLEAD FOR ROAD SAFETY ACTION FOLLOWING DEADLIEST START SINCE 2020

BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 20 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Download Transcript Download Video Watch on YouTube Video media statement, QPS Road Policing and Regional Support Command, Acting Chief Superintendent Garrath Channells The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is urging every road user to re-evaluate their driving behaviours as the state faces a devastating start to 2025, with more than 15 lives tragically lost on Queensland roads in the first few weeks...


QLD MAN CHARGED OVER INCIDENT ON FLIGHT TO PERTH

CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 20 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note: Footage of the man's arrest and audio grabs are available via Hightail A Cairns man is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today (20 January, 2025) charged with allegedly causing a disturbance that resulted in a Brisbane to Perth flight being turned around for safety reasons. The AFP responded to a request for assistance from airline staff after the man, 38, allegedly behaved ag...


MEDIA STATEMENT: QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES PREPARE TO MARK AUSTRALIA DAY

BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 20 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 03:07 PM Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli Queensland communities prepare to mark Australia Day * From the coast to the outback, Queensland communities gearing up to mark Australia Day * Townsville Flag Raising Ceremony to kick off official Queensland program of Australia Day events * 38 Australia Day events to run across the state featurin...


MEDIA STATEMENT: SMART TICKETING DELAYS AND BUDGET BLOWOUTS UNDER FORMER LABOR GOVERNMENT

BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 20 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 06:13 PM Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg Smart Ticketing Delays and Budget Blowouts under Former Labor Government * The Smart Ticketing project rollout has blown out by $60 million under Labor. * Smart Ticketing and Go-Card system will need to run simultaneously until the end of 2027 due to Labor's mismanagement. * Smart Ticketing will ...


MEDIA STATEMENT: MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER LAWS: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN FOR EXPERT LEGAL PANEL

BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 20 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 04:43 PM Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support and Minister for Corrective Services The Honourable Laura Gerber Making Queensland Safer Laws: Expressions of interest now open for Expert Legal Panel * The Crisafulli Government is delivering on its commitment to establish an expert legal panel to advise on the next tranche of the Making Queensland Safer Laws and futur...


FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH, BIRKDALE

BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 20 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: A 79-year-old man has died following a fatal traffic crash in Birkdale this morning, January 20. Initial investigations indicate around 11.30am, the man was travelling on a mobility scooter when he was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Old Cleveland Road and Buckingham Street. The 79-year-old Birkdale man was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition, where he...


FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH, MOUNT OSSA

BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 20 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash at Mount Ossa this afternoon, January 20. Initial investigations indicate around 2:10pm, emergency services were called to the Bruce Highway in Mount Ossa, north of Mackay, following reports of a Harley Davidson motorcycle had crashed. The rider, a 67-year-old Roma man, sustained significant life-threatening injuries and was transported ...


ARSON INVESTIGATION, ALDERSHOT

BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 20 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police are investigating a suspicious house fire at Aldershot this afternoon, January 20. Initial investigations indicate a white Isuzu D-Max utility crashed into a Sapphire Street property and then the house was deliberately lit around 3pm. A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with minor burns. He is assisting police with their enquiries. No one else was physically injured during the incident. ...