CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 17 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Border Force Editor's note: Footage of the arrest and audio grabs are available on Hightail. A US national is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today (17 January, 2025) charged with allegedly importing cocaine in shampoo and conditioner bottles. On 26 December, 2024, Australian Border Force (ABF) officers a...
CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 17 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Spearwood woman is expected to appear in Perth Magistrates Court today (17 January, 2025) charged for allegedly breaching an airside security zone at Perth Airport. On 16 December, 2024, the AFP received reports a woman had allegedly walked past a boarding gate for a domestic flight, without a valid ticket. Airline staff stopped the woman in the walkway for the flight, which was scheduled for travel to K...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 01:54 PM Acting Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable Sam O'Connor Queensland students begin international history lesson thanks to Premier's Anzac Prize * Premier's Anzac Prize recipients have started their First World War research journey at the State Library of Queensland. * The secondary students will take in-depth Anzac knowledge back to their hometowns ac...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 10:53 AM Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth The Honourable Sam O'Connor Expert panel to revitalise Queensland's night-life economy * Crisafulli Government appoints expert panel to dial up Queensland's night-life economy * Panel to be chaired by former Powderfinger bassist John 'JC' Collins * Crisafulli Government's economic focus is music to the ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 11:10 AM Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander Crisafulli Government announces new appointees to Stadiums Queensland Board * Five new appointments have been made to Stadiums Queensland Board, delivering experience and expertise in the runway to Brisbane 2032. * John Warn, an existing Board Member, has been...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 01:33 PM Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls New junior doctors swell the ranks of Queensland Health * More than 880 new junior doctors have started in Queensland Health hospitals and health services - one of the largest intakes in the State's history. * They will gain vital clinical experience in areas such as emergency, cardiology, orth...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 12:00 PM Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership The Honourable David Janetzki Planning for Qld-first Office of Social Impact underway * Office of Social Impact to identify and amplify for-purpose enterprises * Office will oversee landmark $80 million Social Entrepreneurs Fund * Social Impact and Philanthropicroundtables contributing to development ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: North Brisbane police are cracking down on the dangerous operation of personal mobility devices (PMD) such as e-scooters and bikes in the inner city. In a recent detection and prevention operation, Brisbane City Highway Patrol conducted proactive patrols and enforcement activities, targeting helmets not being worn and speeding. Locations targeted during the January 14 operation included Goodwill Bri...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: A three-day policing operation in the South Burnett, has resulted in six people charged with over 50 charges relating to property, drug and weapon offences as well as anti-social behaviour. Between Tuesday, January 7 and Thursday January 9, police carried out several search warrants, bail compliance and street checks at several different locations in Kingaroy. This resulted in six people charged wit...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have charged a 43-year-old Alexandra Hills man following a police-involved shooting incident at Rochedale in December 2024. On December 30, police were called to a business on Brickworks Place following reports of a disturbance around 5:45am. It will be alleged the man had driven his car into a business and, while armed with a knife, made verbal threats towards staff. Officers allege they lo...