BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 24 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 10:00 AM Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism The Honourable Fiona Simpson Funding boost for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health initiatives * The Crisafulli Government will invest $2 million to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of Aborigi...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 24 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 09:47 AM Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth The Honourable Sam O'Connor Housing help available for festive season * Family finds support for a brighter Christmas * How to access homelessness services through Christmas and New Year * 20 per cent uplift for specialist homelessness services until 2027-28 Multi-media assets availablehere and on reques...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 24 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 11:00 AM Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek Queensland Government drives art and cultural experiences across the state * Queensland Government has awarded almost $1.2 million to support high-quality arts tours and theatre experiences. * From Cairns in the north to Warwick in the south, Queenslanders will have the opportunity to engage in ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Mount Sheridan this morning, December 24. Around 4.10am, a silver Mazda 3 was travelling on Foster Road when it left the road and crashed into a pole near Hardy Road. The passenger, a 23-year-old man, died at the scene. The driver and three other occupants were treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries. Forensic Crash U...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Cooyar yesterday, December 23. Emergency services were called to New England Highway at the intersection of Kingaroy-Cooyar Road just after 2.30pm. A silver Toyota Rav4 was traveling eastbound on Kingaroy-Cooyar Road, when it sideswiped a grey Subaru Outback that was travelling in the opposite direction. The Rav 4 continued on befor...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: For many people, the prospect of spending the Christmas and New Year period with family is exciting, but for others, it is a time marked by fear and intimidation as the risk of domestic and family violence (DFV) increases. Historically, North Brisbane District (NBD) notes an increase of calls for service, particularly during Christmas afternoon, Boxing Day and New Years Eve. Often coinciding with the...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police are investigating a series of break and enter offences on businesses across Bowen early this morning, December 24. Initial reports suggest at 4am a stolen silver Holden Barina hatchback with no registration plates was parked in front of a Williams Street grocery store. Three people from the vehicle smashed their way inside the store but left empty handed after being interrupted by staff. ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have arrested two men and a teenager following an alleged break and enter with violence incident earlier today, December 24. It is alleged around 4.45am, three males arrived at an Arundel residence in a stolen vehicle armed with a firearm and a machete. Money was obtained, and the males left the scene in the vehicle they arrived in plus an Audi SUV, which was stolen from the address. The Audi...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle rollover in Lockhart River this morning, December 24. Initial investigations indicate around 11.10am, a silver Toyota Avalon was travelling east on Piiramo Street, when it veered off the left side of the road, rolled, and came to a rest against a tree. One occupant, a 17-year-old Lockhart River girl, died at the scene. Another occupant suffered non-li...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police are investigating the death of a 47-year-old Currimundi woman on the Sunshine Coast yesterday, December 23. Emergency services were called to a Gannawarra Street address around at 4.40pm on Sunday, December 22 following reports of a disturbance. A 47-year-old woman was located at the address with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for treatment. ...