Police target festive booze smugglers
Far north Queensland police say they are expecting an increase in attempts to smuggle alcohol into dry Cape York communities in the lead up to the festive season.
View ArticleSecure your home for the holidays: Qld police
Queensland police say holiday-makers should take a few simple precautions to ensure their homes are secure while they are away over the holidays.
View ArticleWelfare cheats who gamble 'will be caught'
The Australian Crime Commission (ACC) is warning welfare cheats who spend their payments at casinos that they will be caught.
View ArticleQld road toll steady at nine
Queensland's holiday road toll remains at nine - one less than for the same time last year.
View ArticleMan dies in 4WD crash near Brisbane
A man has died after his four-wheel-drive hit a tree and overturned south of Brisbane early this morning.
View ArticleSecurity upgrades at Qld MP offices not finished
The Queensland Opposition says it is disappointing that security upgrades at MP's offices are still not finished.
View ArticleHonours list recognises far north Qld
Three far north Queenslanders will receive Medals of the Order of Australia after being named on the Australia Day honours list.
View ArticleNew blue card system could increase costs: Opposition
The Queensland Opposition is concerned about possible cost rises under legislation designed to streamline the blue card system.
View ArticleTeacher stops a knife fight in Weipa
Police say a teacher stopped a fight involving a 12-year-old schoolgirl armed with a knife in Weipa in far north Qld.
View ArticleLittle support so far for lower drink-driving limits
The Qld Government is pressing ahead with community consultation on reducing the drink-driving blood-alcohol limit to 0.02, despite widespread opposition.
View ArticleCovert speed cameras on roads by Easter
Queensland Police Minister Neil Roberts says covert speed cameras will be rolled out on Queensland roads in time for the Easter break.
View ArticleMen charged over 'skimming' devices
Queensland police have renewed their warning for people to careful when using EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale) terminals or Automatic Teller Machines (ATM).
View ArticleCovert police vehicles 'here to stay'
Queensland Police are hailing the use of covert motorcycles on the state's roads as a success.
View ArticleOut-of-control students risk bus safety
A Brisbane-based public transport support group has warned it is only a matter of time until out-of-control students onboard local school buses cause a fatal crash.
View ArticleMost on-the-spot nuisance fines not paid
The Queensland Government has defended on-the-spot fines despite most people not paying up.
View ArticleOnline child porn warning as five more charged
Police are warning parents to monitor what their children are doing online after a crackdown on child sex offences.
View ArticlePolice dog squads protect schools through holidays
Queensland police say they will use dog squads over the holiday period to minimise damage and prevent people breaking into schools.
View ArticleOperation Unite tackles weekend binge drinking
Police in regional Queensland are joining an Australasia-wide campaign targeting anti-social behaviour.
View ArticleIndigenous crime, school attendance rates unchanged: report
The Queensland Government says it will be 10 years before crime and school attendance in Indigenous communities start to reach average levels.
View ArticleCMC recommends tougher police discipline powers
The CMC tables three reports relating to police discipline, move-on powers and interaction between ministerial staff and public servants.
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