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Police are busy preparing to ensure one of Brisbane’s biggest events, Riverfire, is safe and secure for everyone heading out to watch the fireworks spectacle.
Superintendent Virginia Nelson, the Riverfire Commander, said that around half a million people were expected to line the riverbanks for the celebration.
“We are well-versed in planning and preparing for major events, and Riverfire is no exception,” Superintendent Nelson said.
“We will have extra police on patrol throughout the city, South Bank, Kangaroo Point and other vantage points across Brisbane.
“I am urging everyone coming into the city tomorrow to allow extra travel time, remembering that major road and bridge closures will come into effect from Saturday afternoon. Public transport will be your best option.
“Riverfire spectators should also drink responsibily and only within designated areas.
“Everyone heading to Southbank should be aware that it will be fenced off and drinking alcohol there is not permitted.
“Security will be conducting random bag

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On Friday September 28, members of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and the community pause to remember the police officers who have lost their lives serving the public of Queensland and those officers who have fallen both on duty and off duty under other circumstances.
This significant day also recognises the unique nature of policing and the dangers that police face in their daily pursuits whilst serving and protecting our community.
National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD) holds particular significance in the Inner West Police District, as on this day we pause to remember the loss of Constable Brett Andrew Irwin 4020316, from the Ferny Grove Police Station, who was tragically killed in the line of duty at Keperra on July 18, 2007.
Constable Brett Andrew Irwin 4020316
National Police Remembrance Day is the most significant day in the QPS policing calendar and will commence with members of the QPS participating in the annual NPRD

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An off-duty police officer, hearing a violent disturbance, interrupted a man allegedly armed with a machete trying to break into an Amity Point residence yesterday.
Around 7.40pm a man and woman, both aged 59, were inside a Kawana Street home when they heard noises coming from their garage, which turned out to be a male neighbour allegedly armed with a machete.
As they were contacting police the man allegedly smashed glass louvers at the front of the house before hacking and eventually breaking a wooden entry door.
The pair fled to the bathroom, locking the door and barricading themselves inside.
The man, now inside the residence, allegedly began hacking at the bathroom door with the machete. At one point the blade went through a gap in the door striking the 59-year-old man in the head causing a laceration to his face.
An off-duty police officer who was in the nearby area heard the commotion and

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Participants of the 2018 Sony Holiday Camp with their police visitors
Police from the Brisbane Dog Squad and Inner West Patrol Group had the privilege of attending and supporting the Marist College Ashgrove’s 16th Sony Holiday Camp on September 25.
The camp’s aim is to provide four days of fun for children between the ages of 5 and 15, with physical and intellectual disabilities, at no expense to the children’s parents.
The camp also provides parents, their siblings and primary carers with a break from caregiving.
The camp program is supported by volunteer Year 12 students from Marist College Ashgrove and Mount Alvernia College Kedron, who are responsible (along with qualified adult carers) for the care of these children 24 hours a day over the course of the camp.
The students quickly learn about the challenges and demands involved in caring for a child with special needs.
Not only do the students have an enriching experience,

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Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are advising residents that thieves have within the past 7 days targeted residential dwellings, residential/communal garages and storage cages in the following Inner West suburbs:
Residential Dwellings  

Ferny Grove: McGregor Way, Bunowen Street.
Everton Park: Warringah Street, Gordon Parade.
Toowong: Bent Street.
Ashgrove: Mclean Parade, McCormack Avenue, Moola Road, Panorama Street.
St Lucia: Boomerang Road.
Kenmore: Alkina Street, Holdway Street.
Enoggera: Wardell Street.
Bardon: Coolibah Street.
Ferny Hills: Amaroo Avenue.

Communal/Residential Garages/Storage Cages

Toowong: Landsborough Terrace.
St Lucia: Bellevue Terrace.
Ashgrove: Waterworks Road.
Everton Park: South Pine Road.

The thieves are mainly stealing laptops, wallets, handbags, jewellery, cash, game consoles, vehicles (cars and motorcycles), bicycles and tools from these locations.
Thieves are using such methods to enter residential dwellings as entering through unlocked doors (including garages) or forcing/smashing doors and windows.
Other methods being utilised to enter garages and storage cages include cutting or manipulating locks and padlocks.
At times, these are occurring while the residents are home, which are called

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Detectives have charged a 50-year-old Fortitude Valley man following an alleged incident at a service station earlier this morning.
Around 1.20am, the man walked onto the grounds of the Barry Parade business and placed a suspicious looking device next to a petrol pump.
He then walked inside and threatened the attendant to give him money from the cash register.
The 50-year-old man has been charged with one count each of armed robbery and bomb hoax.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court later this morning.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1801782293

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Police are requesting assistance in their investigations into a traffic crash on the Ipswich Motorway.
The crash occurred at 11.30 pm on Friday night and investigators are appealing for dash cam footage of the vehicles involved.
If any motorists travelling outbound on the Ipswich Motorway, between 11pm and 11.30pm on Friday September 22, have footage of a silver 320i BMW (pictured) and a White Toyota 4 Runner, they are asked to contact police.

Of particular interest is footage between the Blunder Rd and Progress Rd exits.
 
A 26-year-old female from Redbank, the driver of the BMW, and the driver of the 4 Runner, a 36-year-old Kallangur man were transported to the Princess Alexandra hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by

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New combined red light speed cameras will be installed at high risk intersections statewide from today.
Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said the sites were carefully selected by the Queensland Police Service and Transport and Main Roads based on the number and severity of speed and red-light-related road crashes at these locations.
“The Queensland Government is committed to road safety and the reduction of road trauma on our communities,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“By working together, we will continue to create safer roads for Queenslanders.”
Assistant Commissioner Keating said the combined red light speed camera technology would detect motorists who disobey the red traffic light, as well as motorists who speed through the intersection. This means cameras will not only detect a motorist speeding through red lights but also green and amber lights.
“All motorists have a responsibility to drive safely to ensure all Queenslanders get to their destinations safely,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“These cameras will

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Police have issued two boys with notices to appear following investigations into a robbery at Ashgrove last night.
Around 11.30pm, it is alleged the pair entered the Waterworks Road Service Station, walked behind the counter and took tobacco products.
It will further be alleged, when the store attendant attempted to stop them, the boys assaulted him, punching him in the head.
Officers located the pair in a car not far from the scene a short time later.
The boys, aged 15 and 17 have each been issued with a notice to appear on one count of robbery with violence.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1801770140

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