Glenala State High School at Durack hosted a Domestic and Family Violence symposium to highlight Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. The key aims of the month are to: raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and its impacts on community; promote a clear message of no tolerance of domestic and family violence in […]
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South Brisbane police support Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
Representatives from the Queensland Police Service South Brisbane District recently hosted a joint morning tea with the Acacia Ridge Community Centre (now known as Belong: Community – People – Opportunity) along with their local support agencies and their volunteers. Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to raise community awareness about domestic and family violence […]
QTA celebrates 10 year anniversary
The Australian International Islamic College Hall was filled with bright eyes, big hearts and warm smiles during the Queensland Telugu Association’s (QTA) 10 year anniversary celebrations on Saturday, May 5. Police Liaison Officers were among several chief guests invited to attend this historic occasion. Other special guests included: Mr Jim Madden, State Member for Ipswich West; Mr Ram […]
Special event for Lifeline
You are invited to attend Parliament House on May 16 for a special event for Lifeline to launch a new film dedicated to suicide prevention. The film will be launched by Senior Sergeant Daryl Green, who is the new Lifeline ambassador. In May 2000, Senior Sergeant Green and two colleagues suffered horrific injuries when they […]
Don’t drop the ball, secure your tools
South Brisbane District recently launched a three-part crime prevention video series featuring local resident Wally Lewis to help reduce motor vehicle offences in the community. The first instalment focused on basic vehicle security methods and the second instalment focused on removing property before leaving your vehicle unattended. The final instalment focuses on tradie vehicles and […]
Indian celebrations light up South East Queensland
Police Liaison Officers from across the North and South Brisbane Police Districts were excited to have the opportunity to attend a number of traditional Indian community celebrations on both sides of the mighty Brisbane River over this past weekend. Below is a short snapshot of some of the events we were able to see! Festival […]
Don’t drop the ball, remove your property
South Brisbane District recently launched a three-part crime prevention video series featuring local resident Wally Lewis to help reduce motor vehicle offences in the community. The first instalment focused on basic vehicle security methods as an effective measure to help prevent thefts from vehicles. The second instalment focuses on removing property to reduce thieves’ interest […]
Take caution when you meet someone on social media
Police urge members in the Chinese community to take extra caution when they use WeChat, which is a Chinese multi-purpose messaging and social media app, especially when searching and meeting new friends in their nearby locations. Police have received reports that scammers are targeting mostly young males and are engaging them in posting naked photos or […]
Join us at the Buddha Birth Day Festival in South Bank
From May 4 to 6, the Buddha Birth Day Festival returns to Brisbane for its 22nd birthday and within a week more than 2,500 red lanterns will brighten the South Bank Parklands. With the inclusion of energy saving LED globes together with a range of other sustainable measures, the Buddha Birth Day Festival is now […]
Major Drive Park Community Day, Rochedale
Thanks to the residents of Rochedale who attended Major Drive Park Community Day on Saturday, April 21. Residents of the local Neighbourhood Watch came together and enjoyed a sausage sizzle while the kids were entertained with a jumping castle and games. The event was supported by local government members and the Brisbane City Council who […]