Queensland Police
Coverage of Queensland Police in the Nexus archive.
- ‘A car in the bus!’: Toyota becomes airborne and then wedged in side of Brisbane bus
A Queensland driver was fined after causing a Toyota Yaris to swerve, hit a kerb, and become airborne, resulting in the car wedging into a bus. The incident occurred in Rocklea, Brisbane's south, with the car's rear protruding from the side of the bus.
- Man dies after cross-border police pursuit ends in NSW northern rivers
A 25-year-old Queensland man died after a cross-border police pursuit that began on the Gold Coast and ended in New South Wales' northern rivers area. He was found unconscious in a vehicle that had driven off an embankment near Murwillumbah, following reports of an armed individual evading police.
- Teenager left with life-threatening injuries after alleged stabbing at Brisbane school
A teenager sustained life-threatening injuries after being allegedly stabbed by another student at the Islamic College of Brisbane. Queensland police arrested a 16-year-old boy following an altercation with a 17-year-old boy at the school.
- Man charged with murder after remains believed to be missing woman found in Queensland bushland
A man has been charged with murder after remains believed to be those of missing Toowoomba woman Jana Armstrong were found in Queensland bushland. The remains have not been formally identified yet, but police investigators suspect they belong to Armstrong, who was last seen several days ago.
- Queensland magistrate suppresses identity of man with ‘high public profile’ in extortion case
A Queensland magistrate has suppressed the identity of a man with a 'high public profile' in an ongoing extortion case in Cairns. Media outlets argue the man's name should be made public, claiming police are protecting him from embarrassment. The man, referred to as MM, is not a party to the case.
- Queensland police shoot pet dog after running it over as distressed residents watch on
Queensland police shot a pet dog after accidentally running it over in Mount Isa, with graphic videos showing distressed onlookers. The incident occurred in a street and was captured on social media, depicting a resident in distress as the dog was shot.
- Australia news live: Queensland police shoot dead man north of Brisbane; gunshots heard near White House
Queensland police shot and killed a man allegedly armed with a firearm in Narangba, which will be investigated. The article also discusses former Australian rugby player Matt Pocock's advocacy for fair returns on gas exports and investments in 'industries of the future' like critical minerals and AI datacenters.
- Jewish man among first charged in pro-Palestinian slogan crackdown that reminds some of 1970s Queensland
Stephen Heydt, a 73-year-old Jewish clinical psychologist, was arrested in Brisbane for wearing a pro-Palestinian slogan T-shirt and chanting at a rally. He was charged under new Queensland laws targeting antisemitic hate speech, marking one of the first such cases under the legislation.
- Carnival Cruise passenger, 67, found dead while snorkeling off the coast of Australia during excursion
A 67-year-old Carnival Cruise passenger died while snorkeling off Moreton Island, Australia, during an excursion. The incident occurred aboard the Carnival Splendor, followed by another emergency when a 70s-year-old passenger went overboard the next day. Both incidents are under investigation.