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Police launch Operation X-Ray Mistletoe as Queensland nears 300 lives lost

Queensland Police Service (QPS) has launched its annual Christmas and New Year road safety blitz, Operation X-Ray Mistletoe, urging motorists to make safe choices as the state heads into the holiday season. With 289 lives already lost on Queensland roads in 2025, Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said police will be out in force – anywhere, […]

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Police remind parents of responsibilities when gifting e-scooters and e-bikes this Christmas

Queensland Police Service (QPS) is urging parents to learn and understand their legal responsibilities when considering gifting e-scooters or e-bikes this Christmas, reminding families that purchasing an e-mobility device does not grant children permission to ride unsupervised. With the continued rise in popularity of PMDs across Queensland, police are reinforcing that safe use begins at

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Sunshine Coast police encourage vigilance after reports of counterfeit cash

Sunshine Coast police have recently received a number of reports of counterfeit notes being used in the area and encourage anyone transacting in notes to be vigilant.   Residents and businesses are urged to show care when handling notes and report any suspicious circumstances as soon as possible. If you suspect that someone is handing you counterfeit

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Operation Xray Sorcerer, Sunshine Coast

Police from the Tactical Crime Squad, Child Protection Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigation Branch and local officers have established Operation Xray Sorcerer to prevent and disrupt anti-social behaviour by young people on the Sunshine Coast. The targeted operation commenced on Saturday, 6 September, and will cover the September school holidays and then lead into the Christmas

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Police urge Queenslanders to ‘Pause. Think. Policelink.’ as triple zero demand continues to climb

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is urging people to ‘Pause. Think. Policelink’ when reporting non-urgent matters, following a rise in the number of emergency calls to Triple Zero (000) in the first half of 2025. Between 1 January and 30 June 2025, QPS emergency call takers handled 488,096 inbound calls, marking an 8.53 per cent

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Police launch state-wide road safety blitz to help protect vulnerable road users

Motorists can expect Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers to be highly visible and proactive on the roads these school holidays, with the launch of Operation X-Ray Cold Snap. The statewide road safety campaign runs until Sunday 13 July, and is focused on saving lives and preventing road trauma by addressing dangerous driving behaviours and reinforcing

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Join the Sunshine Coast Volunteers in Policing (ViP) team and make a difference!

Would you like to be apart of a service which works to reduce crime and enhance community safety? Do you have great communication and computer skills and enjoy the Sunshine Coast lifestyle and community? If so, consider applying to become a Volunteer in Police (ViP). Sergeant Yvette Tarrier, from the Sunshine Coast District Crime Prevention

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