The changed location of a train station on the airport rail link angers some Redcliffe residents.
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Eyes on the road Moreton, Monday March 27
The following information relates generally to road related enforcement operations and statistics reported for the Moreton Police District which includes statistics for Redcliffe, Deception Bay, Burpengary, Caboolture, Bribie Island, Woodford, Kilcoy and Moore Police Divisions. The statistics relate to the week ending on March 26, 2017. The information has been compiled by the Deception Bay Road Policing Unit.
Road Fatalities
As of midnight on March 19, 2017 the Queensland road toll is 53 fatalities, three up on last week and one less than the same time last year.
The Southern Police Region, of which Moreton is a member, has had 11 which is four less than last year.
Moreton District is sitting on four fatalities from three crashes, three up on last year.
Operations/Enforcement
Operation Austrans was conducted over the past week utilising officers from both the Deception Bay and Landsborough Road Policing Units along with Queensland Transport Inspectors targeting heavy vehicles travelling along the Bruce Highway.
Armed robbery, Clontarf
Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a 20-year-old man in Clontarf on Friday night are appealing for two witnesses who rendered assistance to come forward.
Around 8.45pm the man was walking through Pikett Park when a man on a push bike confronted him and punched him in the stomach.
The man then threatened him with a knife before stealing his mobile phone and fleeing on his bike.
Two men who were in the area at the time chased after him but the man rode away along Pearson Street.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 183cm tall with a ginger moustache and goatee and was wearing a blue and white cap, black t-shirt and jeans. He was riding a blue and grey mountain bike.
Investigators want to hear from anyone with information about this incident, including the two men, who attempted to stop the man.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on
Bribie Island Police weekly wrap up, Wednesday March 29
This week officers from Bribie Island were called to attend several incidents involving stealing from vehicles and dwellings. Stolen bicycles were also reported several times during the week as well. In some instances property was stolen from insecure homes while the occupants were inside asleep, which is highly concerning. All residents are asked to lock their homes, check that their cars are secured, and be alert to any suspicious activity in their area. Historically there is often an increase in this type of offences over the holiday period, so please keep an eye on your own residence and that of your neighbours. If you see anyone loitering in your area, particularly in the early hours of the morning, please contact the station. The stations Volunteer in Policing (VIP) Mr Graham Gibb, is also available to assist with home security audits. Please contact the station for more information on 3410 9222.
During the
Prepare for severe storm
Police are encouraging residents in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area to be storm ready ahead of the severe storm which is predicted to hit the area for the later part of this week, particularly late this evening into Friday.
The current Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) predictions show heavy rainfall in excess of 200mm and damaging winds could be experienced.
There are a number of ways to be storm ready:
You can monitor your local weather conditions, warnings and advice from the Bureau of Meteorology at www.bom.gov.au/qld
Some key tools to track storms include:
Weather radar
Rainfall and river height gauges
Thunderstorm Tracker
You should also:
Know the possible risks of flooding around your property – region-wide flood maps are provided free for download on the council’s website.
Be prepared with a household emergency plan to respond to any risks of flooding around your property, loss of power or storm damage.
Your emergency plan should include a kit of emergency numbers, a
School closure information
Parents be advised that ALL state, Catholic and Independent schools from Agnes Waters to the NSW border including Metropolitan, North Coast and South East Regions are CLOSED today.
For updated information listen to ABC radio or visit closures.det.qld.gov.au.
For the most up to date information go to – https://t.co/eBS8SBo4KS https://t.co/sIdDVqoNjd
— AnnastaciaPalaszczuk (@AnnastaciaMP) March 29, 2017
Keep out of storm water drains and flooding creeks
Police are responding to calls for service relating to children playing in the vicinity of storm water drains and flooding creeks.
This behaviour puts everyone’s lives at risk.
Police are therefore urging people to keep away from these areas and to continue to exercise caution in these storm conditions.
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.
Places of refuge now open in Moreton Bay area
Moreton Bay Regional Council advise that the following places of refuge are now open:
Woodford Memorial Community Hall, 103 Archer Street, Woodford
Caboolture Memorial Hall, King Street, Caboolture
Bribie Island Recreation Hall, 156A First Avenue, Bongaree
Watson Park Convention Centre, 7th Day Adventist, Old Gympie Road, Dakabin
The community are asked to stay with family and friends where possible in the first instance.
Please visit the Moreton Bay Regional Council website for the latest status on these centres. The council also has a number of sandbag locations open for residents to access. These locations are listed on the Moreton Bay Regional Council website.
Where to go for information during this weather event
Police encourage community members to keep up-to-date with the severe weather event.
Here are some important links:
Queensland Police Service
Facebook – Queensland Police Facebook Page
Twitter –@QPSmedia
Blog – myPolice Moreton
Policelink – 131444
Moreton Bay Regional Council
MoretonAlert – website
Facebook – Moreton Bay Regional Council
Twitter – @MBRCdisaster
Road conditions – website
Bureau of Meteorology
Website
Twitter – @BOM_Qld
State Emergency Services
Phone: 132 500 for flood and storm emergencies
Energex
Loss of supply: 13 62 62
Emergencies: 13 19 62
General enquiries: 13 12 53
Unity Water
Emergencies and faults: 1300 086 489 (24 hours)
Traffic and Travel information
Phone: 131 940 or go to the website
Easter road safety campaign launches as school holidays kick off
Wet conditions will be the biggest threat on Queensland roads as we launch our new road safety campaign to coincide with Easter school holidays.
The campaign, launched earlier today, is urging motorists to drive to conditions and check for road closures before leaving home.
Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said extra officers would target the Fatal Five over the school holiday period with a high visibility presence on the roads.
“There will be an increased police presence on the State’s major road networks over the next three weeks, with officers maintaining high visibility in order to discourage the contributing factors of road trauma,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“The 2015 Easter holiday period was the worst year on record for fatalities on our roads. Then 2016 was the best year yet. We’re hoping to replicate the positive result this Easter and would encourage everyone to remain vigilant and make wise decisions on our roads.”
The current