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'Frightening': dog attack victim faces long recovery

A jogger faces a lengthy rehabilitation after being hospitalised following a dog attack that sparked a police probe that discovered a man's body nearby.

AAP · Oct 20

Jacob Dave Henry Hauraki identified for allegedly raping Brisbane woman on morning walk, dragging her into bushes; arrested after returning to scene hours later

A Raceview man faces multiple charges including six counts of rape. Police allege he attacked a woman during an early morning walk. He was later arrested after returning to the crime scene. Dashcam footage proved crucial in identifying the alleged offender's vehicle. The woman's report assisted police in their swift…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Alleged rapist arrested after returning to Brisbane crime scene that night, police say

Jacob Dave Henry Hauraki, 32, charged with six counts of rape, stalking and assault after woman was allegedly attacked in Brookfield

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21

How Queensland’s youth crime crackdown is forcing vulnerable kids into ‘brutal’ detention system

Concerns grow over police arresting children – some as young as 11 – accused of low-level crimes or bail breaches

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2024

Youth crime declining thanks to task force, say police

Almost 1200 Queensland kids have been charged with more than 4000 offences in the year since a task force was established targeting youth crime hot spots.

AAP · May 22, 2024

'Envy of other states': Qld police hail wanding laws

One year after police stop-and-search powers were expanded in Queensland, more than 500 weapons have been removed from the streets.

AAP · Apr 4, 2024

Thousands of youths arrested in year-long crackdown

A police operation has resulted in more than 11,000 arrests over drug, weapons, traffic, property crime and bail offences, with 4000 of those children.

AAP · Mar 11, 2024

Teens in stolen car 'livestreamed police pursuit'

Police have arrested four teenagers who have been accused of livestreaming their joyride around Brisbane in a stolen car while being pursued by officers.

AAP · Jan 8, 2024

Russell Island community shaken by fire that killed father and his five sons

Queensland police launch investigation, saying they are keeping an ‘open mind’ over fatal blaze

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2023

Three men stabbed and dog slaughtered in savage robbery

A violent confrontation over the sale of an e-scooter at a home south of Brisbane has left three people with knife wounds and a dog dead.

AAP · Jul 2, 2023