Top cop 'Golly' honoured at emotional funeral service Former Queensland police commissioner Steve Gollschewski has been remembered for his ethics and commitment to serve his state at an emotional funeral service. AAP · Sep 14
Farewell to 'Golly', a cop's cop and comfort in crisis Former police chief Steve "Golly" Gollschewski is being remembered as a calm, compassionate crime-fighter who led through crises and devoted himself to victims. AAP · Sep 4
Ex-bikie leader accused of worksite threat to family A security firm brought members of a bikie gang on to a construction site to intimidate workers, an inquiry into a rogue union has been told AAP · Aug 18
Golly: what an incredible lifetime of devoted service Police have gathered in their hundreds to farewell one of the nation's leading police officers on his final day before retirement after a battle with cancer. AAP · Feb 20
Coffee catch-up decides top cop after shock retirement Former Australian Federal Police deputy commissioner Brett Pointing has been hand-picked as Queensland's top cop after Steve Gollschewski's shock retirement. AAP · Feb 16
Top cop announces retirement to focus on health One of Australia's most senior police officers is ready to retire after battling cancer and modernising the frontline. AAP · Feb 11
'Not good enough': govt slammed for crime data bungle A tough on crime government has apologised after releasing bungled victim data however an advocate says it is "not good enough" and called for transparency. AAP · Oct 16, 2025
Decorated top cop on leave after shock cancer diagnosis Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski will be replaced by a deputy after going on immediate leave following his diagnosis with cancer. AAP · Feb 28, 2025
Senior Queensland police resisted moves to address sexism and racism in the force, report finds Review of workplace by the state’s Human Rights Commission found ‘systemic discrimination against women, First Nations and culturally diverse officers’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024
Queensland on highway to hellish road toll record The Sunshine State is trending towards the most road fatalities in a year with a major highway the scene of an increasing number of deaths. AAP · Nov 15, 2024
Police budget blowout referred to corruption watchdog Queensland's police commissioner has referred a controversial lease for a new station in Brisbane to the Crime and Corruption Commission. AAP · Nov 15, 2024
Tackling youth crime already a priority: police chief Queensland's newly elected government vows harsh laws targeting youth offenders but the police chief says crime numbers are already trending down. AAP · Oct 29, 2024
Budget blowout won't impact police frontline: premier A $116 million budget blowout will not impact frontline police services, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says as he vows to bolster their ranks. AAP · Oct 28, 2024
Govt departments face inquiry: '160 years of failure' Queensland government departments have acknowledged policies and practices which impacted Indigenous people, at the state's truth-telling and healing inquiry. AAP · Sep 24, 2024
AAP · Aug 6, 2024 'Systemic issues' prompts police watch house review Queensland Police will internally review every single watch house across the state after "systemic issues" were outlined by the service's top cop.
AAP · Aug 6, 2024 Top cop concerned about rise in armed offenders Queensland's top cop is concerned about the rise in armed offenders confronting police after two men were shot in as many days.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024 Queensland police launch review after revelations of ‘abominable’ treatment of children in watch houses Commissioner Steve Gollschewski says facilities and training will be examined but not whether children should be held in them for long periods
AAP · Jul 29, 2024 Families vow to endure inquest to honour slain officers The families of two officers shot dead in Queensland say they will honour their memory at an inquest, calling for any reforms to be introduced immediately.
AAP · Jun 7, 2024 Community confidence in police falls post-pandemic Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski says he is concerned that public confidence in the law is "sharply down" since the COVID-19 pandemic.
AAP · May 10, 2024 Memorial unveiled to honour ambushed police officers Almost 18 months after the tragedy, a memorial for two young constables gunned down in cold blood in rural Queensland has been unveiled.
AAP · May 7, 2024 DFV victim safe spaces in every Qld police station Designated private safe spaces have been implemented in every police station across Queensland for domestic and family violence victim survivors.
The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2024 Queensland police service sacks First Nations advisory group after members refuse to sign gag clause QPS said the body, comprising elders and community leaders, ‘was not meeting the purpose and original intent of the group’
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024 Queensland’s new top cop Steve Gollschewski ‘not yet decided’ on independent police integrity unit as May deadline looms Police commissioner casts doubt over future of body designed to end practice of police investigating police
AAP · Apr 22, 2024 Crime report indicates tough job ahead for new top cop A crime report has indicated a tough challenge lies ahead for Steve Gollschewski who has been endorsed as Queensland's next police commissioner.
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