Get the appPort Adelaide has described the sudden death of former forward Daniel Stewart, aged 37, as devastating. Stewart played 36 games and kicked 31 goals for the club between 2010 and 2013. The club extended condolences to his family and said it would support teammates, coaches and staff who worked with him. Port Adelaide will honour Stewart by wearing black armbands at its first home game at Adelaide Oval next season.
Police are investigating a dangerous driving incident in Surfers Paradise on the evening of 23 October. A Toyota Hilux was reportedly driven erratically along the Esplanade before stopping near a metal barrier at the Staghorn Avenue intersection. The vehicle was allegedly driven deliberately into the barrier, causing it to fall and injure a 40-year-old Labrador man. Bystanders tried to restrain the 31-year-old Surfers Paradise driver, who allegedly fled before officers arrived. Police located him nearby shortly afterwards, and he received a dog bite during arrest. Both men were taken to hospital, and inquiries are continuing.
A 31-year-old Surfers Paradise man will face court after allegedly driving a ute deliberately into a barrier near the Gold Coast 500 event. The crash at The Esplanade and Staghorn Avenue injured a 40-year-old security guard, who was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg. Police allege the man fled before officers arrived, and a police dog later bit him during his arrest. He has been charged and is due at Southport Magistrates Court on November 13.
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Get the appPolice are investigating a dangerous driving incident in Surfers Paradise on the evening of 23 October. A Toyota Hilux was reportedly driven erratically along the Esplanade before stopping near a metal barrier at the Staghorn Avenue intersection. The vehicle was allegedly driven deliberately into the barrier, causing it to fall and injure a 40-year-old Labrador man. Bystanders tried to restrain the 31-year-old Surfers Paradise driver, who allegedly fled before officers arrived. Police located him nearby shortly afterwards, and he received a dog bite during arrest. Both men were taken to hospital, and inquiries are continuing.
A man reported missing from Labrador on the Gold Coast has been located safe and well, Queensland Police say. Police thanked the community for its help. The update follows an earlier appeal for urgent public assistance to find the man, who was reported missing after failing to return home on 16 October. Police have removed all identifying information and images from the release for privacy reasons.
A 16-year-old boy who had been missing from Labrador since 14 October has now been located safe and well, police have confirmed. Earlier, officers had asked the public for help finding him after he was last seen on Imperial Parade. Investigators had urged the boy, or anyone holding relevant information about his whereabouts, to contact police. Members of the media and public have been thanked for their assistance in the search.