The milestone is due to an increase in migration growth, particularly from New South Wales, and 60,000 babies being born in the past year.
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Assistance sought – wilful damage, Warrego Highway, Tivoli
Karana Downs Police are investigating complaints of rocks or other projectiles being thrown at vehicles on the Warrego Highway at Tivoli.
The alleged damage occurred on Wednesday, May 9, between 1.50pm and 2.20pm, and the next day between 11am and 11.30 am.
Drivers travelling west on the Warrego Hwy, just after the Francis Street (North Ipswich/Kholo) exit, reported damage to their vehicles, apparently caused by rocks or other projectiles being thrown from a bank on the Tivoli side of the road (see image).
Police are requesting that motorists who may have dash-cam footage and who travelled along the Warrego Highway at Tivoli on those days and between those hours, please review your recordings. If you have video of persons in that area at that time, please contact police.
Under section 26 of the Summary Offences Act 2005, the maximum penalty for endangering the safe use of a vehicle by throwing an object or by a similar activity
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Stolen Vehicle Alert, Monday May 14
The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen:
Type
Colour
Vehicle registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Holden Captiva
Silver
330XUI
Station Wagon
09/05/18
Toyota Corolla
Blue
455JMO
Sedan
12/05/18
Ford Falcon
S864AZH
Station Wagon
11/05/18
Residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
Many vehicles are taken while the victims are at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash have also been stolen after thieves gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: Where are your keys?
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.
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