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Perth Now
19-05-2025
- Perth Now
Suburb locked down after ‘shots fired'
A rural suburb has been plunged into lockdown after shots were reportedly fired, with police swarming the neighbourhood and declaring an emergency situation. Queensland Police said the emergency declaration was made in Purga – a rural locality west of Ipswich – under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) following reports of gunfire. 'Police were called to an address on Ipswich Boonah Rd around 4.35pm following reports of shots fired,' Queensland Police said in a statement. Early information suggests no one has been injured. The PSPA was declared at 5.45pm, with an exclusion zone established around the area. Police declared an emergency situation in Purga Monday evening under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) following reports of gunfire. Queensland Police Credit: News Corp Australia The zone is bounded by Ipswich Boonah Rd to the west, Hughes Rd to the north, Eastfield Crt to the east and Carmichael Rd to the south. Police have urged members of the public to avoid the area, and anyone inside the exclusion zone is being asked to remain indoors until further notice. More to come.
West Australian
19-05-2025
- West Australian
‘Stay indoors': Suburb of Purga, near Ipswich, locked down after ‘shots fired' from address, police swarm neighbourhood
A rural suburb has been plunged into lockdown after shots were reportedly fired, with police swarming the neighbourhood and declaring an emergency situation. Queensland Police said the emergency declaration was made in Purga – a rural locality west of Ipswich – under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) following reports of gunfire. 'Police were called to an address on Ipswich Boonah Rd around 4.35pm following reports of shots fired,' Queensland Police said in a statement. Early information suggests no one has been injured. The PSPA was declared at 5.45pm, with an exclusion zone established around the area. The zone is bounded by Ipswich Boonah Rd to the west, Hughes Rd to the north, Eastfield Crt to the east and Carmichael Rd to the south. Police have urged members of the public to avoid the area, and anyone inside the exclusion zone is being asked to remain indoors until further notice. More to come.
7NEWS
12-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Brisbane streets shut down as armed man in Bridgeman Downs home sparks emergency police operation
Police have closed down multiple streets in Brisbane 's north after a man armed with a gun was found inside a home in Bridgeman Downs. The emergency Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) declaration was made about 7.17am on Tuesday. There have not been any reports of injuries or any shots fired, police said. The exclusion zone includes routs Road, Albany Creek Road, Beckett Road and Hamilton Road. police said.
7NEWS
09-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Major highway locked down and delayed after misunderstanding involving gunshots
Hundreds of drivers were caught in a dramatic lockdown in Coles Creek, Queensland, on Friday following reports of gunshots fired towards the Bruce Highway. Police were called to the scene on the busy motorway near Gympie just after 12.15pm, with reported shots fired in the area adjacent to Maher Road. Specialist police, some in body armour, rushed to the rural area, where an exclusion zone was set up and the highway closed in both directions. The army used defence vehicles to block the highway. The situation prompted an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA), which remained in place until shortly after 2pm. The closure brought traffic to a standstill, leaving motorists stranded for more than two hours with kilometres of backup. Investigations revealed that two people were target shooting on private property on Maher Road, sparking concern among locals. Police scoured the area for shell casings but found no evidence to support the initial concerns. A man and woman are assisting police with their inquiries. No one has been physically injured as a result of the incident. Police said there 'is no ongoing threat to the public'.
Leader Live
09-05-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Why Wrexham family have donated man's brain to research
Peter Taylor was diagnosed with overlapping Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) after years of experiencing unexplained symptoms such as forgetfulness and muscle stiffness – which led to a foot becoming claw like. Both conditions are terminal – with no treatment to slow the progression and no cure available. That is why, after all the tests, appointments and chasing Mr Taylor's family experienced, they were keen to raise funds in his name, while also aiding research by donating his brain after he died last year. His partner Pat, along with children Katie, Leisa, Anna and Tim have been inspired to donate their father's brain in recognition of the challenges the diseases have posed. Katie says she noticed changes developing in her dad, Peter, over around a year. The changes included incontinence, forgetfulness and a foot that had turned in on itself to be almost claw like. She: 'Dad was generally fit and well throughout life. He was very active, playing football and squash regularly, and cycling. I started to notice a variety of subtle changes stacking up. The final straw, which triggered me to contact Dad's GP, was when I saw him without socks one day – all toes on the left foot were contracted like a claw. 'I spent weeks chasing the GP for answers. Eventually, the GP thought Dad could have Parkinson's disease and referred him to the local Neurology Team. "Straight away, the Neurologist suspected a diagnosis of Corticobasal Degeneration, overlapping with traits of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Both suspicions were confirmed following a later brain scan at Walton Hospital. "This diagnosis was devastating for us all. It was very difficult to comprehend what it all meant, and what the future would hold' Due to a lack of awareness and understanding of Corticobasal Degeneration, Katie wasn't sure what support Dad was entitled to, so ended up ringing around different local professionals for help. She added: 'I chased everything up myself. I found a neurology nurse specialist, district nurses, physio, OT, dietitian, hospice. I just called and asked what these people could do, then pestered the GP to refer accordingly, and I didn't stop pestering them until they had! It was frustrating and exhausting.' Pat and Peter Taylor. (Image: PSPA) As a result of the difficulties Peter and the family experienced during his illness, Katie is keen to raise awareness of Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). This included the decision by the family to offer the ultimate gift of donating Peter's brain to aid research into the condition. Katie said: 'Sadly, we lost Dad in August 2024, just three years after his diagnosis. His passing was thankfully quick and very peaceful. Dad's brain is now stored in Manchester Brain Bank, it will be used to help advance research both in the UK and overseas. "This gave us as a family something positive to focus on after all the challenges we had faced during Dad's illness. We also set up an In-Memory JustGiving page for Dad with proceeds going to PSPA.' If you would like to support research into Corticobasal Degeneration and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, like Peters' family have, you can learn more about PSPA's Understood Appeal at: The Understood Appeal aims to raise £2 million to help progress research into Corticobasal Degeneration and PSP. In particular, the charity wants to fund research which will help to unlock quick and accurate diagnosis, immediate treatment and consistent care. MORE NEWS PSP and CBD are two rare neuro-degenerative diseases. They are caused by the loss of neurons in certain parts of the brain. Over time, this leads to difficulties with balance, mobility, speech, vision, swallowing and cognition. Both conditions are life limiting. There is no treatment and no cure. Currently, around 60 per cent of people living with either disease, are initially misdiagnosed with other conditions including Parkinson's, stroke and depression. PSPA is the only UK charity dedicated to creating a better future for every affected by PSP and CBD.
