Overview

• Queensland Police declared an emergency under the Public Safety Preservation Act after reports of gunshots near Maher Road in Coles Creek on May 9, 2025.
• The Bruce Highway, a major transport route, was closed in both directions for over two hours as police and army assets secured the area.
• An exclusion zone was established, with residents instructed to stay indoors and motorists advised to avoid the area.
• Subsequent investigations revealed the gunshot sounds originated from lawful target shooting on private property, not a public threat.
• The highway has fully reopened, and authorities confirm no injuries occurred, with two individuals assisting police as inquiries continue.