Stand-off at Musgrave Park

I couldn't really see much as the police had cordoned off the area with fences and blocked off the footpaths but the Sovereign Embassy in Musgrave Park this morning was not the happy peaceful place it was a couple of weeks ago when I visited. Scroll down to my May 1 post for shots of what it looks like.

Over the weekend, the residents were asked by the Mayor to vacate the site. The council has offered them another piece of land but the residents say that this is in fact their land with their sacred fire and they have no intention of leaving.

Today, over 200 police have surrounded the camp site in the north-western corner of the park. This is to make way for Panyiri this weekend which is the annual Greek festival held on the site (and the rest of Musgrave Park). Organisers of the festival have reportedly said they have no problem with the campers being there but Brisbane City Council haven't been swayed.

Mountain Bike Police

If those pesky criminals head for the hills, Brisbane's boys in blue (or purple) have got it covered. I like those little trainer socks. That thing with the red button attached to the helmet on the left is the siren.

Can You Feel The Force?

Members of the Queensland police force, poised like coiled springs at the Gateway Bridge walk a couple of weeks ago.

A Force To Be Reckoned With...

I only noticed this flyer on a telegraph pole outside my place on saturday so I was a bit too late for the meeting. And there was free food!

Queensland police have had their fare share of notoriety over the years - particularly in the 1980s and early 90s. This looks to me like there are still bridges that need building.
Interesting choice of music artist...