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Man arrested as emergency alert issued in two Brisbane suburbs

A man has been arrested after the bomb squad was called and an emergency alert was declared in the Brisbane suburbs of Coorparoo and Wooloowin this afternoon.

Police issued a Public Safety Preservation Act warning In Coorparoo around 3.30pm this afternoon where a man has since been arrested in relation to an ongoing incident.

People in Stanley Street East, Tiber Street, Halifax Street, Milsom Street, Adina Street, Norman Avenue, Rome Street and Thackery Street are all in lockdown.

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A declaration was also made around 4pm in Wooloowin where police confirmed a number of suspicious items had been found.

The emergency declaration effects people in the 100m vicinity of Hamley Street, including Adamson Street and Kedron Street.

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"Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and those within the exclusion zone are asked to remain indoors until further notice," police said.

"The PSPA is related to the ongoing emergency declaration at Coorparoo."

A police bomb squad has been called to investigate.

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Alleged gunman arrested after shots fired on Gold Coast

A man has been arrested after gunshots were allegedly fired outside a Gold Coast resort this afternoon.

Police were called to Surfers Paradise around 1pm after it was reported an armed man was chasing another man down the esplanade.

Police said the two men had been fighting outside a high-rise on Hamilton Avenue, when one of the men allegedly pulled out a gun, firing shots at the other man.

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"We had multiple reports of an armed male on the esplanade at Surfers Paradise," senior sergeant Angelique Maloney said.

"We were informed that a shot had been fired."

Officers followed the gunman, who was found hiding in nearby bushes.

"A subsequent search of the man allegedly located a firearm in his possession," police said.

"Officers immediately attended the scene and conducted extensive patrols of the area.

"There is no further threat to public safety."

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Nobody was injured during the incident and police are still searching for the other man involved in the altercation.

Police are appealing to members of the public with dash cam or CCTV footage to come forward.

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NSW needs puppy raisers for Australia's cutest volunteer role

Guide Dogs New South Wales is looking for people to help raise their next generation of puppies into world-class companions.

The 'labradorable' volunteer role aims to provide basic training and a loving home for dogs who eventually play a life-changing role in the independence of those who are vision impaired.

Sydney-based Sian Stallworthy has been a puppy raiser for nearly four years and has raised three perfect puppies for the organisation.

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Guide Dogs Australia welcomes new litter of pups

Currently she is raising Quinlee, who is 14-months-old and will soon undertake his final months of training.

Stallworthy said she gets enjoyment from the puppy itself, and the ultimate cause.

"The puppy raising process has been amazing," she said.

"Not only do I get the joy of looking after a new puppy which the whole family loves, but I also get to contribute to the work of Guide Dogs, which is doing a fantastic job at supporting people with low vision and blindness."

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Guide Dogs Australia welcomes new litter of pups

Puppy raisers foster the animal from eight weeks of age and help them become well socialised, confident, and focused before they start their formal Guide Dog training twelve months later.

Raisers aim to establish good toileting, feeding, sleeping, and walking routines.

They will also be required to attend weekly training sessions so the puppy can learn basic skills such as sitting nicely when being groomed, walking nicely on a lead and developing good house manners – all of which sets them up to develop the skills they'll need to change a life.

Guide Dogs NSW Puppy Development Manager Karen Hayter says Guide Dogs "wouldn't be sustainable without the assistance of our volunteers".

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Guide Dogs Australia welcomes new litter of pups

"Puppy raisers are a tremendous support to the community and ultimately help Australians living with blindness or low vision lead independent lives."

Guide Dogs NSW require puppy raisers to have a fully fenced yard, be away from home no more than four hours at a time, have access to a car and be able to attend training days in their local area.

Volunteers must be available for information sessions, vet checks and Puppy Pre-School.

"What you get in return is a life-changing experience and knowing that you've positively contributed to your community," Hayter said.

The organisation covers the cost of food, veterinary bills as well as flea and tick prevention.

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT has been raising the world class puppies for over 60 years, costing the organisation $50,000 per pup to breed, raise and train.