As the traffic on our highways and roads picks up as hordes head west for the Big Red Bash, the warning is out. Senior Constable Rob Edwards says to ensure that everyone gets to and returns to their home from this years’ Big Red Bash in Birdsville safely be aware that Windorah Police will once … [Read more...]
Windorah Police Warn Community to Remember the Fatal Five
Given that there is in increase in social activities within the Windorah area Windorah Police are on the lookout. Senior Constable Rob Edwards says it’s important to remind road users of their responsibility especially in relation to the above fatal five, particularly drink and drug … [Read more...]
Isisford Copper Swears
SWEARS IN - That is - As the towns’ new “Adopt -A-Cop” and Senior Constable Andrew Williams says ever since this Oath taking ceremony he’s really become one of the Isisford gang. “It’s a great thing to be an Adopt-A-Cop, especially in a small country town like Isisford. The students at … [Read more...]
Watch for Blackall RBT Sites
It’s coming to the time of year where an increased amount of traffic is appearing on the main highway through Blackall and local Police are ready to ensure our roads stay safe. Constable Patten from Blackall says as well as the increase from tourists, there’s also a number of local events on … [Read more...]
Police and Emergency Services Kept Busy
There’s been a very lucky escape for four people off Wellington Point after the catamaran they were in capsized. Police say all four, 2 adults and 2 children, are extremely lucky to have caped unharmed as none of the occupants were wearing life jackets at the time of the accident. Police are … [Read more...]
Campaign warns drivers to slow down this Easter
It is that time of the year again - When road deaths and tragedies become news all too often and this year Emergency Services want even the most diligent of drivers to take extra care. Of target this year will those who choose to cruise ‘Just A Little Over’ speed limits. Transport and Main … [Read more...]
Update : Suspicious fire, Emerald
Emerald detectives have charged a second man following investigations into a suspicious fire at Emerald on March 13. The fire occurred around 7.20pm at a duplex on Glovar Street and the blaze caused significant damage to the building. Detectives travelled to Lismore to extradite a … [Read more...]
Aramac Kids Send a Message
As part of the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence on Friday, the Aramac State School students, staff and their Adopt-A-Cop Officer spent the morning engaged in a number of activities focusing on respectful behaviours and choosing kindness. Everyone showed their support by … [Read more...]
Blackall Police Efforts Recognised by District Officer
The Queensland Police Service has endorsed the community’s wonderful recognition of the Billy Carts Committee who were awarded ‘Event of Year’ at this year’s Australia Day Awards. The committee runs an annual billy cart event for the children of the Central West and Acting Superintendent Paul … [Read more...]
Police reinforce ‘if it’s flooded, forget it’ message
With heavy rain falling across north west and central Queensland today, police are urging motorists to drive to conditions and heed the message: if it’s flooded, forget it. Police say a number of drivers have been rescued after proceeding through flooded roads in the Townsville area over the … [Read more...]
