Two local school were lucky enough to have a visit from the Queensland Police Pipes and Drums this morning, August 27. Both Mooloolaba State Primary and Maroochydore State Primary schools got to experience Kops in Kilts, a program tailored to suit primary school children. After a busy morning, kicking off Road Safety Week and ‘piping’ the […]
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Sunshine Coast Road Safety Week launched for 2018
As in previous years, the Queensland Government has launched a statewide road safety event, Queensland Road Safety Week from Monday, August 27 to Friday, August 31. This week long event is an opportunity for all Queenslanders to be directly involved in making our roads safer for everyone and residents from the Sunshine Coast have certainly […]
Pedestrian safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Pedestrians share the road with vehicles, but have no protection in an impact. In 2017, 35 pedestrians died and 357 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility for all road users. Pedestrians should stop, look and listen before crossing the road. Be aware of your surroundings […]
Stolen Vehicle Hot List for week ending 24th August
Sunshine Coast Police are asking members of the public to assist in locating the stolen motor vehicles listed below. If a vehicle on the list is sighted please call Police Link 131 444– do not try to intercept the vehicle. We would also like to remind everyone to ensure that their vehicles are left secured […]
Queensland Road Safety Week launched for 2018
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey, along with Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan and Commissioner Ian Stewart, have issued an urgent plea to Queensland motorists in the lead up to this year’s Queensland Road Safety Week. Queensland Road Safety Week is a joint initiative of the Department […]
Coffee chain helps the drive to speak up for road safety
Sunshine Coast Police will team up with Zarraffa’s Coffee to acknowledge good driving behaviour. During Road Safety Week, which begins on Monday, August 27 through to Friday, August 31, Sunshine Coast Police will be rewarding drivers across the coast with vouchers for a complimentary beverage from one of Zarraffa’s Sunshine Coast stores. The vouchers will […]
Sunshine Coast officers get their health check up!
Last week, Sunshine Coast Police held a ‘Health Expo’ at the Maroochydore RSL for Police officers and staff members. The expo promoted the health and well-being of our QPS members and their families, encouraging people to focus on four pillars: Fair and Positive Workplaces, Safe Workplaces, Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies. The event was free for QPS employees […]
Learn to Drink Rite and stay safe on our roads
Have you ever had a couple of drinks and then considered driving? The Drink Rite event involves a standard drinks presentation and at least six participants who consume alcohol and have the opportunity to be breath tested by a police officer. Senior Constable Kelly O’Brien said the Drink Rite event helps people learn about the […]
Join us! Free Road Safety Week Senior Drivers Forum
The Sunshine Coast District Crime Prevention Unit, Department of Transport and the University of Sunshine Coast are hosting a Senior Drivers Forum for Road Safety Week! The forum will cover a range of topics including vehicle modifications, local transport options, road rules refresher and Dr Bridie Scott-Parker will deliver a session on ‘Staying Safer’ on […]
Update 7: Homicide investigation, Logan
Police have charged a fourth person as investigations continue into the death of 16-year-old Larissa Beilby, who was located deceased at Stapylton in June. Operation Quebec Jagger was launched on June 27 after Miss Beilby was located deceased in the back of a utility around 2pm in a gated community on Silky Oak Drive. Yesterday, […]