Acts of courage during Wieambilla tragedy honoured with police bravery awards
Over 290 individuals were honored with police bravery awards for their courageous actions during the Wieambilla tragedy. The awards were presented at a private ceremony in Dalby, recognizing both police officers and civilians for their bravery in the face of danger. Commissioner Brett Pointing emphasized the lasting impact of the tragedy on the community and the police service.
- ▪More than 290 people received bravery awards for their actions during the Wieambilla tragedy.
- ▪Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold were killed in an ambush while responding to a missing person's report in 2022.
- ▪Surviving officer Keely Brough was recognized for her exceptional courage and professionalism during the incident.
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More than 290 people honoured with police bravery awards for acts of courage during Wieambilla tragedySBy Sarah RichardsTopic:PoliceWed 29 Apr 2026 at 5:04pmWed 29 Apr 2026 at 5:04pmWed 29 Apr 2026 at 5:04pmMore than 290 people, including surviving officer Keely Brough, have been honoured with bravery awards for actions during the Wieambilla tragedy. (Supplied: Queensland Police Service)In short:Police officers and civilians have been honoured for acts of courage during the Wieambilla shootings, in which Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold and neighbour Alan Dare were killed in an ambush in 2022.The Queensland Police Service has handed out 292 awards for bravery at a private ceremony in Dalby.
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