Crime Stoppers Race Day Ipswich a success!

On Friday August 18, the annual Ipswich Volunteer Crime Stoppers Race Day was held at the Ipswich Turf Club, Bundamba.
With around 150 attending the day, it was was a another great success.
Thank you also to the race sponsors and supporters on the day.  Special thanks to Providence, Riverlink, Jon Kent Lawyers and Ipswich City Council.
Charmain and Kay
Brittany and Karyn

Chelsey and Steve

Ladies during the Fashions on the field, proudly sponsored by Riverlink.
On behalf of the Ipswich Volunteer Crime Stoppers Committee, a big thank you to all of the assistance and support received on the day.
Congratulations again to Mrs Kirkmann who won first prize in the raffle which was a BBQ donated by Bunnings West Ipswich.
Crime Stoppers is making a huge difference in our community. For the month of July, as a result of information received through Crime Stoppers, $5,485 worth of proceeds of crime was confiscated, $44,170 worth of drugs seized

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Drink and drug driving awareness for Queensland Road Safety Week

During Queensland Road Safety Week, each day represents a component of the Fatal Five with Tuesday focusing on drink and drug driving.
The Yamanto Police were out in force across the Ipswich District reminding drivers to not drink, drug and drive.

Drink and drug driving is an increasing road safety problem, and there is a particularly strong association between drug use and crash involvement, with the risk estimated to be equal that of a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.1 to 0.15 per cent BAC (CARRS-Q)

In Queensland it’s an offence to drive with THC (active ingredient found in cannabis – including some medicinal cannabis) in your system, even if it’s prescribed by a doctor.
Driving whilst under the influence of alcohol and drugs affects our ability to drive safely and can affect your judgement, vision, coordination and reflexes – all of which increase your risk of having a crash.
Remember to take

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