BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:
Nine North Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers were recognised for their exceptional efforts at the 2026 Australia Day Achievement Awards held in Townsville last night.
The awards are presented annually to Queensland SES staff and volunteers whose efforts have exceeded the normal course of duty within the previous year.
SES Chief Officer Mark Armstrong said the awards offered an opportunity to recognise the ongoing dedication, professionalism and service embodied by the state's volunteers during challenging conditions.
"For over 50 years SES members have supported regional and rural communities to prepare for and recover from e...