Held on Wednesday 14 August 2024 at Shoal Point Park, there was not a jumper in sight!

There were a few new members, in addition to the returning members and regulars present. Police officers from the Mackay Northern Beaches Station, Sergeant Tara Murnane and Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Acting Senior Sergeant Tanya Cashin gave the group an update and fielded questions, before their busy schedules dictated they be elsewhere.

Some of the Highlights:

• The 3 day ‘Operation Red Dragon’ with co-operation between the Northern Beaches and Mackay Police.
• Northern Beaches Station fielded many complaints from residents regarding youths riding off-road motorcycles in a noisy and unsafe manner. Descriptions of the bikes provided by the public assisted in the apprehension of the young offenders.
• In general, crime statistics have remained relatively lower since the completion of ‘Operation Whiskey Legion’ which occurred approximately 6 weeks prior.
• Police manning levels was addressed; although numbers of officers have increased, many are fresh out of the academy and continue to learn only that which experience teaches.
• Suitable E-scooter legislated usage is still under review.

Mackay Northern Beaches NHW is blessed with the support and involvement received from the local police.

LNP candidate for Mackay (and Mackay Northern Beaches NHW member) Nigel Dalton, along with Shelley, secretary to Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm, were both present.

6 December 2024 is the date tentatively set for the annual Mackay Northern Beaches NHW Christmas Party at Shoal Point, with more information to come to members.

Sergeant Tara Murnane and OIC Acting Senior Sergeant Tanya Cashin gave an update from police.