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Scanner crackdown on prison contraband

New body scanning technology has launched at the Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre in a zero-tolerance crackdown on prison contraband. The technology can detect weapons, drugs and mobiles creating a safer workplace for Custodial Correctional Officers It’s part of a three-month technology trial of less

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Revolutionary program supporting prisoner rehabilitation

Low security prisoners in Townsville have trialled a new community service program restoring ecosystems that support the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area while connecting them to nature. Developed in partnership with Envite Environment and Queensland Corrective Services, and funded by the partnership between the Australian

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Award-winning Townsville program trains for First Nations’ jobs

A North Queensland Corrective Services initiative is helping Close the Gap on life outcomes of First Nations prisoners in Townsville. Townsville Low Custody Correctional Centre’s partnership with Civil Safety delivers six hands-on training programs for low custody First Nations prisoners in conservation and land management, rural

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QCS officers receive Australian Corrections Medal from Queensland Governor

Congratulations again to QCS' newest Australian Corrections Medal recipients after they recently received their awards from the Queensland Governor, Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM. After being named in the Australia Day Honours List, Superintendent Stephen Wright, Correctional Supervisor Renee Rieson and Community Corrections District Manager Geoffrey

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Woodford Correctional Centre multimillion dollar drug seizures

Queensland Corrective Services Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Operations has issued a stern warning to anyone considering attempting to smuggle drugs into Queensland correctional centres. “Anyone who attempts to bring contraband into correctional centres will be caught,” Deputy Commissioner Gary McCahon said. The warning comes after a joint operation

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QCS weaves stars to promote violence-free communities

A key Queensland Corrective Services community service project is helping to bring people together and promote violence-free communities one star at a time. The One Billion Stars Project, created in 2012 and founded by Maryanne Talia Pau, is a star weaving project recognised as a symbol

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Media Alert: Prisoners lend a helping hand after TC Kirrily

Prisoners from Townsville Correctional Complex have rolled up their sleeves and started their chainsaws to assist with the TC Kirrily cleanup. Prisoners from Townsville Men's Low Security Farm and Winton, Boulia and Julia Creek Work Camps have deployed to the Billabong Sanctuary, which suffered significant damage

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Prisoners help Queensland prepare for Cyclone Jasper

Low risk prisoners at Innisfail Work Camp are playing an important role in helping the town prepare for Cyclone Jasper, assisting the SES and Cassowary Coast Regional Council. The prisoners have been working in the community to prepare for storm season, clearing drains and gutters and

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Reporting near Queensland prisons

Queensland Corrective Services would like to remind journalists and news crews that under Section 132 of the Corrections Act, it is an offence to record or photograph Queensland Corrective Services’ facilities without the permission of the Commissioner. Our officers patrol the perimeters of our centres and