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20260715 Boulia Camel Races

Major rural events bolstered by QCS Work Camps

It's arguably Cloncurry's biggest and most important weekend of the year, but before the crowds roll in and the rodeo rides into town the Julia Creek Work Camp is already hard at work behind the scenes helping turn one of Outback Queensland’s most iconic community

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QCS Commissioner retires after 44-year career in public safety

Commissioner of Queensland Corrective Services, Paul Stewart APM has announced his retirement after a 44-year career in public safety. He was appointed Commissioner of Queensland Corrective Services in July 2021. He has overseen an agency which has grown from 4900 to over 8000 officers, the vast majority

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QCS Intel officers seize more than $250,000 in illegal drugs through mail system

Attempted contraband introductions thwarted by QCS Intelligence Officers More than $250,000 of illegal drugs seized in one incident Corrective Services Investigation Unit, Queensland Police Service is now investigating Attempts to introduce contraband into correctional facilities through fake privileged legal mail are being routinely thwarted

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Townsville recruits start new QCS career

Thirty-one officers start new career at Townsville Correctional Complex. Largest correctional officer graduation in Townsville in 18 months. New officers bring a range of backgrounds and life experiences. Opportunities available throughout the state to join the frontline of community safety.

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Mareeba recruits start new QCS career

Twenty-nine officers start new career at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre Graduation ceremony the biggest in the last five years Family links highlight generational career opportunities within QCS Opportunities available throughout the state to join the frontline of community safety Lotus Glen Correctional Centre welcomed 29

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Rockhampton recruits start new QCS career

Sixteen officers start new career at Capricornia Correctional Centre Family links highlight generational career opportunities within QCS Opportunities available throughout the state to join the frontline of community safety Sixteen new Custodial Correctional Officers stepped up to join the frontline of community safety today (22

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Outstanding service honoured in 2026 King’s Birthday List

Three Queensland Corrective Services officers awarded the Australian Corrections Medal Officers recognised for decades of outstanding service to custodial and community corrections 48 QCS officers recognised with ACM since it was instituted in 2017   Three Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) officers have been awarded the Australian

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Thirty year partnership supporting First Nations prisoners

Queensland Corrective Services has celebrated 30 years of partnership with the Mackay-based Binga Birry Justice Group. The group facilitates monthly Elder visits to Capricornia Correctional Centre and Townsville Correctional Complex to provide cultural support for First Nations prisoners. Clocking up an estimated half a million kilometres travelling