Community EUMUNDI POLICE UPDATE Ricky Dodds, A/SGT Officer in Charge, Eumundi Police Station
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The most dangerous thing people do on a daily basis is to get into a motor vehicle. Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death in Australia. Despite this, many people become complacent regarding motor vehicles whether they are a driver, passenger or pedestrian - which can lead to inattention and risky behaviour. The real effect/potential danger of motor vehicles typically isn’t realised until yourself or a person you know is involved in a crash causing injury or worse. The effects of these incidents can severely effect family, friends and the wider community. Queensland Police have identified the “Fatal 5” factors which consistently contribute to fatal road crashes.
1. Distraction and Inattention – Driver distraction is one of the main causes of road crashes, accounting for 1 out of 4 road crashes. Using a mobile phone while driving is highly distracting. Store your phone out of reach when driving to remove temptation. 2. Drink and Drug driving – The best advice regarding alcohol and drug use is simply do not drive. Alcohol and drugs affect your ability to drive safely. Queensland Police conduct random tests for drink and drug driving. 3. Fatigue – If you are feeling sleepy, stop driving immediately. There is no cure for sleepiness except sleep. 4. Seat Belts – You are 10 times more likely to be killed in
a road crash if you are not wearing a seat belt. The first thing you should do once you get in your car is to put your seat belt on and ensure other occupants have theirs on before driving off. 5. Speeding – Speeds just over 5km/h above the speed limit in urban areas, and 10km/h above the speed limit in rural areas are sufficient to double the risk of a casualty crash. Eumundi Police will be continuing to target the “Fatal 5” in an effort to reduce trauma on our local roads. You can help to make our community a safer place by ensuring your driving doesn’t include any of the “Fatal 5” driving behaviours.
If you see any type of suspicious activity, please call Eumundi Police on 5442 8222 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Without information from members of the community we cannot solve these crimes.
PA D D L I N G F O R A C A U S E Eumundi local Wade James recently completed a massive 250km ocean ski paddle from Noosa to Bundaberg in a bid to raise funds and awareness for charity Forget Me Not which is helping to put an end to child trafficking. The Imperial Hotel hosted Wade’s last supper on the Friday night before Wade pushed off early Saturday morning. Forget Me Not Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrea Nave said, “Wade was supported by 50 locals - all ready for some old fashioned fundraising and friendship - 4562 style.”
With a crew of locals cheering him on, Wade set off in his 22 foot long ski in rough seas, from Noosa Surf Life Saving Club. Despite the choppy conditions, Wade managed to clear the shore break and head out to the open ocean. After five days at sea from dawn till dusk, he arrived at Bundaberg Surf Life Saving Club exhausted but in good spirits having raised over $20,000 on his journey. Andrea assured, “The funds Wade raised will help Forget Me
Not Australia address the issue of child trafficking into orphanages.” Wade added, “Orphanages are on the decline, and now we know better, it’s time to stop supporting orphanages and support families instead.” Andrea explained that her research has shown that 85% of kids touted as orphans by many charities, actually have one or both parents alive who are willing to care for them. Wade explained, “That’s why I did this paddle - because it’s time to do better for kids!”
Andrea shared that the evening raised $1300 for the charity. Forget Me Not Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrea Nave and Eumundi’s paddle champion Wade James.
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Wade with partner Minna Knight and twin girls Isabella and Jasmin, before setting off. 6
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Some of Wade’s support crew at the Imperial Hotel.