Acts of courage during Wieambilla tragedy honoured with police bravery awards
More than 290 police officers and civilians have been awarded bravery honours for their actions during the 2022 Wieambilla tragedy, in which three people, including two police officers, were killed in an ambush. The awards were presented at a private ceremony in Dalby by the Queensland Police Service, recognising courage, professionalism, and sacrifice under extreme conditions. Surviving officers Keely Brough and Randall Kirk, along with neighbour Victor Lewis, were among those honoured for their composure and critical contributions during the incident.
- ▪Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold and neighbour Alan Dare were killed during an ambush at a remote property in Wieambilla in December 2022.
- ▪Over 290 individuals received Queensland Police bravery awards, including valour, bravery, blue heart, and exemplary conduct medals.
- ▪Senior Constable Randall Kirk was awarded a valour medal for maintaining intelligence reporting under fire while injured.
- ▪Constable Keely Brough received a valour medal for providing accurate intelligence over two hours while concealed during the siege.
- ▪Victor Lewis was awarded a bravery medal for aiding Alan Dare and warning police about active armed offenders on the property.
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More than 290 people honoured with police bravery awards for acts of courage during Wieambilla tragedySBy Sarah RichardsTopic:Police2h ago2 hours agoWed 29 Apr 2026 at 7:04amMore than 290 people, including surviving officer Keely Brough, have been honoured with bravery awards for actions during the Wieambilla tragedy. (Supplied: Queensland Police Service)In short:Police officers and civilians have been honoured for acts of courage during the Wieambilla shootings, in which Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold and neighbour Alan Dare were killed in an ambush in 2022.The Queensland Police Service has handed out 292 awards for bravery at a private ceremony in Dalby.
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