Derek’s Desk – 3 Apr 2012

by Derek on April 3, 2012

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| Notes from a GM – Bike Ride for Charity

Survived and Arrived!

Over 500K was raised through sponsorships for Carers Australia.  Click for the best part…

Derek’s Desk – 31 March 2012

April 2, 2012
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| Notes from a GM – Bike Ride for Charity Pollie Pedal, and Tour de France  We headed out of Lakes Entrance with a Police escort up a very steep incline and then soon after that we were off into the rolling hills near Bruthern, and then East across the ranges to Orbost. In total we [...]

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Derek’s Desk – March 30 2012

March 29, 2012
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| Notes from a GM – Bike Ride for Charity What an honour – children from the East Gippsland Specialist School met the Pollie Pedal-ers at the edge of Bairnsdale and led the peloton into the town centre where the entire East Gippsland Specialist School contingent awaited to greet the riders.

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Derek’s Desk – March 29 2012

March 29, 2012
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| Notes from a GM – Bike Ride for Charity  Flat tyres, Real Coffee and Important stories “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”  – Mark Twain

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Derek’s Desk – 28 March 2012

March 27, 2012
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|Notes From A GM – Bike Ride for Charity - Highlights from Day 2   A Traffic Hazard, a Blowout, a Press Conference Equals a Great Day! “Choose always the way that seems the best, however rough it may be; custom will soon render it easy and agreeable.”  - Pythagoras The Usefulness of Stripey Arm-bands

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Derek’s Desk – 26 Mar 2012

March 27, 2012
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Notes from a GM – Bike Ride for Charity Day 1 – Crime Stoppers/Crimsafe Team Beginning of the Pollie Pedal  It was a cool and cloudy sky in Geelong this morning, but that did not deter approximately 60 keen cyclists from suiting up in their riding kits on Day 1 of 8 days of cycling [...]

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New Mobile Website for Crime Stoppers

March 27, 2012
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Crime Stoppers Australia – has launched a mobile version of their website www.crimestoppers.com.au that allows uploading of information regarding criminal activity together with photos and videos. You can now report information using a smart phone or tablet computer.

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Derek’s Desk – 9 Mar 2012

March 9, 2012
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| NOTES FROM THE  GM – BIKE RIDE FOR CHARITY On March 25th 2012 I will be joining a number of federal and state politicians in the 2012 “Pollie Pedal” charity bike ride. I will be riding as a member of the Crime Stoppers / Crimsafe Team. The ride will start in Geelong, VIC, and [...]

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$25,000 of Crimsafe Given Away

February 22, 2012
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$25,000 worth of Crimsafe products was given away by Crimsafe In February! Each day from the 6th of Feb to the 10th Feb 2012 a lucky viewer of the Channel 9 TODAY show each won $5,000 worth of Crimsafe products to be installed on their home.  

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Lost A Trailer?

February 21, 2012
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NEW – Satellite Tracking of Stolen Trailers Crime Stoppers Australia has teamed up with Viper Trak, a satellite tracking company, in an effort to curb illicit trading of stolen trailers. In a joint initiative, Crime Stoppers Australia and Viper Trak have created a website where the public can post, review and report stolen trailers.

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Crime Stoppers Day 2012

February 10, 2012

Today is Crime Stoppers Day! We are celebrating the fact that as a result of Crime Stoppers QLD receiving 53,421 anonymous phone calls and 3,063 website reports, and the subsequent investigative work of the Queensland Police Service personnel, a total of 1,795 offenders were arrested on 4,692 charges during 2011. Yay! Thank you Crime Stoppers [...]

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Xmas Good Will For Slacks Creek Family

December 20, 2011
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What does DJR/Jim Beam Racing, Brisbane Broncos, QLD Cowboys, Penrith Panthers, QLD Bulls, Gold Coast Suns, and Brisbane Lions and have to do with one family in Brisbane?

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V8 Supercar Hot Lap Experience!

November 24, 2011
V8 Supercar Hot Lap Experience competition Winner

WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations Bron Hillhouse, Victoria We are proud to announce Bron Hillhouse as the winner of the Grand Prize in the Crimsafe V8 Supercar Hot Lap Experience competition. Bron LIKED US on Facebook for her chance to win a V8 Supercar Hot Lap Experience – AND WON! The Grand Prize is: An [...]

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