[flashback] 1981 Melbourne Military Tattoo
On the eve of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Australia in Melbourne, we revisit the Melbourne Military Tattoo of 1981 which included Police Pipe Bands from Victoria, NSW and Queensland. Our band had a central position in the massed pipes and drums; Frank Launt of the NSW Police Pipe Band featuring as the lead bass drummer. The Pipe Major was Bill Brown and the Drum Sergeant was Allan Chatto. I am sure those who remember the band from that time will recognise a few other fa


Celebrating 70 Years Service 2016-2017
The NSW Police Pipe Band is excited to announce preparations Celebrating 70 Years of service to the NSW Police Force and the people of NSW. Over the next 18months we will be celebrating the achievements of the band and tremendous service of members past and present. We hope to hold some special events throughout the year along with our regular commitments. Please refer to our [EVENTS PAGE] to follow our forthcoming engagements. The NSW Police Pipe Band was formed in 1946 b


100 Years of Women in Policing - March
It was 100 years ago, this year, the first two women joined the NSW Police Force, marking a place in Australian history. Women have since made a significant contribution to the Force, to the safety of the community, while at the same time helping to shape the state of NSW. Today the baton relay came to an end, with an historic run over the Harbour Bridge. Six runners, including a former Olympian and current detective, carried the custom-made baton via the Cahill Expressway,

Bundanoon Highland Gathering 2015
We had a great time this year at the "Bundanoon is Brigadoon" event in the the Southern Highlands town on 11 April, 2015, This Highland Gathering is one of the most popular and well attended events in the Scottish Heritage calendar. We encourage everyone to attend this fabuous event next year. #bundanoon #pipebands #bagpipes #nswpolice