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Queenslander Alan Dare was always his family's hero.

Soon he'll be farewelled as "everyone's hero".

The 58-year-old grandfather couldn't have known the rural block next door to his Western Downs home would be the site of a siege in which six people would die, but he did think someone needed help.

Mr Dare went to make sure his neighbours were safe after hearing multiple gunshots and seeing thick smoke in the area on December 12.

Instead, Mr Dare was shot and left for dead alongside Queensland Police Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, by his neighbours Nathaniel, Gareth and Stacey Train.

The prime minister said Alan "did the great Australian thing and went to help" and for those actions, he's been posthumously awarded the Queensland Police Bravery Medal.

While he's a new hero for many Australians, the loved ones farewelling him at his funeral on Friday know their "Poppy" has always been a man for others.

"He was always our hero, but now he's everyone's hero," his daughter Renee Richards told Sunrise.

"So it's good that everyone knows his face, but it's super sad."

Mr Dare was a dearly loved husband and father, treasured poppy, loved son and son-in-law and loving brother, his funeral notice says.

The service will include a procession of Ford cars, which Alan loved, from the Ipswich funeral home to Centenary Memorial Gardens.

The Wieambilla and Tara community are also mourning their neighbour and friend, with a GoFundMe appeal for Alan's wife of 26 years Kerry Dare raising $95,452 when it was intended to raise $25,000.

Ms Richards said her dad had always gone out of his way to help other people and ask them what he could do.

"So I'm glad he did, he did it (died) doing something that he loved," she said.

Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll will present Alan's bravery medal for his "actions on the fateful day and public acknowledgement of his sacrifice" to his family at a special event on January 18.

"We don't need a medal to know that he was a hero, but it's good that he's kind of getting one, and it's good that he's getting one," Ms Richards said.

Police investigating the shootings have revealed the constables were planning to arrest Nathaniel Train when they went to the Wieambilla property but there were no indications they could be in danger.

A warrant had been issued for Nathaniel after he got bogged trying to cross the Queensland border on December 17, 2021 and allegedly damaged a gate and left two registered firearms behind.

Police had called the Trains and visited the Wieambilla property multiple times looking for the former school principal, but no one ever picked up the phone or answered the door.

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Queenslander Alan Dare always showed up, even on the day he was killed.

That's how friends and family have remembered the generous, caring and humble 58-year-old, who was shot dead along with two police officers at Wieambilla last week.

Mr Dare went to check on neighbours after hearing gunshots and seeing thick smoke coming from the next door property on December 12.

Instead, he was shot and left for dead alongside constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, by his neighbours Nathaniel, Gareth and Stacey Train.

Mr Dare was given a hero's send-off on Friday with hundreds of people lining the streets of his hometown Ipswich to pay respects as his coffin passed, escorted by three police motorbikes and heading a procession of the XC Ford Falcon Cobras, his favourite car.

As his coffin was carried to an outdoor chapel, a mate shouted "three cheers for Alan Dare" with mourners applauding.

His emotional children Renee and Corey Richards struggled to find words after the sudden loss of the dearly loved husband and father, treasured poppy, son and son-in-law and brother.

"Oh I love you dad and I'm sorry ... I'm always gonna love ya, we're always gonna be there and we're gonna look after mum," Ms Richards sobbed.

Funeral celebrant Gaylene Salomon read the words Alan's daughter had written about him, which echoed through the snippets of memories his distraught mates later spoke about.

"He was a giant man that did things, the things that really matter. The sympathetic ear, the helping hand, the heart of gold, the voice of reason," she said.

"Steady as a rock, he was always there, and guys like him are a rare and precious find: generous to a fault, going long where others fall short. They don't brag or boast, they pick up the slack ... they lower the temperature, they don't hold grudges, they unlock potential.

"They don't show off, they show up."

Grief-stricken family and mates are still coming to terms with the permanent loss of such a dependable and selfless figure in their lives.

Some wailed, some wept, some sobbed.

Friends spoke fondly Alan's love for his wife of 26 years, Kerry, his tinkering with cars, especially Fords, and his favourite ritual of getting up to watch Thunderbirds while drinking a Dare Iced Coffee.

The same humble man was praised by the prime minister last week after he did "the great Australian thing and went to help", an action for which he's been posthumously awarded the Queensland Police Bravery Medal.

The Wieambilla and Tara community are mourning their neighbour and friend, with a GoFundMe appeal for him raising $95,452 when it was intended to raise $25,000.

His best mate Max, who had known him 37 years, couldn't hold back his tears as searched for the words to pay tribute to bloke he nicknamed Rambo.

"He was just a good friend. He helped me through a lot of stuff ... but also when I needed a hand ... he was always there for me," Max sobbed.

"He always showed up."

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Six days after Melbourne Victory fans' violent derby pitch invasion, Football Australia (FA) is set to hand down heavy sanctions to the A-League club.

Points deductions, heavy fines and playing home games behind closed doors all appear on the table after about 150 spectators stormed the AAMI Park pitch in Saturday night's A-League Men match against Melbourne City.

City goalkeeper Tom Glover, referee Alex King, a TV cameraman and two security guards were injured in the melee, which forced the abandonment of the match.

FA confirmed on Thursday, when they slapped another eight pitch invaders with bans between five and 20 years in length, they intended to provide an update on Victory on Friday.

Two pitch invaders had on Tuesday received life bans from attending or participating in football.

Victory responded to the FA show cause notice on Wednesday.

FA run the judiciary process for the A-League Men and Women competitions.

It is a difficult proposition for FA, who need to balance coming down hard on Victory and adequately holding them to account without crippling the club financially and heavily punishing the majority of good fans.

The game's governing body will also need to decide how to handle Western United's home game against Victory at AAMI Park on Boxing Day, especially in terms of fan attendance.

United would have counted on Monday's game as one of their big earners and largest crowds of the season.

Four men allegedly responsible for attacks on Glover, the cameraman and security guards have already been charged by Victoria Police.

Another nine people, aged between 17 and 28, are facing a range of police charges including criminal damage and disrupting a match.

A total of 36 people have so far been identified by police.

About $150,000 worth of damage was caused to AAMI Park during the pitch invasion and about 80 flares or fireworks were set off, police say.

FA also need to decide whether the result will stand.

City were leading 1-0 before the match was abandoned.

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As Melbourne Victory brace for heavy sanctions from Football Australia over their fans' violent derby pitch invasion, more alleged rioters have been arrested.

Points deductions, heavy fines and playing home games behind closed doors all appear on the table for Victory after about 150 spectators stormed the AAMI Park pitch in Saturday night's A-League Men match against Melbourne City.

Sanctions are expected to be handed down on Friday.

City goalkeeper Tom Glover suffered a concussion and facial laceration when he was hit with a metal bucket wielded by a pitch invader, while referee Alex King, a TV cameraman and two security guards were also injured in the melee.

The game was abandoned and FA handed Victory a show cause notice as a result.

On Friday, Ticketek removed sales pages for Victory's upcoming home fixtures against Brisbane Roar on January 6 and Sydney FC on January 26.

It is unclear how Western United's home match against Victory, scheduled for AAMI Park on Boxing Day, may be affected. Victoria Police confirmed plans include "a highly visible police presence" at the game.

Victoria Police confirmed 29 people had been arrested over the pitch invasion, with 24 - including 11 men aged between 18 and 38 dealt with on Friday - so far facing charges.

Thirteen people were charged earlier in the week with offences including violent disorder and assault.

Four men allegedly responsible for attacks on Glover, the cameraman and security guards have already been charged.

A total of 36 people have so far been identified by police.

FA has also handed out bans preventing the pitch invaders from attending or participating in football.

Two pitch invaders on Tuesday received life bans, while on Thursday another eight people were slapped with bans of between five and 20 years.

About $150,000 worth of damage was caused to AAMI Park during the pitch invasion and about 80 flares or fireworks were set off, police say.

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