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#98 Murray began bleeding out internally, after he hit the handlebars of his motorcross bike
After Murray Collins hit the handlebars of his motorcross bike, mid race, Julie was watching from the sidelines and waiting for her husband to stand up. But he didn't.
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John Fahey Vale
13 Sep 2020It is with great sadness the Royal Flying Doctor Service learns of John Fahey’s passing. John Fahey, in addition to his significant political and social roles, was an Independent Councillor for the Australia Council of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia from 2003 to 2006.
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Flying Doctor provides big boost for national economy
11 Sep 2020A new study has revealed the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides more than $2.5 billion in benefits to the Australian economy each year through its life-saving aeromedical services to regional, rural and remote Australians.
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RFDS pilot celebrates 20 years helping Queenslanders
03 Sep 2020A flight with his high school teacher has manifested into a rewarding, 20-year career as a pilot with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) for Captain James Williams.
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Pilot's World War II mission remembered
01 Sep 2020It’s been 75 years since World War II ended on September 2, 1945, and the deadliest military conflict in history had few positives emerge from its horrors. However two advancements, one in the medical field and one in education, are both connected to the RFDS.
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A gift from the heart
01 Sep 2020The Flying Doctor recently visited Kangaroo Island to give back to a community in recovery from this summer's devastating bushfires.
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Regional Patient Transfer Facility marks first 100 days
01 Sep 2020The RFDS Mount Gambier Patient Transfer Facility – the first of its kind in regional South Australia – has completed its first 100 days of service to the community.
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Mums and bubs rely on the Flying Doctor
01 Sep 2020Women's Health Week: Health issues related to pregnancy, birth and newborn babies are among the most common reasons the Flying Doctor is called for assistance in WA. RFDS flight nurse Ashlee Blood says it's an incredibly humbling experience being there women in such a life-changing event.
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Flying Doctor in WA propels forward
01 Sep 2020RFDS Western Operations longest serving engineer Greg Turner who retired last year and returned to serve during COVID-19 was given the honor of installing the first next generation propeller on the PC-12 aircraft.
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Timewarp Trivia a success for all generations
31 Aug 2020More than 600 trivia buffs tested their general knowledge in the Flying Doctor's second online quiz fundraiser spotlighting music, film and cultural touchstones throughout the decades.
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WA Governor officially opens upgraded facilities at RFDS Meekatharra base
28 Aug 2020The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia and patron of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia officially opened upgraded facilities at the RFDS Meekatharra base today.
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RFDS sources new decontaminant in battle against COVID- 19
28 Aug 2020The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is ensuring patient and staff safety during the pandemic through use of a newly sourced aircraft decontaminant.
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A narrow escape on the Nullarbor
26 Aug 2020Chris Franks is lucky to be alive after he rolled his vehicle near Cook, South Australia. Flight Nurse Cameron Sims tells his story.
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Hard work pays off for latest Flying Doctor Flight Nurse
21 Aug 2020Hard work, dedication and a firm belief in quality healthcare for all has driven Elizabeth Ferrier the newest flight nurse for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) to get back in the air.
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Mobile Health Hubs ready to roll
18 Aug 2020Two old decommissioned buses have been transformed into modern, mobile health clinics and they're about to undertake an amazing journey around regional Tasmania.
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