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Construction milestone at Mount Isa aeromedical base
Construction of the new $31.8 million LifeFlight and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Mount Isa base is approaching the halfway stage with some exterior walls going up in place in the past week.
More detailsOutback Survival: Safety Around Water
20 Jul 2018Despite only a fraction of the population living in remote or rural areas, these regions are responsible for one third of all drownings nationwide.
Read full storyOutback Survival: Snakes and Snakebites
13 Jul 2018Snakebite first aid can be very effective if done quickly.
Read full storyOutback Survival Tips
12 Jul 2018There are few places on earth as vast, beautiful, rugged or unforgiving as the Australian outback. Be prepared and cautious before you set out on your outback adventure.
Read full storyHealth and Aviation Online
30 May 2018Until Recently, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) heavily relied on the use of paper-based systems to record patient medical data. In conjunction with Brisbane based tech start-up, Buckham&Duffy, the RFDS have developed and transitioned records their new digitised system.
Read full story2018 Local Heroes Announced
15 May 2018Nine local heroes from each of Queensland's nine RFDS bases have been announced.
Read full storyA catastrophic accident that changed Lexie's life forever
26 Apr 2018At just 18-years old, Lexie, a young women from Townsville had a truly horrific accident while enjoying her first work experience at one of the remotest spots in Australia.
Read full storyRidewest on a journey from Brisbane to Longreach
23 Apr 2018Ridewest riders have begun their 1237km journey from Brisbane to Longreach. The team have nearly raised $1 000 000 for the RFDS mental health service since their first ride in 2010.
Read full storyA Royal visit for our Cairns base
10 Apr 2018King Charles unveils the name of the newest addition to the Queensland Fleet. A call to Gilberton Station gives the King insight into the families that it will service.
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