During uncertainty, the Dray family’s story serves as a testament to the power of hope, a mother’s intuition and the incredible individuals who make miracles possible. Jed’s smile is a constant reminder of the miracles that brought him back to his loving family.
Read MoreApril 22nd should have been a joyous homecoming for this young family, but when their three-day-old baby girl took a harrowing turn with her parents discovering blood in her vomit, Baby Hollie’s parents, raced to their local hospital desperate for medical support.
Read MoreAs a cattle man, Wayne Ware is built tough and been hardened by the challenges of life on the land. But he admits the horrific injuries he sustained in a serious accident on his Pioneer Valley property earlier this year challenged his views on conserving resources and getting back in the saddle.
Read MoreIf the saying ‘the greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members’, then Clermont is one amazing place.
Read More“You read about it, watch YouTube and videos, but it’s one of those things you think will never happen to you.”
Read MoreIt started as a morning of sightseeing in a picturesque area of North Queensland — and ended with a chopper rescue and a race against the tide.
Read More“RACQ CQ Rescue was there for us on the worst day of our lives. It is an absolutely essential service. We are proof that having the chopper available can really mean the difference between life and death.” Sally, Melbourne.
Read MoreAs a former flight paramedic in South Africa and Abu Dhabi, Brad Poultney knows how important lifesaving aeromedical care is in a time of dire need. He also knows how terrifying it can be to be a patient.
Read MoreLife is still a daily struggle for a Mackay couple who are haunted by the sound of helicopter blades after a horrific motor vehicle accident on the Bruce Highway a decade ago.
Read MoreCody Smith knows there’s only eight seconds to glory. But his recovery from serious injury is more long term as is his return to the sport he is passionate about – bull riding.
Read MoreLaying in pain in the fetal position in dense bushes as the rain pelted down, Chris Newlyn clearly remembers the RACQ CQ Rescue helicopter approaching him in the dark on a remote island in the Whitsundays.
Read MoreThe last couple of years could be described as a parent’s worst nightmare for the Dickinson family.
Read MoreDexter Reynolds was only six years old when he had his first flight in a helicopter – it was one of the most terrifying experiences of his mother Katie’s life.
Read MoreA heart attack at work in October last year has taught Alan Dukes an important lesson - to never take things for granted. Not your health or a rescue helicopter service that can potentially save your life.
Read MoreWorking in the mining sector obviously comes with risks. Workplace health and safety has improved immensely but the risk is still considered high compared to other jobs.
Read MoreAt the precipice of becoming a teenager, it can be a challenging time for any 12-year-old girl as they learn to handle new emotions but Hannah Papps displays determination, resilience and strength well beyond her young years.
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It was meant to be an enjoyable afternoon walk to the top of one of Mackay’s most famous landmarks on September 2 last year.
Read MoreEven after his death following a tragic accident last year, Jake Gibbons is still helping others.
Read MoreWhen Jofe Graham-Jenkins hadn’t arrived home by 7.40pm on September 6 last year, his wife Lorna knew something was wrong.
Read MoreAmerican Levi Verwoest was rescued from open water about 50km offshore by RACQ CQ Rescue after spending a cold and dark night sitting atop his overturned boat.
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