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Vale Dame Marie Bashir

Vale Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir

21 Jan 2026

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Marie Bashir. Dame Marie Bashir served as joint Patron of the RFDS South Eastern Section with her husband, the late Sir Nicholas Shehadie, during her term as Governor of New South Wales from 2001 to 2014.

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30 Jan 2020

"I'm 26 weeks pregnant. It's too early to give birth."

Juarne was in labour at only 26 weeks pregnant.

Juarne
24 Jan 2020

Just in time

When Leah was born, doctors detected a heart murmur and needed the RFDS.

Leah Dunk
24 Jan 2020

Meet our staff

Meet our dedicated pilots and doctors.

Staff
24 Jan 2020

The Flying Doctor saves the day

The Flying Doctor saves the day for young, Lachie.

Lachie Keogh