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16 Sep 2026

Ergon Energy Retail customers deliver $21 million for life-saving services across Queensland

A remarkable 26-year partnership between Ergon Energy Retail and the RFDS has reached a major milestone, with customers and employees helping to raise more than $21 million to support vital healthcare services across Queensland

15 Sep 2026

More than a job, but a life with the RFDS

What began as an adventurous career move has become a life-changing journey for Justine, one filled with challenges, opportunities, lifelong friendships and unforgettable experiences that have shaped both the person and nurse she is today.

14 Sep 2026

RFDS (Queensland Section) invests in next generation aeromedical fleet

For almost four decades, the Beechcraft King Air has been the backbone of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) aeromedical fleet, supporting the safe and reliable transfer of patients across regional, rural and remote communities.

10 Sep 2026

Vale Ian and Hannah Campbell: Champions of the Queensland Spirit

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic deaths of Ian Campbell, and his daughter, Hannah.

01 Sep 2026

Roma Saleyards backs RFDS charity sales this September

The Roma Saleyards is pleased to announce it will welcome back the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) charity sales in September 2026.

27 Aug 2026

Growing up alongside the RFDS

At 93-years-old, Helen has spent almost her entire life alongside the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

24 Aug 2026

Council backs rural and regional health with RFDS landing fees waived

Rockhampton Regional Council has continued its support for rural healthcare by waiving more than $180,000 in Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) landing fees over the past 12 months.

19 Aug 2026

The importance of frontline primary health care in tackling chronic disease

There’s no doubting the importance of aeromedical support across Queensland but there’s another frontline service that’s every bit as important and plays a major role in the health and wellbeing of people across the state.

14 Aug 2026

New emergency airstrip takes off in Far North Queensland

The Crisafulli Government is getting on with the job of strengthening disaster resilience in Far North Queensland, with construction now underway on a new emergency airstrip at Dunbar on the Burke Developmental Road.

13 Aug 2026

Samantha's daughter needed the Flying Doctor and now she helps keep it flying

While on a family holiday in North Queensland, Samantha's two-year-old daughter, Isla, was pulled unresponsive from the caravan park swimming pool.

10 Aug 2026

RFDS travelling dentists remain vital to remote oral health

With Dental Health Week just wrapped up, RFDS Principal Dental Adviser Stevie Dilley reflects on the impact the RFDS Dental Service continues to have on the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders.

31 Jul 2026

The Flying Doctor records a massive year of life-saving care

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) delivered more than 81,000 occasions of care across the state last year; that’s 223 every day.

31 Jul 2026

RFDS to launch Primary Health Care in Clermont

The Clermont community will soon benefit from the expertise of specialist Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) doctors with GP consultations returning to the town.

30 Jul 2026

Brisbane artist takes home one of Queensland’s largest art prizes

Brisbane artist K.V Kosala Wijegunaratna has been named the first winner of the John D. Bowe Art Prize, taking home a $50,000 monetary award for his painting “The Queensland Spirit.”

28 Jul 2026

Bundaberg Regional Council continues its valuable support

Keeping the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) in the air and supporting the Bundaberg Region is a key focus for Bundaberg Regional Council.