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Aircraft landing in the outback

Watch out for snakes this Summer

19 Nov 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is urging communities to stay alert, calm and prepared this snake season.

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08 May 2025

Muster gone wrong

Helicopter pilot Frank Hoare is lucky to be alive after his helicopter crashed at a remote cattle station near Normanton in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Muster gone wrong
26 Apr 2025

Family ties in the skies

Picture this: You’re in the air at 35,000 feet, the steady hum of the engines a backdrop to your thoughts. You’re not on an ordinary flight; you’re a patient, being transported for urgent care.

Bern and Steve with matching pilot shirts
25 Apr 2025

Honouring those who have served

As dawn breaks this ANZAC Day, on 25 April, staff from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) will gather with the community to honour those who have served.

Honouring those who have served
16 Apr 2025

Easter safety tips from your Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is reminding Queenslanders to prioritise their safety ahead of the Easter long weekend.

RFDS Car driving on dirt road
10 Apr 2025

RFDS provides relief following natural disasters

As many parts of Queensland resume natural disaster recovery efforts, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is providing support to reassure communities that they are not alone.

Flooding in western Queensland
08 Apr 2025

In the air, and on the air

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is connecting outback communities through its newly launched online streaming service—RFDS Radio Queensland.

Radio on outback hill
04 Apr 2025

Day in the life with Nurse, Izzy

For one day, we follow Flight Nurse Izzy Graham, part of a dedicated team flying across southwest Queensland to assist country people in need of medical and healthcare. This is Izzy’s day.

RFDS Flight Nurse Izzy standing in front of RFDS aircraft
28 Mar 2025

A day to celebrate our doctors

This National Doctors’ Day we speak to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Medical Lead – Telehealth Anna Bowen about our unique services and pay tribute to the commitment, dedication and skill set of our medical officers.

A day to celebrate our doctors