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Fraser with pilot cap

It’s a win for young Fraser

15 Oct 2025

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and Elders announce the winners of the 2025 Outback Explorer Competition.

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09 Sep 2024

The legendary jackaroo retires his beloved tractor

As Sam Hughes steps away from his iconic bright orange 1957 Chamberlin 9G tractor, it feels like the end of an era. But while this might be the last time we see him with his tractor, it’s far from the end of the Travelling Jackaroo’s journey.

Bright orange tractor
03 Sep 2024

Longreach locals master mental health support skills

Many of us have loved ones or friends who are facing challenging times, but it can be difficult to recognise when their struggles signal a developing mental health issue or crisis. In these situations, being prepared to provide support can make all the difference.

outback scenery
01 Sep 2024

A father’s journey with the Flying Doctor

The challenges of life on remote stations in Queensland’s Channel Country seem trivial when you’re doing what you love with the people you love. John Tully wouldn’t trade his life for anything different, but without the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), he may not be here today.

Aircraft
28 Aug 2024

The legacy and future of the Mount Isa Base

Sixty years ago, in the heart of Queensland’s outback, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mount Isa base was established, revolutionising healthcare in one of the State’s most challenging regions.

Mount Isa Base new site
26 Aug 2024

Paralympian saved by the Flying Doctor

Australian Paralympian Lewis Bishop is preparing to compete against the world’s best at the 2024 Paralympian Games in Paris after being saved by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section).

Lewis Bishop
21 Aug 2024

RFDS thankful for Fraser Coast Regional Council support

In the past year, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) aeromedical team helped more than a thousand sick or injured patients from the Fraser Coast region reach the care they needed.

Aircraft in air
21 Aug 2024

QCoal Foundation and QCoal Group extend its support of the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has extended its longstanding Principal Partner agreement with the QCoal Foundation and QCoal Group.

Qcoal signing
16 Aug 2024

Urgent help for little Millie

When six-month-old Millie had her first febrile convulsion at their remote cattle station the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) was there to guide her mum every step of the way.

Jo and Millie