The RFDS in QLD
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Enabling life in rural Queensland
Life on remote cattle stations may be tough, but the RFDS (Queensland Section) is continuing to ensure that access to the finest care is one less worry for families across Queensland.
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The road to recovery
26 Sep 2016​It was meant to be a weekend of fun and relaxation, but when their ute rolled on a lonely stretch of road late at night, Mount Isa residents Nick Tompsett and his 24-year-old-son Jarad Cole found that things don't always go according to plan.
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RFDS Queensland Section gains national clinical accreditation
22 Sep 2016​The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has flown through its clinical accreditation, achieving its goal in only two and a half years.
Read full storyWoolworths campaign gathers $44,000 in first two days
21 Sep 2016​Woolworths stores across Queensland and Northern New South Wales are throwing their support behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) raising more than $44,000 in two days.
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When every second counts
20 Sep 2016The Fisk family found out the hard way that no matter where you live in Australia, the Flying Doctor is here to help.
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David the unstoppable
19 Sep 2016It will take more than a life-threatening brain aneurysm to stop David from running on.
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Flying Doctor celebrates birthday with Local Heroes
17 May 2016Celebrating 88 years, the Flying Doctor gives thanks to the invisible army of volunteers who tirelessly support the Service.
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Acting Health Minister launches the QCoal Community Dental Service for 2016
06 Jan 2016Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham today launched the QCoal Community Dental Service.
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