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Flying Doctor welcomes next-gen aircraft in landmark $60 million investment

04 Mar 2026

The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT (RFDS SA/NT) has committed $60 million to the purchase of five new ‘flying intensive care units’ – the first of which arrived in Australia this week – as part of the Flying Doctor’s largest aircraft upgrade program in over a decade.

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23 Jul 2025

It takes a 'virtual' village to raise a bush baby

On a rural sheep and cattle station, Laura Hewitt begins her mornings much like any other mum – only her nursery spans hundreds of kilometres.

It takes a 'virtual' village to raise a bush baby
23 Jul 2025

Medical supplies on the fly: Introducing 'BiBi planes'

A groundbreaking project is trialling the use of drone technology to deliver critical medical supplies to remote Aboriginal communities in the NT.

Medical supplies on the fly: : Introducing 'BiBi planes'
22 Jul 2025

Care at your fingertips: Bushlink is here!

The RFDS has launched Bushlink – a dedicated online bookings platform for primary health patients in SA.

Bushlink
22 Jul 2025

Crossword: Cruise the clues

Test your knowledge with this fun jumble of aviation, health and Aussie trivia.

Crossword: Cruise the clues
21 Jul 2025

Volunteers soar above: 2025 Meritorious Service Awards

The RFDS was honoured to present three long-serving volunteers with Meritorious Service Awards this year.

2025 RFDS SA/NT Meritorious Service Awards
02 Jul 2025

A healthier connection: High-speed Wi-Fi hits outback communities

A new initiative delivering high-speed public Wi-Fi to outback towns will help transform healthcare access for residents, workers and visitors in remote South Australia.

A healthier connection: High-speed Wi-Fi hits outback communities
04 Jun 2025

Flying Doctor earns international stamp of excellence

The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT has attained world-class credentials for the first time, earning a coveted stamp of approval from the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI).

Aeromedical retrieval
11 Apr 2025

From hike to heartbreak: Lyn’s story

It wasn’t until after safely completing a popular Northern Territory hiking trail that a Melbourne tourist found herself walking on the edge.

From hike to heartbreakl: Lyn’s story