Tag: Westpac Rescue helicopter
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BALLINA RSL PRESENTS CLUB GRANTS TO COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter will now be able to invest in more lifesaving equipment thanks to the Ballina RSL’s Club Grants program. While the Ballina Men’s Shed can now install solar to reduce the costs of electricity and their carbon footprint. The Ballina Hospital Auxiliary is also delighted to have been able to purchase specialised…
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MOTORCYCLIST INJURED AT SOUTH WEST ROCKS
A motorcyclist has been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition, following a collision with a car at South West Rocks last night. Paramedics treated the 39-year-old male rider at the scene for serious lower leg and ankle injuries. He was transported to hospital in a stable condition.
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MAJOR WESTPAC CHOPPER FUNDRAISER RETURNS TO FAR NORTH COAST
Hundreds of people laced up their runners in Byron Bay this morning to raise funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. The Coast Charity Walk is a major boost for the service – helping to keep the angel in the sky saving local lives. If you’d like to donate, click here.
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WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER LAUNCH BYRON COASTAL WALK FUNDRAISER
There was commotion off the coast of Byron Bay this morning, but it was all for a good cause. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter today launched one of its major fundraising events – asking for the community’s help to stay in our skies. If you’d like to register or volunteer, click here.
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CYCLIST AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL AFTER FALL AT YAMBA
A cyclist has been airlifted to hospital following a nasty fall at Yamba. The 52-year-old fell off her bike and hit her head, just after 9 o’clock last night. She’s recovering at Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition. (NO AUDIO)
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MICHAEL KERRY MARKS 35 YEARS WITH WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER SERVICE
A Westpac Rescue Helicopter aircrew officer is celebrating a major milestone with the service this week. Michael Kerry joined the Lismore crew as a teenager 35 years ago, and he’s not planning on slowing down anytime soon.
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MAN CRITICALLY INJURED IN MOTORBIKE CRASH NORTH OF NIMBIN
A man is being treated at Gold Coast University Hospital after a motorbike accident north of Nimbin yesterday afternoon. It’s believed the 30-year-old rider came off his bike and collided with a rock wall. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the crash at Blue Knob about 5 o’clock. He was placed into a medically…
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MAN AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL AFTER FAR NORTH COAST SURFING ACCIDENT
A man is being treated in Gold Coast University Hospital after a surfing accident on the Far North Coast this morning. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter airlifted the 50-year-old from Byron Bay Hospital shortly after midday. He remains in a serious but stable condition, suffering from internal bleeding. (NO AUDIO)
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WESTPAC RESCUE CHOPPER LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL EVENT
The pandemic has made charity fundraising an exceptional challenge, but one important service is now getting creative. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter launching its first-ever virtual event, encouraging people to get active every day this month.
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TEEN AIRLIFTED TO GOLD COAST UNI HOSPITAL FOLLOWING TYAGARAH CRASH
A teenager is in hospital after in a multi-vehicle crash at Tyagarah in the early hours of this morning. The 19-year-old was placed into an induced coma and airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital at around 2 o’clock. He remains in a serious condition. (NO VIDEO)