Tag: WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER SERVICE
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Harrington fishing club’s final gesture to the community
Club Harrington’s fishing club has been forced to dissolve, but the organisation has still made a major contribution to the community. Donating the last of their funds to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, totalling more than $10,000. “One of our patrons in the floods got picked up by the chopper so its good in some…
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MAN RESCUED FROM WATER AT WATEGOS BEACH
A 57-year-old man suffering a medical episode has been rescued from the water at Wategos beach at Byron Bay. Surf Life Saving, paramedics and the Westpac Ambulance Rescue Helicopter all responded to calls for help. The man was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition. (NO AUDIO)
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GENEROUS FORSTER TRADIES DONATE TO LOCAL CHARITIES
It’s been a tough two years for the building industry, but a group of tradies in Forster have still been able to give back to local charities. The group recently held a get-together and raised $7000 – split amongst the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, Manning Suicide Prevention Network and Lower Mid Coast Rotary Club. They…
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HELICOPTER SERVICE LAUNCHES NEW WATER SAFETY PROGRAM IN HOLIDAY PARKS
Summer’s here and holidaymakers are heading to Mid North Coast beaches – so water safety is front of mind for emergency services. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter today launched a new safety program in the region, to help kids get help faster.
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FUNDRAISING A PREMIUM WITH RESCUE HELICOPTER CALLOUTS ON THE RISE
With callouts on the rise, fundraising is needed more than ever to keep the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in the air. Its latest challenge has wrapped up, with one Forster man defying a lung condition to take part.
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MAN INJURED WHILE WORKING ON VEHICLE NEAR GLOUCESTER
A 70-year-old man was flown to John Hunter Hospital after being injured while working on a vehicle near Gloucester. Paramedics were called to a property just before 11am this morning, following reports of a man suffering serious head and chest injuries. He was transported to Gloucester Hospital before being airlifted by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter…