Tag: Westpac Rescue helicopter
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INJURED CLIMBER WINCHED TO SAFETY
A seven year old girl is recovering in hospital, after falling down a steep embankment while climbing Mount Warning yesterday. The girl, who’s thought to have tripped, was the third climber rescued this week.
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GOLFERS GEAR UP FOR CHOPPER CHARITY DAY
Far North Coast golfers are being asked to dust off their clubs, ahead of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter’s 2016 golf day. Around 200 players are expected at the charity event later this month. Every dollar raised will help keep the aeromedical service airborne. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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PILLIOIN PASSENGER AIRLIFTED AFTER CRASH IN BARRINGTON TOPS
A woman is recovering in John Hunter Hospital, after coming off a motorbike in the Barrington Tops. The 55-year-old – who was a pillion passenger – was airlifted by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter this afternoon. She injured her pelvis in the accident and is in a stable condition. Last night, a 49-year-old man was flown…
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CHOPPER RESCUES FISHERMEN FROM SINKING BOAT
Three people – including a teenage boy – have been plucked to safety, after their boat struck trouble five kilometres off the Far North Coast this morning. Rescuers quickly found the trio, who activated an emergency beacon when water began filling the vessel.
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TWO MEN HOSPITALISED IN NEWRYBAR HIGHWAY SMASH
Two men are recovering in hospital after a single vehicle accident on the Pacific Highway at Newrybar yesterday afternoon. It’s thought the duo’s car struck a guardrail at high speed at around 4PM. Both freed themselves from the wreckage and were stabilised at the scene. One was flown to Lismore Base Hospital in a critical condition…
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INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT INJURES MAN
A man is recovering in hospital, after 2 tonnes of steel girders fell onto his legs at a South Murwillumbah industrial estate this morning. The 60 year old was treated by paramedics and Westpac Rescue Helicopter staff at the scene. He was then airlifted to the Gold Coast University Hospital where he remains in a stable…
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CAMPING SHOW WOWS CROWDS
Lismore’s Showgrounds were converted into a supersized supermarket for lovers of outdoor leisure this weekend. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Services’ annual caravan and camping show, packing the venue.
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CHOPPER BANKS ON CAMPING SHOW
If you’re gearing up to explore the great outdoors, everything you’ll need will be on show at the Westpac Rescue Helicopter’s caravan and camping expo at Lismore Showground, starting tomorrow. “We’ve got everything here, from the latest four wheel drives, through to all your caravans, boating and this year, as a bit of a special treat,…
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HOSPITAL HELIPAD TESTING BEGINS
An important aerial milestone in Lismore Base Hospital’s re-development was reached this afternoon. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter landing on its roof for the first time, during helipad testing.
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STOCKTON SAND BOARDER SUFFERS HEAD INJURIES, AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has flown a man to John Hunter this afternoon, after the 25-year-old fell while sand boarding near Lavis Lane on the Stockton sand dunes. The man was part of an escorted quad bike event and took a tumble. The sand dunes are believed to have become hard during the rain. It’s…