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New emergency airstrip takes off in Far North Queensland

14 Aug 2026

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16 May 2023

A celebration of community

On Saturday, 13 May we celebrated our Brisbane Gala – Light the Lanterns: An RFDS Celebration.

14 May 2023

Raising kids in the bush

Mt Surprise mum, Kate Terry, shares how the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has helped her this Mother's Day.

11 May 2023

A dream becomes reality for Primary Health Care nurse

Working for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) had always a dream for Jess Abbott.

10 May 2023

A decade of mobile dental care a real asset for the bush

RFDS Dental Service provides preventative, oral care and health education services to regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland for more than 10 years.

10 May 2023

Baby Jenson’s surprise arrival

When Coby Foster set off for a long weekend in Melbourne to enjoy the Australian Open with her friends, little did she know it would be months until she returned home.

05 May 2023

RFDS Midwife pursues passion for working in rural Queensland

Growing up on a cattle property roughly 50 kilometers north west of Roma, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has always been a well-known service for Izzy Graham and her family.

04 May 2023

Help our flying doctors reach those in need

Support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Guiding Lights Appeal to deliver emergency equipment to regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland.

02 May 2023

Little explorers take the win

Rescue Swag Outback Explorer Competition winners announced.

28 Apr 2023

$18m worth of life-saving support for the Flying Doctor

The Royal Flying Doctor Service continues to work hand in hand with Ergon Energy Retail and its customers, now raising more than 18 million life-saving dollars over 23 years.

27 Apr 2023

Griffith aviation student wants to fly for a higher purpose

Since climbing into the cockpit of an F1-11 as a child, Ethan Taege has dreamt of a career in the sky – but now he hopes to fly for a higher cause.

25 Apr 2023

A lifetime of service

RFDS Primary Health Care Nurse Kathleen Loadsman reflects on her years of service this Anzac Day.

24 Apr 2023

2022 Queensland Hero set to start horse-based program

After being named the 2022 RFDS Queensland Hero, Emma Jackson will soon start up her Horse Wisdom Program with the support of the Royal Flying Doctor.

18 Apr 2023

Roma Saleyards welcome back Royal Flying Doctor Service for Charity Sale

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is thrilled to return to the Roma Saleyards for the first charity sale in 2023.

29 Mar 2023

Power in partnerships for the RFDS

Through a partnership with outdoor power equipment supplier Roy Gripske and Sons (RGS), the Flying Doctor is able to keep flying.