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01 October 2024
A lasting legacy after a young life lost
One day after Joel Week’s 21st birthday he tragically died in a single-vehicle crash at Valentine Plains outside of Biloela. A year on from the tragedy, the community has continued to honour the young larrikin who lived life to the fullest. To
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01 October 2024
Ed lives to meet his QAS saviours after 16 defib shocks
When Edward Morris collapsed into cardiac arrest on Noosa Main Beach last year, his wife Brooke was terrified to tell their children their father wouldn’t make it home.
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02 July 2024
QAS paramedic joins PNG landslide response
In the early hours of Friday 24 May a huge landslide flattened a village in Mulitaka, in Papua New Guinea’s highlands, killing hundreds while they slept and leaving many survivors homeless.
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31 May 2024
How Tan’s research is helping our communities
Tan Doan's research has identified nine key areas in Queensland which has high out of hospital cardiac arrest rates combined with low bystander CPR making them high risk areas for people.
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24 April 2024
Collaborative creation at Ripley Station
When Ripley Ambulance Station was officially opened, a beautiful mural was unveiled for the first time. Our staff share their experience contributing to and adding a personal touch to this important piece.
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23 April 2024
QBank Everyday Heroes Awards 2023
Three QAS paramedics were recognised at the QBANK Everyday Hero Awards on Friday 27 October 2023. Byron Tyrer, Vaughan Mason and Emma Williams were among 22 finalists across five categories...
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22 April 2024
Run Army raises over $20k for QAS Legacy Scheme
On Sunday 21 April, Queensland Ambulance Service staff turned out in force to support the 2024 Run Army event, which this year heralded a new partnership between the Australian Army and the state's emergency services...
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20 April 2024
100 not out for Mount Larcom Ambulance Station!
The last 100 years saw Mount Larcom survive turf-wars and the Great Depression, while keeping patient care at the forefront of everything they did...
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19 April 2024
Australia Day Honours 2024
From the burbs to beyond the black stump: meet our Australia Day Honours List paramedics