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If you’re recently engaged, listen up! The 2 Montys are offering an extraordinary chance to

Every year Monty Haron and Monty King team up with some of the Hunter’s best

Squadron Energy is renewing its support for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service in Northern NSW

CONGRATULATIONS to our major raffle winers with the draw being held this morning. The raffle

Yesterday, students at St Ambrose Catholic Primary School at Pottsville were treated to a special

Yesterday, students at Gunnedah South Public School were treated to a special visit by the

On November 19, students at Green Point Christian College on the Central Coast were treated

The Hunter’s leading home builder McDonald Jones Homes has partnered with The Westpac Rescue Helicopter

In a partnership spanning 30 years, Ampol Australia has extended its support of the Westpac

We would like to acknowledge a man who made a significant contribution to our Broadmeadow

On January 17 our Tamworth Base ‘celebrated’ a special milestone for team member Tamara. Ten

Glencore Coal is continuing its commitment to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service as Official Training

The students of Wauchope Public School were buzzing with excitement when treated to a special

The annual Ride For The Chopper has celebrated its 21st year. The eight day mountain

They are arguably three of the most recognizable faces on board the Westpac Rescue Helicopter

There were over 500 smiling faces at the Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School recently when the

Friday 29 September marked 50 years since the first day of operations of the Westpac

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has a million reasons to thank the dedicated volunteers of

We have recently made changes to our Privacy Policies to make them clearer and easier

CONGRATULATIONS to our raffle prize winners drawn today. Thanks to the support of prize sponsor

As summer approaches, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is preparing for what is traditionally one

The annual Base to Base Challenge raising vital funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

Congratulations to the winners of our 2023 Cost of Living Raffle drawn on Friday June

On Friday 30 June, 20 Leaders conquered the challenge of abseiling down the face of

Today is a lucky Friday for a S Daley who had the winning ticket number

A workplace giving program conducted by energy provider Essential Energy has reached a $2M milestone,

The Central Coast Leaders Leap saw seven Leaders accept the challenge to abseil down the

A financial boost from Destination NSW has signalled the exciting return of the Byron Coastal

Lesley McFarlane is proof the Westpac Rescue Helicopter can become intertwined with your life in

How far will you go to save a life? That’s the question the Westpac Rescue

Like a jigsaw puzzle, there are many different pieces that fit together to ensure our

As Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week (May 16-22), the regions Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is

The regions Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is launching its annual End of Financial Year (EOFY)

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has joined forces with mining services provider Thiess in a

Over 70 solicitors across Northern NSW are donating 100% of their time and support to

Our amazing supporters and local communities are the heart of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service,

Perseverance and determination is what got Trent Owen into the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service in

Congratulations to the winners in our 2021 Major Raffle drawn on December 17. 1st Prize

Congratulations to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s Singleton Volunteer Support Group, who last Thursday were

As COVID restrictions continue to ease, for communities across northern NSW the summer months are

Another AW139 helicopter is flying to the rescue in regional and rural communities as part

The following is written by journalist Ian Kirkwood from our Media Partner, the Newcastle Herald

Aside from Service CEO Richard Jones OAM, Graham Nickisson aka ‘Nicko’ is probably one of

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service supporters across Northern NSW are being encouraged to lace up their

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is celebrating 21 years of operations in the New England

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter achieved a significant milestone on Saturday afternoon, officially reaching 10,000 flying

“Since 1975 our generous volunteers have been fundamental in helping to ensure the Westpac Rescue Helicopter continues to fly for those in need. They make an immense contribution to the Service every day.”

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service launched its annual End of Financial Year Appeal today, with

The Scone Race Club has entered a 12 month partnership with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Over 60 solicitors across Northern NSW are donating 100% of their time and support to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s ‘Wills Week’ initiative taking place from 22-26 March.

After 35 years’ service, Lismore Based Aircrew Officer Mick Kerry has had many memorable missions

Rescue Helicopter Launches Appeal For Busy Months Ahead For communities across Northern NSW, the summer

Over the next month, businesses will go head to head as they bid for prime

CEO celebrates 25 years with community service This Friday 6 November, marks 25 years of

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has put out a call to communities across Northern NSW to

Despite the uncertainty and challenging times being faced by business, storage professionals Safe ‘n’ SOUND

Whilst COVID-19 has quashed any planned major celebrations on Base, the significant impact in saving

Renewed support from Glencore, one of the world’s largest resource companies, will see the Westpac

By his own admission, time spent flying in exotic jungle locations throughout Africa, Papua New

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Air Crew Officer, Mark Sewell, owes his career in rescue

Tamworth specialist engineering business, Sigma Aerospace, has continued a long partnership with the Westpac Rescue

A remarkable partnership between oOh!media and Westpac will serve as a timely reminder that the

With all face to face fundraising and major event activity on hold as a result

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has announced that long time corporate partner Orica has extended