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In the News

19th, January, 2025

50 Stories: Laurie’s Rescue Story

Since 1975, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has responded to countless emergencies across Northern NSW.
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A Decade of Dedication

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

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Major Milestone: 10,000 hours in the AW139

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

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A fledgling Service takes off above the waves
On 7 December 1975, with a $15,000 sponsorship and a Bell 47 helicopter, the Newcastle.
Inter Hospital Transfer
Chevy’s Holiday Rescue
It was a much-anticipated coastal getaway for the Mirtschin family from Lithgow as they holidayed.
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Hiker’s Mountain Rescue
Kim and Pete Creigh set off on the adventure of a lifetime, caravanning around Australia..
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Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is the trading name used by Northern NSW Helicopter Rescue Service Limited. Australian Business Number (ABN) 40 002 862 026, Australian Company Number (ACN) 002 862 026. Registered Charity with the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission. Public Benevolent Institution and endorsed as a deductible gift recipient (DGR). New South Wales Charitable Fundraising Authority Number (CFN) 11992.