Saturday April 10, 2021. 2.30am, Parker Reef, 88km north-east of Mackay.
“We woke to the sound of ankle-deep water sloshing in the cabin of our boat.”
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Life is still a daily struggle for a Mackay couple who are haunted by the sound of helicopter blades after a horrific motor vehicle accident on the Bruce Highway a decade ago.
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Cody Smith knows there’s only eight seconds to glory. But his recovery from serious injury is more long term as is his return to the sport he is passionate about – bull riding.
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Laying in pain in the fetal position in dense bushes as the rain pelted down, Chris Newlyn clearly remembers the RACQ CQ Rescue helicopter approaching him in the dark on a remote island in the Whitsundays.
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The last couple of years could be described as a parent’s worst nightmare for the Dickinson family.
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Dexter Reynolds was only six years old when he had his first flight in a helicopter – it was one of the most terrifying experiences of his mother Katie’s life.
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A heart attack at work in October last year has taught Alan Dukes an important lesson - to never take things for granted. Not your health or a rescue helicopter service that can potentially save your life.
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Working in the mining sector obviously comes with risks. Workplace health and safety has improved immensely but the risk is still considered high compared to other jobs.
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At the precipice of becoming a teenager, it can be a challenging time for any 12-year-old girl as they learn to handle new emotions but Hannah Papps displays determination, resilience and strength well beyond her young years.
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It was meant to be an enjoyable afternoon walk to the top of one of Mackay’s most famous landmarks on September 2 last year.
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Even after his death following a tragic accident last year, Jake Gibbons is still helping others.
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When Jofe Graham-Jenkins hadn’t arrived home by 7.40pm on September 6 last year, his wife Lorna knew something was wrong.
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American Levi Verwoest was rescued from open water about 50km offshore by RACQ CQ Rescue after spending a cold and dark night sitting atop his overturned boat.
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Justine Barwick had enjoyed a beautiful day at stunning Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays and was taking a refreshing swim in the cool waters of Cid Harbour when her life changed forever.
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