Person trapped after car crashes into tree in Willetton
Emergency services respond to serious crash in Willetton where a person remains trapped in their vehicle after colliding with a tree. Rescue operation underway.
Category : Search result: LifeFlight rescue
Werri Beach swimmers save man from deadly rip
A group of regular swimmers, including Gerringong Surf Club members, rescued a man from a dangerous rip at Werri Beach. The incident highlights growing water safety concerns.
QGAir Rescue Helicopter Staffing Crisis Revealed
Explosive allegations reveal QGAir rescue helicopter service operating with skeleton crews, raising serious safety concerns. Read the full investigation.
Man rescued after being trapped under hydraulic lift in Bakers Hill
Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue of a man trapped under a hydraulic lift on Tamma Road in Bakers Hill. Read about the heroic efforts that saved his life.
Gus Lamont Search Continues in Abandoned Mine Shaft
The search for missing prospector Gus Lamont enters its fifth day in a remote WA mine shaft. Police and volunteers continue desperate efforts. Follow live updates.
Search continues for missing swimmer at Norah Head
Emergency services have resumed the search for an 18-year-old man swept out to sea after a sand bar collapsed at Soldiers Beach, Norah Head. Two others were rescued.
Solo yachtsman's mayday call after onboard fire
A solo sailor navigated to safety after an electrical fire crippled his yacht off Port Stephens. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assisted the vessel with melted electronics. Read the full rescue story.
WA Day Festival 2025: A Flying Start in Perth
Hundreds of families flocked to Burswood Park for the action-packed start of the 2025 WA Day Festival. Read about the BMX shows, rides, and live music that made the day a hit.
95-year-old Marine Rescue volunteer honoured for 35 years
Margaret Teal, 95, receives life membership for 35 years of volunteer service with Marine Rescue NSW, recognised as one of the service's longest-serving members.
Schoolboy saves elderly woman from Thornton house fire
A 13-year-old Francis Greenway High School student rescued his 92-year-old neighbour from a devastating house fire in Thornton before heading to his Pizza Hut shift. Read this incredible story of bravery.
Port Pirie Smelter Rescue Reaches Major Milestone
Port Pirie's historic smelter completes first metal pour in $200M rescue plan, securing 750 jobs and regional economic future. Read the breakthrough details.
Police stop traffic to rescue ducks on Perth freeway
WA Police blocked three lanes of the Tonkin Highway to safely escort a mother duck and her eight ducklings to nearby bushland. A heartwarming act during duckling season.
Rutherford RSPCA's pig Dumpling needs a home
Dumpling, an affable rescue pig at Rutherford RSPCA, is charming staff with his playful personality. This 'people piggy' desperately needs a loving forever home. Could you be his perfect match?
Windang unit fire: Man rescued, firefighter shocked
A man in his 20s was rescued from a burning Windang unit while a firefighter suffered an electric shock. The emergency response highlights the dangers faced by first responders.
Mandurah kite surfer search called off
A large-scale search for a kite surfer in distress off the Mandurah coast was called off after police believe the person made it back to shore safely. Read the full story.
QLD baby saved after crash in miracle rescue mission
A 10-week-old baby was miraculously saved by LifeFlight after a serious car crash in Queensland. Discover how the rescue crew flew 350km to get him the urgent care he needed.
Kiama aged care home fire exit safety failures
Fire and Rescue NSW inspection reveals significant safety concerns at Blue Haven aged care facility in Kiama, with exit doors requiring excessive force to open. Council to consider fire safety order.
Elderly evacuated in Kanahooka aged care facility fire
Elderly residents safely evacuated after fire breaks out at IRT William Beach Gardens in Kanahooka. Sprinkler system contained blaze before firefighters arrived. No injuries reported.
Driver rescued from burning car after Herdsman crash
A 23-year-old man was seriously injured after his car hit a tree and burst into flames on Jon Sanders Drive in Herdsman. Police heroically pulled him from the wreck.
Rescue Dog Winnie Finds Perfect Forever Home in Queensland
Winnie, once terrified of bulldozers, finds her perfect match through Angel Paws Animal Rescue. Discover this uplifting Queensland adoption success story that will warm your heart.
Car fire spreads to Thornton home, no one injured
A fierce blaze erupted from a car in Thornton, spreading to a single-level house. Six FRNSW crews contained the fire, with no injuries reported. Read the full details.
Girl's femur snapped on giant 120m slip-and-slide
An 11-year-old Queensland girl suffered a horrific leg break on a 120-metre slip-and-slide. LifeFlight's rescue helicopter airlifted her to hospital in a dramatic Australia Day mission.
Firefighters battle bushfire at Lake Macquarie
Fire and Rescue NSW crews are battling a significant bushfire in Gateshead. The blaze broke out near Willow Road, with the western front being monitored by aircraft. Read the latest updates.
Point Lonsdale lifesavers awarded for mass rescue
Ten swimmers rescued from treacherous rip at Point Lonsdale beach. Lifesavers receive bravery awards for their heroic actions during Easter weekend emergency.
Search Expert Reveals Survival Odds for Missing Bushwalker
A seasoned search and rescue expert breaks down the chilling realities facing missing hiker Gus Lamont as local volunteers describe the case as defying all logic in the treacherous Blue Mountains terrain.
Wollongong teens save man in dramatic surf rescue
Two quick-thinking Wollongong teenagers are being hailed as heroes after pulling a struggling swimmer from treacherous surf in a heart-pounding rescue at a local beach.
Teen rescued from Mount Buller blizzard ordeal
A teenage hiker was dramatically rescued from Mount Buller after becoming trapped in a sudden blizzard during a solo hiking expedition in Victoria's alpine region.
Endangered Grey Nurse Shark Rescued in Queensland
Marine rescuers perform dramatic operation to free critically endangered grey nurse shark from fishing line entanglement in Queensland waters.
Kookaburra saved after choking on shoelace in Sydney
A heroic wildlife rescue in Sydney's Inner West saves a choking kookaburra that swallowed a shoelace, highlighting the deadly impact of litter on native birds.
Perth climber dies on Nepal's Himlung Himal peak
The Western Australian climbing community mourns the loss of experienced mountaineer Chin Tark Chan, who passed away during expedition on Nepal's 7,126m Himlung Himal peak.
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