Action Rescue News
As the community rescue chopper, the AGL Action Rescue helicopter team work across south east Queensland supporting employers, schools and voluntary organisations in safety best practice. And sometimes even further afield.... And beyond the urgent rescue and aeromedical missions we undertake we also take part in regular training exercises both "in house" and in coordination with other emergency services.
John Kennedy has gone from crewman to cover star
03-May-2013
The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter’s very own John Kennedy has gone from crewman to cover star of the 2013/2014 edition of the Bundaberg White and Yellow Pages. This year’s edition showc.., Read More
Noosa Heads: Water Winch Exercise for visiting Police Offices VIDEO
29-Apr-2013
The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter has showcased its water winch capabilities to a squadron of 60 police officers hailing from more than 30 different countries. Just off Noosa Heads, on Wednesday th.., Read More
Foster Care Excellence Awards
14-Mar-2013
On Wednesday the 6th of March 2013, the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter CEO (Mr David Donaldson) attended the regional Foster Care Excellence Awards. Mr Donaldson presented a couple of the award.., Read More
Biggenden: Dozzi Concert
08-Mar-2013
The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter would like to thank the Apex Club of Biggenden who organised a fundraising concert on Saturday the 16th of February 2013. The ticket sales, donations and auction p.., Read More
Palmwoods: Australia Day Raffle
14-Feb-2013
Richard Waldie (Palmwoods Progress Association President) with David Donaldson (AGL Action Rescue Helicopter CEO) AGL Action Rescue Helicopter would like to thank the Palmwoods Progress A.., Read More
North Bundaberg: Scott McGill makes a difference during a devastating event
11-Feb-2013
AGL Action Rescue Helicopter would like to extend our many thanks to Scott McGill for his fantastic efforts during the recent floods. The first day of the North Bundaberg floods he launched his bo.., Read More
Bundaberg: Tattersalls Hotel Sporting Social Club Inc.
10-Jan-2013
The Tattersalls Hotel Sporting Social Club Inc have donated a total of $2,000 to the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter. This donation is greatly appreciated and continues to keep our crews ready to re.., Read More
Marcoola: Love and Partners Christmas Cheer
10-Dec-2012
The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter is benefiting from one accounting firm's Christmas cheer this year. Instead of posting traditional cards to their clients, Love and Partners Chartered Account.., Read More
Marcoola: Commonwealth Bank Grant
06-Nov-2012
A $10,000 grant from the Commonwealth Bank will fund a new humidi-crib slide, to ensure a smooth ride on board the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter for premature, sick and injured babies. This pi.., Read More
Fire Emergency Averted by Action Rescue Helicopter Crew
08-Sep-2012
Authorities have praised the quick thinking actions of AGL Action Rescue Helicopter crew who protected their patient and safely landed the helicopter when on-board medical equipment caught fire la.., Read More
Mudjimba Beach: Water Winch Exercise VIDEO
21-Jun-2012
The 100,000 square kilometres covered by our rescue helicopters includes a very long stretch of the S E Queensland coastline. So it's perhaps not surprising that rescues and recoveries at sea are.., Read More
Promotional Video
22-Jun-2012
If you want a quick guide to what we do, where we go, who we help and what it costs then watch this eight minute video, compiled by our Bundaberg pilot Peter Marris using real rescue footage from .., Read More
Sunshine Coast Airport: Chopper vs Proton Rally Car 2012
23-May-2012
video courtesy of APRC.TV It was the chance for the Proton Rally team to redeem their honour on the Sunshine Coast Airport runway after losing last year's race. Brent Chamberlain (Chief P.., Read More
Bargara Beach: Winch Training VIDEO
31-Mar-2012
As school holiday makers flocked to the beaches for the Easter break so too did the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter. The Bundaberg based pilots and crew were put through their paces in a bi-annual t.., Read More
Vanuatu: heartfelt gift from the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter UPDATE!
17-Feb-2012
STORY UPDATE - DEFIBRILLATOR HANDED OVER.... A community in Vanuatu now has their much-needed defribillator which was handed over to a grateful Lester Evans, the Northern Healthcare Di.., Read More
Meandu Mine: safety training exercise
10-Jan-2012
The AGL Action Rescue helicopter headed out to Meandu mine near Nanango recently to participate in a training exercise with Thiess' on site safety team. It's part of the Service's commitme.., Read More
School Docu Dramas
11-Nov-2011
The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter has continued its long association with the docu drama series of programs, aimed at raising awareness of drink driving issues among school leavers. Sponso.., Read More
Noosa Heads: Water Winch Exercise for visiting Police Offices VIDEO
29-Apr-2013
The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter has showcased its water winch capabilities to a squadron of 60 police officers hailing from more than 30 different countries. Just off Noosa Heads, on Wednesday th.., Read More
