People Celebrating 40 Years of Service: Brenda Warren What makes someone give up their time to help others? For Brenda Warren, the... Read full article » Published on: 15th Sep, 2025
Rescue & Services VMR Whitsunday set a course to MRQ Whether they’re avoiding a pod of whales, traversing a shallow reef, or giving a... Read full article » Published on: 10th Sep, 2025
Rescue & Services MRQ Mornington Island expands marine rescue services to the Gulf region Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Mornington Island joined Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) today, becoming the... Read full article » Published on: 22nd Aug, 2025
Rescue & Services Coast Guard flotillas to join Marine Rescue Queensland – joint agreement paves way for unified marine rescue service Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) and the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association (AVCGA) have reached... Read full article » Published on: 21st Aug, 2025
Rescue & Services Changing tides for Bribie Island marine rescue services The volunteers at Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island have seen a lot of changing... Read full article » Published on: 20th Aug, 2025
Rescue & Services Marine Rescue Queensland welcomes aboard VMR Midge Point The picturesque coastal community of Midge Point has become the latest area to receive... Read full article » Published on: 31st Jul, 2025
Rescue & Services VMR Brisbane votes to transition to MRQ Members of the VMR Brisbane Rescue Squadron voted to join Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ)... Read full article » Published on: 30th Jul, 2025
Rescue & Services SES and MRQ celebrate first anniversary with QPS State Emergency Services (SES) and Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) celebrated a significant milestone, marking... Read full article » Published on: 3rd Jul, 2025
Rescue & Services Marine Rescue Queensland Bowen celebrates service with a call for volunteers Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) welcomed aboard its fourteenth rescue unit, with Volunteer Marine Rescue... Read full article » Published on: 26th Jun, 2025
Rescue & Services SOS Rescue Log: A Game-Changer in Emergency Response In a major breakthrough for emergency response and rescue technology, SOS Marine proudly announces... Read full article » Published on: 30th May, 2025
Rescue & Services Marine Rescue Queensland launches first units in the Torres Strait A new era for marine rescue in the Torres Strait as Marine Rescue Queensland... Read full article » Published on: 30th May, 2025
Police Water police winch beached vessel after abandoned voyage Cairns Water Police are urging boaties to check weather conditions before heading out on... Read full article » Published on: 29th May, 2025
Rescue & Services VMR Midge Point to join MRQ Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) will soon add another rescue unit to its growing service... Read full article » Published on: 22nd May, 2025
Rescue & Services VMR Bowen, VMR Whitsunday vote to join MRQ Volunteers from two more Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) units have voted to join Marine... Read full article » Published on: 15th May, 2025
Rescue & Services VMR Bundaberg joins Marine Rescue Queensland Formed in 1972, Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Bundaberg is now part of Marine Rescue... Read full article » Published on: 28th Apr, 2025
Rescue & Services News from Marine Rescue Queensland Tropical Cyclone Alfred response Queensland’s volunteer marine rescue expertise was once again in the... Read full article » Published on: 14th Apr, 2025
Rescue & Services MRQ North Stradbroke joins Marine Rescue Queensland Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) North Stradbroke Island is now part of Marine Rescue Queensland... Read full article » Published on: 10th Apr, 2025
Rescue & Services MRQ Mackay to welcome eight senior coxswains MRQ Mackay will soon add eight senior coxswains to their pool of rescue ready... Read full article » Published on: 3rd Apr, 2025
Rescue & Services News from Marine Rescue Queensland Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) is Queensland’s first state-wide, State Government-funded volunteer marine rescue service... Read full article » Published on: 6th Mar, 2025
Rescue & Services Changing weather conditions prompts water safety alert for Queenslanders this long weekend As Queenslanders prepare for a busy Australia Day long weekend, maritime authorities have united... Read full article » Published on: 24th Jan, 2025