Sport Fleet confirmed for the 78th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race The fleet is confirmed for the 78th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht... Read full article » Published on: 2nd Apr, 2026
History & Society MRQ honours women at International Women’s Day Awards Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) has celebrated the achievements of its remarkable women at the... Read full article » Published on: 31st Mar, 2026
Rescue & Services Marine Rescue Queensland Reunion, Burdekin Two teenage boys have been reunited with the Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) volunteers who... Read full article » Published on: 25th Feb, 2026
Rescue & Services News from Marine Rescue Queensland Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji This month, communities across Queensland have and continue to experience the... Read full article » Published on: 30th Jan, 2026
Police Make a splash, not a mistake: Queenslanders urged to stay safe on the water this summer Queensland authorities are sounding the alarm as summer arrives, warning boaties and beachgoers that... Read full article » Published on: 19th Dec, 2025
Rescue & Services ActivateMRQ pilot coming soon After more than a year of development and rigorous testing, Marine Rescue Queensland is... Read full article » Published on: 20th Nov, 2025
Rescue & Services Student maritime program transferred to MRQ A successful maritime training program for Mossman State High School students, originally developed by... Read full article » Published on: 11th Nov, 2025
Rescue & Services MRQ Burdekin – A celebration of service and community MRQ Burdekin celebrated a major milestone on Saturday, 25 October, hosting its first official... Read full article » Published on: 10th Nov, 2025
Rescue & Services Volunteer Marine Rescue Weipa Joins Marine Rescue Queensland The dedicated team at Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Weipa officially transitioned to Marine Rescue... Read full article » Published on: 8th Oct, 2025
Rescue & Services Community focus for MRQ Burdekin volunteers Volunteer Marine Rescue Burdekin celebrated their transition to Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), noting that... Read full article » Published on: 24th Sep, 2025
Rescue & Services MRQ’s newest unit calls for new volunteers to continue their vital services The crew of Volunteer Marine Rescue Round Hill welcomed their transition into Marine Rescue... Read full article » Published on: 24th Sep, 2025
Rescue & Services Marine Rescue in Sandgate comes full circle One of Queensland’s oldest marine rescue services has added a new chapter and a... Read full article » Published on: 22nd Sep, 2025
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