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 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 MRQ marks 12 months since establishment MRQ has marked twelve months since the establishment of the state’s first integrated marine... Read full article » Published on: 12th Jun, 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 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 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
Rescue & Services MRQ Port Douglas first marine rescue unit to transition in Far North Queensland Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Port Douglas is now part of Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ),... Read full article » Published on: 19th Dec, 2024
Rescue & Services MRQ Jacobs Well second marine rescue unit to transition on the Gold Coast Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Jacobs Well is now part of Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ),... Read full article » Published on: 12th Dec, 2024
Rescue & Services MRQ Hervey Bay first marine rescue unit to transition on the Fraser Coast Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Hervey Bay is now part of Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ),... Read full article » Published on: 11th Dec, 2024
Rescue & Services New marine vessel in ship-shape to help save lives in the Torres Strait Queensland Commissioner of Police Steve Gollshewski was making waves as he attended a ceremony... Read full article » Published on: 6th Aug, 2024
Rescue & Services New marine rescue vessel saving lives in Cairns Minister for Police and Community Safety, Mark Ryan, joined Commissioner of Police Steve Gollschewski... Read full article » Published on: 1st Aug, 2024