Coffs Coast Advocate

Life saving machine vital in regional communities

Stats show deaths from heart disease are 60 per cent higher in rural and remote areas than in metropolitan areas.

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11th Nov. 2020 1:11 PM

Red Cross Queensland is encouraging regional and remote communities to invest in a defibrillator.

10-year-old saves dad’s life with one phone call

Jaiden Grant is being hailed a hero by first responders after helping save his dad’s life – but the 10-year-old is not too...

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21st Jan. 2020 9:01 AM

10 year old Jaiden Grant is being hailed as a hero after helping save his dad’s life on Boxing Day. PHOTO: AAP /Renae Droop

Search for life-saving stranger after cardiac arrest

"This fella Mark, I owe him so much. Just a simple handshake to say thank you."

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03rd Sept. 2019 10:09 AM

Gerry Reside shows off his scar after he was revived from a heart attack at the rear of the Grafton PO Hotel. He is looking for 'Dave', who gave him CPR and saved his life.

Teen screamed ‘help me’ as water swept her away

The bravery and quick thinking of an off-duty lifeguard has saved a teenager from drowning in a rapidly rising torrent at...

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06th Aug. 2019 11:08 AM

Irish tourist rescued at Josephine Falls.

Emu Park life saver honoured with title at Wide Bay awards

How surf life saving improved junior activities' coordinator's life and the lives of his Nippers

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26th July 2019 11:07 AM

Kurt Goodwin with Emu Park SLSC deputy president John Phelan as Goodwin was honoured with the title of Official of the Year at the Wide Bay Capricorn awards night.

Toowoomba man plays national tribute to life-saving mate

HAD Jason Brookes not intervened when Connor Sharpe went into cardiac arrest the lad would be dead. On Tuesday Connor takes...

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17th May 2019 5:05 AM

HEART STORY: Toowoomba saxophonist Connor Sharpe dedicated his performance on the ABC's The Recording Studio to Jason Brookes, the man who saved his life.

Amazing Ayden wins life saving award for brave rescue

YOUNG Warwick hero still humble after pulling off a brave feat for his little brother.

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22nd March 2019 5:03 AM

BROTHERS IN ARMS: Warwick's Ayden Driscoll, 12, has been awarded a certificate of commendation by The Royal Life Saving Society Australia after saving his little brother Ashah Driscoll from drowning in December 2017.

Surf club welcomes $20,000 windfall through government grant

'The term 'lifesavers' is not used lightly'

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14th Jan. 2019 6:01 PM

FUNDING BOOST: Michelle Landry with Emu Park Surf Club secretary Gavin Reynolds.

Fraser Is gateway's Easter traffic jam

Big Easter but Debbie takes toll on Cooloola Coast holiday crowd numbers

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17th April 2017 3:04 PM

ON THE BEACH: Jennifer Parkhurst sent this picture of the Fraser Island traffic queue, with vehicles stretching in line up to and around Hook Point, as campers returned home via Rainbow Beach.

New Year's Day: The one day lifesavers 'dread'

HUNGOVER hordes could prove a nightmare for lifesavers on New Year's Day this year, as temperatures soar over the...

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29th Dec. 2016 4:12 AM

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