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The Westpac Rescue Helicopter on a recent mission to Stockton Mine
Business storiesINovember 05 2026
Enhancing Remote Response
A partnership between the West Coast Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Stockton Mine is strengthening remote rescue response on the West Coast.
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The Westpac Rescue Helicopter flying over Lake Brunner with the Coastguard West Coast boat below
CrewINovember 05 2026
Volunteers support vital training
A major over-water training exercise for rescue crews has been made possible thanks to Coastguard West Coast.
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A picture of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter winching Brian and his friend from the ocean
NewsINovember 02 2026
The sound of rescue
Brian and his mate were floating in the ocean, hoping someone would find them. Then they heard the sound of the chopper.
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A picture of Critical Care Paramedic Wayne
CrewINovember 02 2026
Meet Wayne
Wayne’s been a rescue helicopter paramedic and winch operator for 18 years. We chat to him about the changes and challenges of the job.
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CrewIOctober 01 2026
Elevating patient care
The first specialist fund dedicated to advanced clinical training has invested $20,000 in rescue crew in its first six months.
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An image of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Business storiesISeptember 29 2026
A family legacy of life-saving support
For 20 years, Radcliffe Electrical has been part of our Business Support Crew, because supporting the rescue helicopters is the “right thing to do.”
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