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The Queensland Government is delivering the largest change to the state’s disaster and emergency management system in years.

This significant body of work will ensure emergency services personnel and volunteers are best placed to continue delivering a world-class response to Queenslanders.

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Marine Rescue Queensland Bowen celebrates service with a call for volunteers
Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) welcomed aboard its fourteenth rescue unit today, with Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Bowen joining the service. The unit has been operating in Bowen since 1969, patrolling
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MRQ CO Tony Wulff introducing MRQ uniforms and branding at the launch function
MRQ marks 12 months since establishment
MRQ has marked twelve months since the establishment of the state’s first integrated marine rescue service, created under the Marine Rescue Queensland Act 2024. On that day, MRQ joined SES
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Thursday Island wharf with rescue vessels
Marine Rescue Queensland launches first units in the Torres Strait
Today marks a new era for marine rescue in the Torres Strait as Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) welcomes three Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) units to the fold, as well as
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MRQ’s newest vessel, SP21 a Noosa Cat 3000
MRQ sets sail for the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Volunteer members from MRQ Jacobs Well, MRQ North Stradbroke and MRQ Currumbin will set sail for the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on the Gold Coast from 22-25 May, introducing
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MRQ rescue vessel
VMR Midge Point to join MRQ
Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) will soon add another rescue unit to its growing service following a recent unanimous vote by Volunteer Marine Rescue Midge Point. A meet and greet event
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VMR Bowen votes to join MRQ
VMR Bowen, VMR Whitsunday vote to join MRQ
Volunteers from two more Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) units have voted to join Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ). VMR Bowen will join MRQ the week of 7 July 2025, along with
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