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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.

Last updated: 19-06-2025

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MRQ North Stradbroke joins Marine Rescue Queensland

8 April 2025

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) North Stradbroke Island is now part of Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), marking a new era for Moreton Bay’s on-water community. The unit was formed in 1977

Attendees at the Senior Coxswain course in Mackay

MRQ Mackay to welcome eight senior coxswains

26 March 2025

MRQ Mackay will soon add eight senior coxswains to their pool of rescue ready volunteers following completion of an intensive coxswain practical course with the MRQ training team. The crew

VMR Bundaberg votes to join MRQ

13 March 2025

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Bundaberg will join Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) in April after a unanimous vote from members to join the rescue service. The vote was held in conjunction

VMR North Stradbroke unit votes yes

11 February 2025

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) North Stradbroke is one step closer to becoming part of Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) following its members unanimously voting to join MRQ. The members’ vote was

MRQ crews from Mackay and Jacobs Well deploy to North Qld

MRQ supports emergency service response in North Queensland

10 February 2025

Marine Rescue Queensland has stepped up to provide support to flood affected communities as part of Queensland’s emergency services’ response in North Queensland. On 6 February, six volunteers from MRQ

MRQ Port Douglas first marine rescue unit to transition in Far North Queensland

11 December 2024

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Port Douglas is now part of Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), marking a new era for Far North Queensland’s on-water community. The 30-strong volunteer unit, which formed