Aeromedical charity LifeFlight is facing a funding shortfall in regional Queensland after rescuing Lucy Scott, who suffered a fractured neck in a vehicle rollover. The service, crucial for remote areas, exceeded its funded hours last year and is on track for a 70-hour shortfall this year.
NSW police watchdog found an inadequate response after officers failed to exit their cars at a reported assault scene where Lindy Lucena was later found dead. While no misconduct was found, systemic issues and procedural delays contributed to the delayed response.
Emergency services struggled to locate a patient on an unmapped road in rural Queensland, highlighting issues with obscure addresses. A resident had to guide paramedics and firefighters. A local councillor plans an investigation into similar roads across the shire.
Triple Zero call centres are seeing an increase in "absurd" calls, ranging from lost television remote controls to ducks crossing the road.
Triple Zero call centres are seeing an increase in "absurd" calls, ranging from lost television remote controls to ducks crossing the road.
Triple Zero call centres are seeing an increase in "absurd" calls, ranging from lost television remote controls, to ducks crossing the road.
