'Slap in the face to every paramedic': NSW Ambulance budget blowout sparks cost cuts 'Cutting staff now means longer waits for patients.' Newcastle Herald · Oct 6
Girl fights for life after car hits group of NRL fans Several children were among a group of footy fans injured when a car struck crowds lining a major road to cheer on the NRL grand final-bound Newcastle Knights. AAP · Oct 3
Five-year-old girl in a coma and P-plater charged after car hits crowd of NRL fans in Newcastle Man charged with nine offences after vehicle struck Knights fans attending grand final farewell, leaving 10 injured including three children The Guardian - AU · Oct 3
Westpac chopper's future in doubt, with sensitive report in Labor's hands How will the harassment and bullying allegations be addressed? Newcastle Herald · Oct 1
Staff demand public release of findings as Westpac Rescue Helicopter investigation concludes Staff fear for their jobs, with the future of the service in doubt. Newcastle Herald · Sep 25
Woman charged after allegedly stolen car crashed, killing 15yo boy Police say the vehicle crashed into the rail corridor and rolled. Newcastle Herald · Sep 13
Swansea rocked by 'heartbreaking loss' of five-year-old girl Police continue to investigate the source of the fatal fire. Newcastle Herald · Aug 21
Injured rugby league player airlifted after on-field collision A Hunter player suffered a suspected back injury. Newcastle Herald · Aug 16
23 years ago paramedic Mark saved a drowning toddler. Now that boy is his colleague 'If we can work together for one shift ... that would make my career I think.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 14
Missing bushwalker found alive after major search of state forest The man suffered mild hypothermia, dehydration and abrasions. Newcastle Herald · Aug 5
'Clique culture' revealed at Westpac helicopter service over workplace and safety issues Confidential allegations released amid 'serious safety breaches'. Newcastle Herald · Aug 5
Inquiry set to recommend the Westpac rescue helicopter contract not be extended Inquiry report set to question contract over workplace safety. Newcastle Herald · Aug 4
Woman dies after being thrown from quad bike in rollover near Cessnock NSW Ambulance paramedics were unable to revive the young woman. Newcastle Herald · Jul 26
Teenager falls five metres down cliff, winched to safety The boy was flown to John Hunter Hospital for treatment. Newcastle Herald · Jul 12
AAP · Jul 9 'Chaotic': brave ambo recalls mass shooting in outback A paramedic who raced to the scene of a shooting has been honoured for her bravery, alongside a security guard who confronted a knife-wielding attacker.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 14 Child sustains serious head injuries in Lake Macquarie forest 'We winched down our critical-care doctor.'
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13 Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee beach A woman in her 30s has been transported to hospital with arm and leg injuries and beaches in Sydney’s east have been closed after the attack
The Canberra Times · Jun 1 Millions spent on an ACT helipad, half of which aeromedical choppers won't use Two governments can't agree on how to land a rescue helicopter.
The Canberra Times · May 31 Hospital helipad scrutiny continues after aircraft grounded for 12 hours Mixed messages about helipad.
Newcastle Herald · May 28 'Dad was always the calm in the chaos': Graeme Silver earns highest honour Through storms, floods and tragedy, Graeme Silver never stopped showing up.
The Conversation · Apr 28 The Bondi Beach terror attack mobilised a team of volunteer medics. Here’s what we learned Warning: this article contains details of injuries sustained during a terrorist attack.
AAP · Apr 22 Ex-paramedic sues after witnessing bikie's murder A former paramedic claims a state ambulance service did not offer adequate assistance after she and a colleague saw a bikie killed metres from where they stood.
Pedestrian.tv · Jan 19 Surfer In Critical Condition After Shark Attack In Sydney’s Manly Beach This is the third shark attack in Sydney in the last two days,
AAP · Jan 7 Disability worker accused of causing patient's death A disability worker has been charged over the death of a man in a house fire at an assisted living facility nearly five years ago.
AAP · Jan 4 Ashes applause for Bondi Beach heroes The sold-out crowd at the fifth Ashes Test has paid tribute to the first responders and victims of the Bondi terror attack.