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Queensland Mines Rescue Service (QMRS) provide expertise in assisting the mining industry to manage risk and ensure safety in underground and surface mining

14/06/2026

2026 QMRS Service Awards

Last week in Emerald, QMRS members from across Queensland were recognised for their years of service, dedication and contributiLast week in Emerald, QMRS members from across Queensland were recognised for their years of service, dedication and contribution to mines rescue.

As CEO Tim Jackson explains, nights like these are about acknowledging the people who continue to step forward, train hard and remain ready when it matters most.

13/06/2026

🏅 Recognising service, commitment and readiness.

On Wednesday night, QMRS proudly recognised volunteers and members from across Queensland at the Service Awards Presentation Evening in Emerald.

The evening celebrated members reaching service milestones, alongside the presentation of National Medals recognising sustained voluntary service protecting life and property.

These awards represent thousands of hours of training, emergency preparedness, competitions, deployments and service to Queensland's mining industry.

Behind every medal and service badge is a person who has chosen to put their hand up, continue learning, support their team and remain ready when it matters most.

Congratulations to all recipients recognised on the night and thank you for your ongoing contribution to QMRS.

03/06/2026

Why we do Mines Rescue.

Behind every competition, every training session and every callout are volunteers willing to step up when it counts.

This is what drives them. 👊

02/06/2026

Busy day at Boonal Station

More than 60 participants from Underground Rescue, ERT and the Mine Inertisation Unit trained at Boonal Station today.

Training included the new Dräger BG ProAir breathing apparatus, the Guduza Radio System, confined space rescue, road crash rescue and operation of the GE jet engine.

Congratulations to the three ERT members who completed their Certificate III requirements and received a QMRS Challenge Coin. 👏

Great to see the facility being utilised at near capacity and our volunteers continuing to build the skills that keep them ready when it matters.

28/05/2026

Ready when it matters.

A look behind the scenes at the 2026 Memorial Cup, where Mines Rescue teams from across Queensland put skill, teamwork and endurance to the test.

21/05/2026

Today at QMRS Boonal, Aref Aueb was presented with the National Medal in recognition of 15 years of dedicated service as a QMRS team member. 👏

The National Medal is an Australian honours award recognising long and diligent service by members of organisations that protect life and property at risk to themselves.

The medal was presented by QMRS General Manager Operations Ray Smith.

Thank you, Aref, for your commitment, professionalism and contribution to Mines Rescue over the past 15 years. 👊

07/05/2026

Pressure. Precision. Teamwork.

Queensland’s top mines rescue teams went head to head in Dysart yesterday for the 21st QMRS Memorial Cup, tackling intense, real world emergency response scenarios designed to test communication, decision making and capability under pressure.

Teams from Oaky North, Aquila, Broadmeadow, Centurion, Crinum, Ensham and Ironbark No.1 put their training to the test across a full day of competition, showcasing the skill and discipline that underpins mines rescue across Queensland.

🏆 2026 QMRS Memorial Cup Winners
🥇 Aquila Mine
🥈 Oaky North Mine
🥉 Ironbark No.1

Aquila Mine also claimed:
🚑 George Carbine Perpetual Trophy for Best First Aid
🔥 QMRS Fire Fighting Excellence Award in memory of Ramsay Wells

A huge effort from every competitor, volunteer, assessor, marshal, patient and supporter who helped bring the event together.

Because when it matters most, preparation matters. 👏

01/05/2026

This week, QMRS teams are on the ground in Zambia, competing at the International Mines Rescue Competition.

Representing Moranbah North and Grosvenor, these crews earned their place after taking out first and second at the Australian Mines Rescue competition.

It’s more than a competition. It’s months of training put into practice, working alongside international teams, testing skills, sharing knowledge, and learning what works when it matters most.

We are so proud of our teams and the standard they’ve set. Big week ahead 💪

29/04/2026

QMRS would like to thank Award Carpets Moranbah!

Danny and his team went above and beyond to support the office fit-out of our Moranbah office.

We appreciate their professionalism and strong local support.

28/04/2026

Great to welcome Senator Anthony Chisholm, Assistant Minister for Resources and Assistant Minister for Regional Development, and Linus Power , Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth, to our Dysart facility today.

Chairman Brett Garland and CEO Tim Jackson led a tour of the site, showcasing the training environments, equipment and capability that support mines rescue across Queensland.

They also had the chance to meet some of our volunteers in action during training, a strong reminder of the skill, commitment and readiness that sits behind every response.

The visit provided an opportunity to talk about the future of QMRS, centred around the Moranbah township and the role we continue to play in keeping our people and our industry ready when it matters most.

Address

49 Garnham Drive
Dysart, QLD
4745

Telephone

+61749582244

Website

http://www.qmrs.com.au/

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