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Northern Rivers
On Jan 26, 2026

Long-serving Marine Rescue NSW volunteer recognised in Australia Day Honours list

Marine Rescue Point Danger volunteer Nicole Lockie has been awarded the Emergency Services Medal (ESM) in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list. Nicole has dedicated more than 24 years to the NSW...
Bermagui
On Jan 20, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW crews resume search for man missing off Mystery Bay

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Bermagui and Narooma are continuing to search for a man reported missing on Sunday 18 January off Mystery Bay, on the state’s south coast. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector...
Hunter Central Coast
On Jan 19, 2026

Marine Rescue Newcastle volunteers honoured with awards

Four Marine Rescue Newcastle volunteers have been presented with Commissioner’s Citations by Marine Rescue NSW Acting Commissioner Todd Andrews during a ceremony at the unit’s Stockton base on...
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