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19 Years on watch: Marine Rescue Port Stephens stalwart takes time out after 8,600 volunteer hours

After 19 years of unwavering overnight duty, Marine Rescue Port Stephens is farewelling long-serving volunteer Peter Bliss — the quiet force behind more than 8,600 hours on watch and 1,323 shifts,...

Lord Howe Island

On Aug 3, 2025

Marine Rescue Lord Howe Island volunteers return exhausted sailors to safety

Thirty-six hours after Marine Rescue Lord Howe Island volunteers first became concerned about a yacht travelling from Sydney to Lord Howe Island, two exhausted sailors have been returned safely to...

Illawarra

On Aug 3, 2025

Illawarra Inspector named Marine Rescue NSW Officer of the Year and Overall Winner at 2025 RESCA ceremony

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey has been recognised with two awards at the prestigious 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards (RESCA), held last night (Saturday 2...

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