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Flood rescue & support
On May 20, 2025

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers answer call to assist weather-impacted communities

A dozen Marine Rescue NSW flood rescue and support operators, along with five vessels, were rapidly deployed today to assist communities impacted by the current weather event affecting the Hunter and...
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On May 12, 2025

Marine Rescue Brisbane Water launches with new state-of-the-art base

The opening of a new Marine Rescue NSW base at Point Clare on the state’s Central Coast has been marked with a name change for the volunteer unit. As the ribbon was cut on a new search and...
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On May 11, 2025

Marine Rescue Port Kembla crew saves multiple people in swift offshore response

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Kembla played a vital role in rescuing multiple people from the water off MM Beach today (Sunday, 11 May). Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey said a member...
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