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Botany Port Hacking
On Aug 5, 2026

120 years of service honoured at Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking

Two long-serving Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking volunteers have been recognised for a remarkable combined 120 years of emergency service at a special ceremony at the unit’s Hungry Point...
Service
On Jul 20, 2026

Three decades of service: Marine Rescue Shellharbour honours long-serving volunteer

Marine Rescue Shellharbour volunteer Peter May ESM is marking an extraordinary milestone this month, celebrating 32 years of dedicated service to the Illawarra boating community. Image: (L to R)...
By the numbers
On Jul 13, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW urges winter boating caution after volunteers complete 235 rescue missions in June

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers completed 235 search and rescue missions across the state’s waterways during June, safely returning 548 people to shore as demand for the service remained strong...
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