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Search and Rescue
On Nov 28, 2023

Marine Rescue NSW crews assist in search for missing swimmer off Newcastle

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers are assisting NSW Police Marine Area Command in a search for a swimmer reported missing off Stockton Beach. The search commenced on Sunday 26 November with rescue vessels...
Community
On Nov 26, 2023

Marine Rescue NSW volunteer wins NSW/ACT Community Achievement Award

Marine Rescue Merimbula Unit Commander Bill Blakeman ESM received another accolade overnight, being presented with the Safety Award at the NSW/ACT Community Achievement Awards in Sydney. Mr Blakeman...
Service
On Nov 16, 2023

Marine Rescue Port Macquarie marks half a century serving the community

From humble beginnings to a multifaceted rescue service, Marine Rescue Port Macquarie celebrated 50 years of saving lives on the region’s waterways during a dinner at the Westport Club last night....
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