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On Mar 30, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW urges boaters to stay vigilant this Easter long weekend

More than 3,500 Marine Rescue NSW volunteers are standing ready around the clock to assist boaters on the state’s waterways this Easter long weekend. From the Tweed to Eden, and inland on the...
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On Mar 26, 2026

“Don’t risk it”: Marine Rescue NSW issues urgent boating warning

Boaters are being warned to avoid hitting the water over the next few days, with massive seas set to lash the east coast of NSW. The coastal waters forecast from Point Danger south to Eden is...
Illawarra
On Mar 24, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers ensure safe rescue of four divers off Port Kembla

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers have safely assisted four people after their vessel became stranded on rocks off Port Kembla on Sunday. Just before 12pm, local boaters raised the alarm after an anchor...
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