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Ballina
On Apr 13, 2025

Marine Rescue Ballina crew battles challenging conditions to save foilboarder swept out to sea

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Ballina have negotiated challenging two to three metre swell on the Ballina Bar today to rescue a male foilboarder who was swept out to sea during the outgoing tide....
Hunter Central Coast
On Apr 13, 2025

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assist search for missing swimmer off Newcastle

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Newcastle are assisting a multi-agency search for a missing female swimmer off Newcastle Beach. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Courtney Greenslade said a volunteer crew was...
By the numbers
On Apr 8, 2025

Fewer rescues, smarter boaters: Marine Rescue NSW sees drop in March missions

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state experienced their quietest March since 2022, completing 348 search and rescue missions, including 108 emergency responses last month. “Whilst missions...
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