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Eden
On Mar 29, 2025

Marine Rescue Eden rescues solo sailor in challenging marathon mission

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Eden have safely returned a solo sailor and his 10-metre yacht to Twofold Bay following an epic two-part, 21.5-hour mission. At 2am yesterday (Friday, 28 March), radio...
Central Coast
On Mar 27, 2025

Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes to host vital search and rescue training exercise

Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes will host a search and rescue exercise involving three Central Coast-based Marine Rescue NSW units this Saturday, 29 March. Marine Rescue NSW Hunter Central Coast Zone...
Hunter Central Coast
On Mar 24, 2025

Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie crew responds to late-night Pan Pan call 24km off Swansea Heads

A volunteer crew from Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie was activated late last night (Sunday, 23 March) to assist two boaters stranded 13 nautical miles (24km) off Swansea Heads. Radio operators at...
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