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On Jan 12, 2025

Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie volunteers rescue nine people from vessel at risk of sinking 5.5kms off Swansea Heads

Nine people have been returned safely to shore by volunteers from Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie after the commercial vessel they were on started taking on water 5.5 kms off Swansea Heads this morning....
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On Jan 11, 2025

Stranded anglers returned to Ulladulla Harbour following 4.5-hour Marine Rescue NSW mission

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Ulladulla have safely returned two anglers to shore after their 7-metre boat suffered gearbox issues leaving them stranded 30 kilometres off Ulladulla on the NSW South...
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On Jan 9, 2025

Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking volunteer receives ultimate honour

Long-serving Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking volunteer and Life Member Noel Parkinson has today been recognised for his decades of loyal service by having a vessel named after him. Marine Rescue...
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