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Alpine Lakes
On Apr 15, 2026

Step forward: Cooma locals encouraged to join Marine Rescue Alpine Lakes following Lake Eucumbene expansion

Community members from Cooma and surrounding towns are being encouraged to volunteer with Marine Rescue Alpine Lakes, following the opening of a purpose-built facility at Lake Eucumbene’s...
Coffs Harbour
On Apr 8, 2026

Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour volunteers continue search for missing man

Volunteer vessel crew and radio operators from Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour are continuing the search for a missing fisherman who was swept into the water off Emerald Beach Headland on Easter Monday,...
Search and Rescue
On Apr 7, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW crews search for man missing off Emerald Beach Head

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour are assisting with a multi-agency search for a man swept into the water off Emerald Beach Headland on the Mid North Coast. Marine Rescue NSW...
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