Police
Emergency call – Quindalup rescue
The Western Australia Police Force has released the emergency triple zero phone call made...
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Published on: 13th Feb, 2026
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Government
New emergency services awards put the spotlight on youth
The spotlight will be on WA’s next generation of community heroes with two new...
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Published on: 23rd Jan, 2026
Rescue & Services
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers complete more than 4,500 rescues during demanding year on the water
The Lake Macquarie region has been identified as the waterway where boaters are most...
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Published on: 14th Jan, 2026
Education
Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer on the Water
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning remains one of the most dangerous, and least visible, safety...
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Published on: 9th Jan, 2026
Rescue & Services
Community partnership powers Marine Rescue Port Macquarie
Marine Rescue Port Macquarie is proud to welcome Ritchies IGA as a Gold Tier...
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Published on: 13th Oct, 2025
Rescue & Services
Volunteer Marine Rescue Weipa Joins Marine Rescue Queensland
The dedicated team at Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Weipa officially transitioned to Marine Rescue...
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Published on: 8th Oct, 2025
Rescue & Services
Marine Rescue Batemans Bay enhances lifesaving capability with new rescue watercraft
Marine Rescue Batemans Bay has taken delivery of two new state-of-the-art rescue watercraft (RWCs...
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Published on: 2nd Oct, 2025
Rescue & Services
Search for missing catamaran with two on board off NSW North Coast
Update: Monday 29 September – Marathon Marine Rescue NSW mission returns missing sailors safely...
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Published on: 29th Sep, 2025
Rescue & Services
Marine Rescue NSW calls on boaters to make safety a priority these spring holidays
More than 3,400 Marine Rescue NSW volunteers are on standby to assist boaters on...
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Published on: 24th Sep, 2025
Rescue & Services
Trailblazing women take the helm at Marine Rescue Woolgoolga
Marine Rescue Woolgoolga has made history as the first Marine Rescue NSW unit to...
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Published on: 18th Sep, 2025
People
Celebrating 40 Years of Service: Brenda Warren
What makes someone give up their time to help others? For Brenda Warren, the...
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Published on: 15th Sep, 2025
Rescue & Services
VMR Whitsunday set a course to MRQ
Whether they’re avoiding a pod of whales, traversing a shallow reef, or giving a...
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Published on: 10th Sep, 2025
Rescue & Services
Marine Rescue NSW celebrates Botany Port Hacking volunteer Ian Baker’s 50 years of service
Marine Rescue NSW has honoured one of its longest-serving volunteers, Ian Baker ESM, who...
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Published on: 3rd Sep, 2025
Rescue & Services
Marine Rescue Merimbula and Port Macquarie volunteers to represent NSW on International Stage
Marine Rescue Merimbula’s Sonia Teston and Marine Rescue Port Macquarie’s Alison Cameron-Brown will join...
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Published on: 22nd Aug, 2025
Rescue & Services
MRQ Mornington Island expands marine rescue services to the Gulf region
Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Mornington Island joined Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) today, becoming the...
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Published on: 22nd Aug, 2025
Rescue & Services
Coast Guard flotillas to join Marine Rescue Queensland – joint agreement paves way for unified marine rescue service
Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) and the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association (AVCGA) have reached...
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Published on: 21st Aug, 2025
Rescue & Services
Leadership change at Marine Rescue NSW as Commissioner Barrell accepts national appointment
Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell ESM will step down from the role next...
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Published on: 19th Aug, 2025
Rescue & Services
Cooler weather no barrier as boaters keep Marine Rescue NSW crews busy in July
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers completed 237 search and rescue missions in July, including 82...
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Published on: 18th Aug, 2025
Rescue & Services
Illawarra Inspector named Marine Rescue NSW Officer of the Year and Overall Winner at 2025 RESCA ceremony
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey has been recognised with two awards at the...
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Published on: 5th Aug, 2025
Rescue & Services
Marine Rescue Queensland welcomes aboard VMR Midge Point
The picturesque coastal community of Midge Point has become the latest area to receive...
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Published on: 31st Jul, 2025