Marine Rescue Woolgoolga

09/05/2026

Come on down to the reserve for the Mothers Day classic. We are serving waffles on a stick and a wonderful smelling BBQ all morning. Grab a bite to eat and say hey to our friendly volunteers!🌭🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

07/05/2026

Today, we laid a tribute to our fallen brothers, Frank Petsch and William ‘Bill’ Ewen, who tragically lost their lives on Monday night on the Ballina Bar.

Our crew stood together in a minute’s silence to honour the ultimate sacrifice these two men made in the pursuit of our mission — Saving Lives on the Water.

Their dedication, courage, and commitment to protecting others at sea will never be forgotten. Our thoughts remain with their families, friends, the Marine Rescue Ballina team and all members of the wider marine rescue community during this incredibly difficult time

06/05/2026

💗 This Sunday, Marine Rescue Woolgoolga will be down at the Woopi Beach Reserve supporting the Mother’s Day Classic for breast & ovarian cancer awareness.

We’ll be there from 7:30am with our BBQ and waffle stand ready to go! 🧇🌭🥓🍳

After you’ve completed the walk, come and grab a bite to eat.

We’ll have:
• Sausage sandwiches
• Bacon & egg rolls
• Fresh waffles

We look forward to seeing the community come together for such an important event. 💕

05/05/2026

Our condolences go out to the volunteers and their families in this very tragic time. Incredibly saddening and being felt by everyone.

Last night was the darkest night ever experienced by Marine Rescue NSW.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers answer the call for help 24/7 and last night six members from Marine Rescue Ballina did just that. They launched with a single mission, to save lives on the water and assist a yacht, reported to be in difficulty off the South Ballina break wall.

Tragically, two of our volunteers lost their lives during the response.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews said the devastating loss is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by volunteers who serve their communities.

“These two men were serving their local community and have made the ultimate sacrifice to help others.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of the deceased, their fellow crew members, the brave radio operators who handled the difficult communications during the incident, the entire Marine Rescue NSW family and the wider Ballina community during this incredibly difficult time.

“We are supporting our volunteers and their families through professional counselling and chaplaincy support.

“We ask that the privacy of those involved and their families be respected during this difficult time,” Commissioner Andrews said.

17/04/2026

We will be attending this event with both our BBQ and Waffles on a stick in action.

Come and support a great cause at Woolgoolga Beach Reserve

11/04/2026

Markets are in full swing and busy, come on down to Woopi Beach Reserve and grab a waffle on a stick 😋

09/04/2026

The team at Marine Rescue Woolgoolga would like to extend our sincere thanks to Lowes Petroleum Service for their ongoing support over the past three years, supplying the diesel that keeps our vessels operating.

In just the past week, our volunteers have responded to three separate incidents; a night-time tow, a search for distressed boardriders, and a three-day search for a missing rock fisherman off Emerald Beach. Across these operations, we used approximately 675 litres of diesel, which equates to around $2,200 at current retail prices.

Support from Lowes Petroleum makes a real difference. It allows us to redirect vital funds into maintaining our vessels and tractors, improving infrastructure, investing in replacement assets, and continuing to train our volunteers to the highest standard.

We are incredibly grateful for their continued support of our unit and the local community we serve, helping us continue keeping our community safe

08/04/2026

07/04/2026

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 Inspector Courtney Greenslade said Marine Rescue Woolgoolga was tasked by NSW Police Marine Area Com...

25/01/2026

Nothing like a BBQ on Australia Day 🇦🇺

Please come down and support us, saving lives on the water. Everyday!