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Marine Rescue calls for more volunteers for Port Macquarie radio base

February 22, 2026

They’re an essential service for boaties but with operations running 365 days a year, Marine Rescue says it needs more hands on deck.

Port Macquarie’s Base holding an open day this morning, welcoming locals for a behind the scenes glimpse into operations.

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Kate Parsons

Kate Parsons is a journalist at NBN News in Port Macquarie. She started her career in community radio at 4ZZZ in Brisbane before reporting for Nine News Queensland's afternoon bulletin, and Nine Gold Coast News. She studied at the University of Queensland, graduating with a double Bachelors degree in Journalism/Arts - majoring in Sociology and Peace and Conflict Studies. If you have a story, reach out over email via kate.parsons@nine.com.au.

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