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The Advertiser
25-06-2025
- General
- The Advertiser
Lake Macquarie, Central Coast Marine Rescue lauded in Rotary community awards
A 19-year-old volunteer from the Central Coast, a team leader from Norah Head, and a veteran of the service at Lake Macquarie have been singled out for their extraordinary service to NSW Marine Rescue, having been named finalists in a prestigious Rotary community award. Warren Collins, a 16-year journeyman of the life-saving Marine Rescue service, was honoured for his leadership, commitment to training and mentorship and advocacy for women in the service in his citation to become a finalist in the 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards, a spokesperson for Marine Rescue said on Wednesday evening. Mr Collins was joined by Norah Head unit commander Julie Rostron, who leads a team of 40 volunteers and has risen through the ranks since joining in 2016, and Terrigal volunteer Rachael de Courcy who has been named as a finalist for the Dorothy Hennessy OAM Emergency Services Youth Scholarship, recognising her leadership and commitment since joining the Terrigal unit in 2022. Marine Rescue NSW commissioner Alex Barrell said he was proud of his service members and lauded their commitment to going "above and beyond in their roles to assist the boating community of NSW". "This group boasts almost five decades of marine rescue experience, with each nominee playing a crucial role in saving lives on the water-whether on board a rescue vessel or managing vital communications in the radio room." The local finalists were joined by two others from units in Sydney and the Illawarra regions. The RESCAs recognise outstanding service by NSW emergency services personnel. The awards celebrate both paid and volunteer members of all NSW emergency services agencies who have gone above and beyond their normal duties, exemplifying the Rotary motto of service above self. A 19-year-old volunteer from the Central Coast, a team leader from Norah Head, and a veteran of the service at Lake Macquarie have been singled out for their extraordinary service to NSW Marine Rescue, having been named finalists in a prestigious Rotary community award. Warren Collins, a 16-year journeyman of the life-saving Marine Rescue service, was honoured for his leadership, commitment to training and mentorship and advocacy for women in the service in his citation to become a finalist in the 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards, a spokesperson for Marine Rescue said on Wednesday evening. Mr Collins was joined by Norah Head unit commander Julie Rostron, who leads a team of 40 volunteers and has risen through the ranks since joining in 2016, and Terrigal volunteer Rachael de Courcy who has been named as a finalist for the Dorothy Hennessy OAM Emergency Services Youth Scholarship, recognising her leadership and commitment since joining the Terrigal unit in 2022. Marine Rescue NSW commissioner Alex Barrell said he was proud of his service members and lauded their commitment to going "above and beyond in their roles to assist the boating community of NSW". "This group boasts almost five decades of marine rescue experience, with each nominee playing a crucial role in saving lives on the water-whether on board a rescue vessel or managing vital communications in the radio room." The local finalists were joined by two others from units in Sydney and the Illawarra regions. The RESCAs recognise outstanding service by NSW emergency services personnel. The awards celebrate both paid and volunteer members of all NSW emergency services agencies who have gone above and beyond their normal duties, exemplifying the Rotary motto of service above self. A 19-year-old volunteer from the Central Coast, a team leader from Norah Head, and a veteran of the service at Lake Macquarie have been singled out for their extraordinary service to NSW Marine Rescue, having been named finalists in a prestigious Rotary community award. Warren Collins, a 16-year journeyman of the life-saving Marine Rescue service, was honoured for his leadership, commitment to training and mentorship and advocacy for women in the service in his citation to become a finalist in the 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards, a spokesperson for Marine Rescue said on Wednesday evening. Mr Collins was joined by Norah Head unit commander Julie Rostron, who leads a team of 40 volunteers and has risen through the ranks since joining in 2016, and Terrigal volunteer Rachael de Courcy who has been named as a finalist for the Dorothy Hennessy OAM Emergency Services Youth Scholarship, recognising her leadership and commitment since joining the Terrigal unit in 2022. Marine Rescue NSW commissioner Alex Barrell said he was proud of his service members and lauded their commitment to going "above and beyond in their roles to assist the boating community of NSW". "This group boasts almost five decades of marine rescue experience, with each nominee playing a crucial role in saving lives on the water-whether on board a rescue vessel or managing vital communications in the radio room." The local finalists were joined by two others from units in Sydney and the Illawarra regions. The RESCAs recognise outstanding service by NSW emergency services personnel. The awards celebrate both paid and volunteer members of all NSW emergency services agencies who have gone above and beyond their normal duties, exemplifying the Rotary motto of service above self. A 19-year-old volunteer from the Central Coast, a team leader from Norah Head, and a veteran of the service at Lake Macquarie have been singled out for their extraordinary service to NSW Marine Rescue, having been named finalists in a prestigious Rotary community award. Warren Collins, a 16-year journeyman of the life-saving Marine Rescue service, was honoured for his leadership, commitment to training and mentorship and advocacy for women in the service in his citation to become a finalist in the 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards, a spokesperson for Marine Rescue said on Wednesday evening. Mr Collins was joined by Norah Head unit commander Julie Rostron, who leads a team of 40 volunteers and has risen through the ranks since joining in 2016, and Terrigal volunteer Rachael de Courcy who has been named as a finalist for the Dorothy Hennessy OAM Emergency Services Youth Scholarship, recognising her leadership and commitment since joining the Terrigal unit in 2022. Marine Rescue NSW commissioner Alex Barrell said he was proud of his service members and lauded their commitment to going "above and beyond in their roles to assist the boating community of NSW". "This group boasts almost five decades of marine rescue experience, with each nominee playing a crucial role in saving lives on the water-whether on board a rescue vessel or managing vital communications in the radio room." The local finalists were joined by two others from units in Sydney and the Illawarra regions. The RESCAs recognise outstanding service by NSW emergency services personnel. The awards celebrate both paid and volunteer members of all NSW emergency services agencies who have gone above and beyond their normal duties, exemplifying the Rotary motto of service above self.
Otago Daily Times
28-05-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Clarity sought over sea lion conservation
Sam Henderson outlines highlights from the Otago Peninsula Community for tackling weeds The Otago Peninsula Community Board has granted just over $1700 to Save The Otago Peninsula to buy tools such as loppers, saws and gardening gloves. Volunteers will use the tools for weed removal and native planting, especially the ''Gorse Force'' team clearing gorse in the Smith's Creek revegetation area. Sea lion management discussed The board has written to the Department of Conservation (Doc) seeking more detail on sea lion management on Peninsula beaches. Although the board was strongly supportive of sea lion conservation, it asked whether a longer-term management strategy existed. Board chairman Paul Pope said after a low point of one mainland sea lion birth in 1992, there were now roughly 30 each year. ''What I would like to see is like a memorandum of understanding between the [Dunedin City Council] and Doc around who does what and how it is managed. ''Let's plan out the season, what's happening, who's doing what.'' The board hopes to invite a Doc representative, such as coastal Otago operations manager Gabe Davies, to its next meeting. The board supports increasing sea lion numbers but wants a strategic approach that helps local organisations work together. Thanks for doctor's dedication The board has written to Otago Peninsula Medical Centre GP Dr Peter Cooke, who is retiring after 43 years, to thank him for outstanding service to Peninsula residents. Funds for museum The board approved a grant of just over $260 to the Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society, which is running an oral history project. The museum sought funds to buy a digital voice recorder and transcription kit to interview longtime Peninsula residents. The grant will help the museum preserve local memories for future generations. Youth scholarships extended With no initial applicants for the board's annual Youth Scholarship, the deadline has been extended to May 31, 2025. The $1000 scholarship is earmarked to support a local young person in education, leadership or community service . The board urges eligible Peninsula youth to apply before the new deadline so the money can go to a worthy recipient. An extra board meeting is planned in June to consider any late applications. The board will also decide how to allocate the remaining balance of its project fund at that meeting.
