Ballina Marine Rescue, May 6, 2026 · Marine Rescue NSW has identified Bill Ewen, 78, and Frank Petsch, 62, as the volunteers killed when their rescue boat capsized during a mission off Ballina, also claiming the life of sailor Nov 12, 2024 · A volunteer crew on board Marine Rescue NSW vessel Ballina 30 responded to a call for assistance from a distressed vessel with two people on board off Lennox Head early this morning, Sunday 10 November. Marine Rescue NSW has confirmed it has commissioned an independent review into its operational processes following the May 4 tragedy The rescue began after a bystander spotted a yacht in difficulty near the South Ballina breakwall on Monday evening. Within minutes, a six-person volunteer crew launched 6 days ago · Five weeks after the Ballina Marine Rescue tragedy, the first formal review into the disaster is underway, while hopes of recovering the yacht at the centre of the incident are rapidly fading. Peter will share just how much the incredible support from our community has meant to his team, and to the families who have been touched by this difficult time. 2 days ago · International search-and-rescue crews honour Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch As hundreds gathered in Ballina on Monday to farewell Marine Rescue volunteer Bill Ewen and remember fellow volunteer Frank Petsch, a remarkable tribute was unfolding around the world. ” 1 day ago · The Ballina community is invited to attend a Community Memorial Service on Sunday 5 July to honour the sacrifice, commitment and service of Marine Rescue Ballina volunteers and local first responders following the tragic events of 4 May. The near-new boat overturned in Community invited to memorial service recognising sacrifice and service of Marine Rescue Ballina volunteers and first responders Marine Rescue Ballina, with the support of Ballina RSL, will host a Community Memorial Service on Sunday 5 July to recognise the sacrifice, commitment and service of the unit’s volunteers and local. May 5, 2026 · The Unfolding Tragedy at Ballina Bar On the evening of May 4, 2026, what began as a routine distress call near the South Ballina breakwall spiraled into one of the most heartbreaking maritime incidents in recent New South Wales history. Superintendent Joe McNulty of the NSW Police Marine Area Command described conditions as "treacherous" after Marine Rescue NSW crews responded to the initial distress call on May 23, 2026 · Ballina Crime Reports Rod Bruem󰞋May 23󰞋󱟠 󳄫 The story behind the man who triggered the Ballina Marine Rescue tragedy Ballina News Daily May 23󰞋󱟠 “Surely this little boat’s not going to go out the bar today. Volunteers William (Bill) Ewen, 78, and Frank Petsch, 62, died when their rescue vessel capsized while On 4 May 2026 a recreational yacht struck the southern breakwall at the mouth of the Richmond River near Ballina, New South Wales. 3qv, jo2a9r, z83wh, zmvn, j2x0, gdxg, kahw, dcnhse, iwxo, i82,