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Explore the history and impact of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service in NSW. Learn about the pioneers who brought this life-saving service to Australia.

Windswept and whitewashed beaches across Newcastle were closed as gloomy weather rolled in on Monday.

Windswept and whitewashed beaches across Newcastle were closed as gloomy weather rolled in on Monday.

It's been just over 50 years since the Westpac Rescue helicopter launched in Sydney in 1973. By 1975, Merewether's Evan Walton had brought it to Newcastle.

It's been just over 50 years since the Westpac Rescue helicopter launched in Sydney in 1973. By 1975, Merewether's Evan Walton had brought it to Newcastle.

It's been just over 50 years since the Westpac Rescue helicopter launched in Sydney in 1973. By 1975, Merewether's Evan Walton had brought it to Newcastle.

It's been just over 50 years since the Westpac Rescue helicopter launched in Sydney in 1973. By 1975, Merewether's Evan Walton had brought it to Newcastle.

Beach Hotel in Merewether New Year's Eve Party announcement signals countdown to reopening after major renovation under Glen Piper ownership

Beach Hotel in Merewether New Year's Eve Party announcement signals countdown to reopening after major renovation under Glen Piper ownership

Beach Hotel in Merewether New Year's Eve Party announcement signals countdown to reopening after major renovation under Glen Piper ownership