A police watchdog has cleared Ballina officers of serious misconduct over their response to a 000 call before Lindy Lucena's death, but found systemic failures and an inadequate search.
Marine Rescue volunteer Bill Ewen was remembered as a devoted family man, friend and community servant during an emotional farewell attended by hundreds in Ballina.
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