Hero recognised for 'selfless act' rescuing drowning boys at Wollongong beach

Ashleigh Tullis
Updated December 2 2019 - 5:15pm, first published 1:35pm
Posthumously recognised: Shaun Oliver received a gold medal and Galleghan award for his brave act in saving two boys from Wollongong City Beach.
Posthumously recognised: Shaun Oliver received a gold medal and Galleghan award for his brave act in saving two boys from Wollongong City Beach.

More than two years after an ocean rescue claimed the life of a Victorian father-of-three, Shaun Oliver has received a bravery award for his heroic actions in saving two boys at Wollongong City Beach.

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Ashleigh Tullis

Ashleigh Tullis

Court reporter

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