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Protecting bathers and surfers from sharks dates back to the early parts of the twentieth century, when a spate of attacks prompted action from the government. Evolution of an Icon recounts the measures that were tried and tested by councils and clubs to minimise injury and death by 'shark menace'. 

It’s hard to grasp the fact that 99 percent of New South Wales is actually in drought when you live by the coast and your lawn is still green. Some country kids haven’t even seen rain in their lifetimes. Aid for farmers is not just about feeding livestock and pastures. It’s about supporting families whose livelihoods were built in the country over generations and are being taken away by the unstoppable forces of nature.

The Surf Life Saving community welcomes the Federal Government’s recognition of the importance of swimming skills for primary aged children, but is urging politicians and educators not to neglect beach safety.

Here are the top eight submissions for the 'The Best I've Ever Seen My Beach' photo comp. The top five photos, voted for by you, will receive a copy of Darren Longbottom and Tim Rushby-Smith's new book Beyond The Break. Voting closes Thursday 2 August 5pm.

Sponsor of the 2018 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence, Port Authority of New South Wales is the organisation responsible for managing the state’s commercial ports and harbours. Here’s Sydney Harbour Master Philip Holliday on what it takes to keep ships, people and the marine environment safe in New South Wales.  

Just over a century since Hawaiian icon Duke Kahanamoku brought surfing to Australia, arguably kick-starting a love affair with the sea that continues to this day, ocean athletes of all persuasions from Down Under continue to achieve success in one of sport’s toughest challenges.

Surf Life Saving NSW is getting behind struggling NSW farmers and is calling on everyone to get on board.

"It was a sultry summer Sunday at Bulli beach, the salty haven in the metropolis of Wollongong. On 6 February 1966 history was being made. Over 1000 boys aged seven to thirteen, including some who had travelled from as far south as Moruya and north as Forster, had congregated for the first 'unofficial' New South Wales Juvenile State Championships." - Neil Cadigan, from Evolution of an Icon.