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Aussie Lifesavers Support New Gaza Surf Club

The Palestinian territory of Gaza isn’t well known for its beaches. Its association with the Australian Surf Life Saving movement, however, dates back to World War II and two Gazan surf lifesavers are determined to set up a new Gaza Beach Surf Lifesaving Club - with the assistance of North Steyne SLSC in Manly and the Gaza Surf Project.


Michele Bootes – Bega Valley Shire Citizen of the Year

This coming Australia Day, January 26, volunteer surf lifesaver Michele Bootes will be awarded the Bega Valley Shire Citizen of the Year Award for her outstanding contribution to Surf Life Saving and for establishing important inclusivity programs for people living with disability on the NSW Far South Coast.