Surf Life Saving NSW has installed three new Emergency Response Beacons (ERBs) in Coffs Harbour as part of a further roll out of the lifesaving devices at identified high risk locations across the state.
AI Camera Trial Targets Rock Fishing Safety
Surf Life Saving NSW is trialling new Artificial Intelligence (AI) camera technology to help prevent rock fishing tragedies at some of the state’s highest-risk coastal locations.
New SLSNSW Life Members and Director Elected
Surf Life Saving NSW has welcomed two new Life Members following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 7 November, along with the election of a new Director to the SLSNSW Board.
NSW Lifesavers Win National Awards
The Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence celebrated our nation’s most outstanding members across every facet of the movement, including several NSW lifesavers and initiatives. Congratulations to the following award winners for 2025.
New Surf Life Saving Australia President
Surf Life Saving Australia has announced the election of new President, Peter Agnew AM ESM, following the sudden passing of long-serving Board member and former SLSA President, John Baker AM ESM, earlier this year.
Lifesavers Take Beach Safety to the Bush in Vital Program
Surf Life Saving NSW’s flagship educational program, Beach to Bush, hits the road again on 3 November for the 2025 instalment, with a host of volunteer lifesavers heading inland to promote surf safety to primary school students across regional and rural NSW.
Ampol Supplies New IRB Hulls to Deserving NSW Clubs
Three NSW clubs are among 12 nationally to be awarded brand new Inflatable Rescue Boat hulls as part of the 2025 Ampol IRB Hull Giveaway, announced on Tuesday 28 October at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast.
Majority of Drownings Occurring in Remote Locations – Report
Two thirds of coastal drownings happen more than 1km from a lifesaving service, according to the latest data released as part of the 2025 National Coastal Safety Report – a joint initiative of Surf Life Saving Australia and Surf Life Saving NSW.
Vale Robert (Bobby) Little OAM
Surf Life Saving NSW is saddened to advise of the passing of Robert ‘Bobby’ Little OAM. He was 88 years old.