One of the nation’s most iconic symbols of public safety has returned to the coastline, with more than 22,000 volunteer lifesavers marking the beginning of the 2026/27 patrol season by bringing the red and yellow flags back to the beach on September 26.
12 NSW Athletes to Contest 2026 Iron Series
A dozen of the best NSW athletes have confirmed their place on the start line for the 2026 Iron Series, with eight pre-qualifiers now joined by four new faces after a gruelling Trial Series at Tugun Beach.
Rock Fishing Safety Program Targets At-Risk Communities
350 rock fishers representing 36 different spoken languages will descend on Little Bay on 12 September as Surf Life Saving NSW’s highly successful rock fishing safety and skills workshop, Gone Fishing, returns in 2026 for the first of nine coastal and in-community workshops.
Surf Clubs Throw Support Behind 24 Hour Row for Mental Fitness
Volunteer lifesavers and surf clubs from across the state are preparing to embark on the Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row for mental fitness, keeping their rowing machines moving for 24 hours straight.
Volunteer Lifesavers Under Spotlight at Emergency Services Match
Volunteer surf lifesavers were at the heart of it all as the spotlight agency at the Sydney Roosters’ 3rd Annual Emergency Services Match at Allianz Stadium on 23 August – the stadium a sea of red and yellow as everything Surf Life Saving was celebrated.
Volunteer Service Recognised at NSW Awards of Excellence
It was an evening of reverence, reflection, and ultimately celebration of all that makes the movement special for more than 650 volunteer lifesavers and their supporters at the 2026 Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence in Sydney on 22 August.
NSW Surf Lifesavers Honoured with National Medal
44 of the state’s most passionate and dedicated volunteers have been recognised for their many years of service with National Medals in the recent Batch 57 announcement by Surf Life Saving Australia.
25,000+ Flights Mark First Month of Enhanced Drone Shark Program
Surf Life Saving NSW drones undertook more than 25,000 flights, covered over 165,000km of coastline across NSW, and sighted over 600* sharks in July, data behind the program has revealed.
Lifesavers Strengthen and Consolidate at State Conference
Almost 500 of the state’s Surf Life Saving leaders and emerging youth members came together to share ideas and build on existing skillsets over the weekend, with the bi-annual SLSNSW State Conference providing a platform for collaboration between individuals, clubs and Branches.