As volunteer surf lifesavers raise the flags on a new patrol season, a report on coastal drowning deaths shows a worrying increase in fatalities during 2017/18.
Coastal Drownings Prompt Lifesaving Safety Warning
Two drownings on NSW beaches in 48 hours has prompted lifesavers to issue a safety warning ahead of the new patrol season, which gets underway across the state next weekend.
Man Drowns At Kioloa’s Racecourse Beach
Despite the best efforts of concerned members of the public and emergency responders a man has drowned at Kioloa’s Racecourse Beach on the NSW South Coast.
Tragedy Inspires Generous Lifesaving Gift
Out of the tragedy of the drowning of a young father in January, a family has donated vital rescue and first aid equipment to a small Illawarra surf club in the hope that lives can be saved in the future.
Surf Lifesavers Launch Shark Drones This Weekend
Beachgoers in NSW can feel even safer, with surf lifesavers and lifeguards about to deploy drones across the state as summer looms.
Lifesavers Rescue Pair From Rock Cave
The Central Coast Support Operations team could be forgiven for thinking they were suffering from déjà vu today, after performing a successful rescue this morning at Snapper Point near Frazer Park.
Junior Water Stars Named In Development Program
Surf Life Saving NSW is pleased to confirm the participants for the 2018 Junior Development Academy Program.
National Honour For Central Coast Lifesavers
Determination and dedication to rescue a stranded caver at Snapper Point in June has earned a team of Central Coast surf lifesavers the prestigious National Rescue of the Month Award in Canberra.
Lifesavers on Alert, Drownings Up
Beachgoers looking to make the most of a warm start to spring this week are being urged to take water safety seriously with volunteer surf life saving patrols still more than a fortnight away.