The NSW Department of Primary Industries has installed shark nets at five locations across the Far North Coast for a six month trial as part of the government’s multi-million dollar commitment to shark management.
Big Summer of Surf Sports
It’s shaping up to be another busy competition season for our surf sport athletes with a number of exciting events taking place across NSW.
Profile of the Month: Lee Howes
Our Profile of the Month for December is Lee Howes from Newcastle SLSC. The talented surf lifesaver wears many hats serving as the Chief Training Officer and Events Coordinator at her club, while also claiming a bag of medals at State, Australian and International level.
Funding to Help Surf Clubs Save Lives
Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres has announced that the NSW Government’s $2 million Surf Club Facility Grant Program for 2016-17 is open for applications from 21 December to 10 February.
Illawarra Lifesavers Awarded Rescue of the Month
Two lifesavers from Helensburgh-Stanwell Park SLSC have been awarded the prestigious NSW Rescue of the Month for coming to the aid of a stranded paraglider.
Lifesavers Issue Holiday Warning
Ahead of what promises to be another busy festive season on NSW beaches, lifesavers and lifeguards have issued a plea to those heading to the coast – swim at a patrolled location and look out for your family and friends.
Lifesavers Brace for New Year’s Onslaught
NSW volunteer lifesavers and professional lifeguards are nervously preparing for what is likely to be an extremely busy, and potentially dangerous, time along the coast this weekend.
Lifesavers Shine At National IRB Championships
NSW surf lifesavers showed they have the skill to challenge the country’s best after coming away with impressive results at the Interstate and Australian IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) Championships at Cudgen Headland SLSC on the state’s Far North Coast last weekend.
NSW Lifesavers Race Against Country’s Best
After a thrilling conclusion to the NSW IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) season, crews have been preparing to take on the nation’s fastest surf lifesavers at the 2017 Interstate and Australian IRB Championships starting Friday on the NSW Far North Coast.