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.
Flags Up Across NSW as Record Number of Lifesavers Return to Coastline
More than 21,000 volunteer lifesavers will bring the iconic red and yellow back to the beach on Saturday 27 September as the 2025/26 patrolling season begins across NSW.
Nine NSW Athletes to Compete in 2025/26 Iron Series
The NSW lineup for the 2025/26 Iron Series has been set following the Trials at Tugun in Queensland on 20-21 September, with nine athletes across the male and female fields set to represent our state.
NSW Surf Clubs to Share in $5.4 Million Grant
The latest round of the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program has opened for 2025/26, with surf clubs up and down the coastline able to apply for funding from a pool of $5.4 million.
Vale Barry Bede (Gus) Staunton MBE
Surf Life Saving NSW is saddened by the passing of Cronulla SLSC, Sydney Branch, SLSNSW and SLSA Life Member, Barry Bede (Gus) Staunton MBE. He was 93.