Surf Life Saving NSW members have been recognised for their outstanding efforts and service to Surf Life Saving in the 2021 Australia Day Honours List and in local council awards.
Surf Lifesavers Thanked for Australia Day Rescues
Volunteer surf lifesavers that patrolled NSW beaches over the past four days of heatwave conditions and Australia Day celebrations have been praised for keeping beachgoers safe during one of the busiest weekends on the coastline on record.
Near Drowning Leads to Launch of Innovative Learn to Swim Program
Two rescues performed by off-duty surf lifesavers, which saved the lives of eight men from Western Sydney, were the inspiration for a new learn to swim program that was officially launched on the Australia Day long weekend in Cronulla.
Snorkeler Drowns on Northern Beaches
The coastal drowning death toll continues to rise in NSW with the sixth fatality since 1 January 2021.
Australia Day Warning from Surf Lifesavers
After a huge weekend on NSW beaches, and heatwave conditions and large swells forecast for Australia Day, authorities are warning beachgoers to heed safety advice if they head to the coast to cool off.
Horror Rockfishing Tragedy at Port Kembla
On Friday 22 January at around 10pm, Surf Life Saving callout teams from the Illawarra joined other emergency services at Port Kembla where three people died after being washed into the surf.
Lifesavers On Alert for Big Australia Day Long Weekend
With heatwave conditions and large swells forecast, surf lifesavers are preparing for a busy Australia Day long weekend as thousands of beachgoers head to the coast to cool off.
Hazardous Surf Warning: Large Swell and Strong Winds to Impact NSW Coast
With hazardous weather conditions forecast to impact the NSW coastline from today, surf lifesavers are urging the public to exercise caution when visiting the coastline.
Mother of Two Drowns While Rescuing Child
A fifty-year-old mother of two drowned yesterday while attempting to rescue one of her children who was caught in a rip at Congo Beach on the NSW Far South Coast.