A large, multi-agency search is continuing for a 53-year-old spear fisherman who went missing at South West Rocks yesterday afternoon, 4 February.
Beach to Bush 2021: We Need You!
SLSNSW is calling for enthusiastic and energetic volunteers to present our annual iconic Beach to Bush program.
New South Wales Surf Lifesavers Honoured on Australia Day
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.