Tag: surf life saving
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RAMPING UP EFFORTS TO PROTECT MID NORTH COAST ROCK FISHERMEN
The State government is working with lifesavers to reduce the number of deaths related to rock fishing in the region. The move is being well supported on the Mid North Coast – following concerns safety messages are falling on deaf ears.
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FORSTER MAN DROWNS WHILE ROCK FISHING AT SEVEN MILE BEACH
Surf life savers fear safety messages may continue to fall on deaf ears – after a second drowning on the Mid North Coast during the holiday period. A Forster man tragically losing his life yesterday while rock fishing.
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COUNTRY SURF TITLES HEAT UP IN FORSTER AHEAD OF FINALS
Challenging conditions weren’t an issue for competitors at the State Country surf live saving championships at Forster today. Hundreds hit the water and the sand for a spot in tomorrow’s finals.
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HOPES FOR SURF SPORT SEASON TO START AFTER LOCKDOWN
The red and yellow flags have gone up for another year on the Far North Coast, but clubs are still waiting for the go ahead on surf sports. Despite another lockdown, members are hopeful to be back training soon.
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THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS GO UP FOR THE SEASON
The red and yellow flags have been raised on the Far North Coast, to mark the official start of the patrol season following winter. With lockdown lifted, Todd Muller of the Ballina Surf Life Saving Club says plenty of people are expected to flock to beaches in the region. “When you come down to the…
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NEVILLE WARWICK SIGNS ON TO PATROL FOR THE FINAL TIME
There are few people who can lay claim to a career spanning seven decades, but Neville Warwick can, and he spent his saving lives. The north coast surf lifesaver was given a special send-off on his final patrol by the community he loves, donning the red and yellow one last time.
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PATROL SEASON UNDERWAY ON MID NORTH COAST BEACHES
The flags have gone up on Mid North Coast beaches to signal the start of the patrol season. Lifeguards returning to the region’s busiest beaches this morning with locals looking to soak up the sun. Eyes will be on the water during public holidays and weekends. But once again Covid restrictions are placing a limit…
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WINTER WARNING FOR SURFERS AT UN-PATROLLED BEACHES
Surfers are being urged to be extra cautious at un-patrolled beaches this winter. The warning follows recent shark attacks on the Mid North Coast and a false alarm earlier this week.
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WATER SAFETY WARNINGS AS DROWNING FIGURES INCREASE
It’s been a wet summer, so it’s understandable that swimmers are continuing to make the most of our beaches and waterways. But they need to take care, with a huge increase in the number of drowning deaths this year.
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FAR NORTH COAST SLS NAMES JUNIOR LIFESAVERS OF THE YEAR
After a massive 2020, Far North Coast Surf Life Saving is recognising its star lifesavers. The branch has named two Junior Life Savers of the Year, nominating them to represent the region at the state awards in Sydney.