Tag: surf life saving
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PUSH TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY AT BEACHES
Even in winter – there’s no arguing that Newcastle and Nobbys beach are beautiful. And Surf Life Saving New South Wales is working to make them more accessible… to everyone. It’s offering grants of up to $20,000, for councils and businesses, to improve facilities for those with a disability. Newcastle was chosen because of its…
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SURF LIFE SAVING OPERATIONS CENTRE OPENS IN PORT MACQUARIE
Every Summer they keep our beaches safe, and now Surf Life Savers across northern New South Wales will have access to additional training and support. A multi-million dollar Operations Centre officially opened its doors in Port Macquarie today – the first of its kind in the region.
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OCEAN ROAR COMP KICKS OFF
The Ocean Roar rescue boat competition has begun on the Gold Coast today. Teams from all over south-east Queensland took advantage of the stellar conditions at Broadbeach.
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WILD WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE CENTRAL COAST
Heavy rain, big swell and strong winds are expected to lash the Central Coast this week, prompting warnings from Surf Life Saving and the SES. People are advised to stay well clear of any flood water.
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CAVES BEACH CLAIMS MASTERS WIN AT THE AUSSIES
Surf life saving legends have shown age is no barrier, charging through the water and sand at The Aussies. The Masters competition at Kirra had an upset, when a small club from Newcastle took down some former Ironmen.
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HELICOPTER CAMERA CAPTURES DRAMATIC CAVE RESCUE
There are renewed calls for swimmers and rock fishermen to avoid Snapper Point, following three rescues in five days. It comes as incredible footage of yesterday’s rescue emerges, showing the great lengths authorities go to, to save lives.
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AVOCA SLSC TAKES OUT MASTERS
The Avoca Surf Lifesaving Club has taken out the Central Coast’s Master’s titles, in a tight branch battle at Terrigal Beach today. Competitors from 14 clubs went head to head, as they prepare for upcoming state and national titles. Masters world champion Paul Lemmon says it’s an opportune time to train for the bigger comps.…
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NIPPERS HIT THE SURF FOR BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Whether it was in the surf or on the sand, there was plenty of competitive spirit in North Haven this weekend. The Mid North Coast Junior Branch Surf Life Saving Championships saw youngsters battling it out for regional glory.
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SUNNY COAST DOMINATES IN SURF BOATS
Sunshine Coast teams have beaten local Surf Life Savers in the Navy Surf Rowers Series at Tugun. 150 competitors from ten clubs are taking part in the third round of the Queensland competition. Alexandra Headland took out the men’s final while battling the steep bank and strong northerly sweep. Winning teams will get to represent…
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WORK STARTS ON NEW SURF LIFESAVING CLUB
Demolition of the old Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Life Saving Club has begun. The walls of the existing clubhouse are being pulled down, to make way for a new $2-million building. Once complete, the facility will have a function area, patrol room and a coffee shop. Construction is expected to be finished mid next year. (No…