Tag: surf life saving
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MULTIPLE RESCUES AFTER HORROR WEEKEND ON NORTHERN NSW BEACHES
A woman in her 30s continues to fight for her life in hospital, after being pulled from the water unconscious at a Far North Coast beach on Friday. She was rescued at Kingscliff Beach by a surfer around four o’clock in the afternoon, before being raced to Tweed Hospital for treatment. It was a busy…
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WAVE WARNING: STRONG SWELLS TO CRASH ON COAST
The Central Coast may be a long way from Cyclone Oma but our beaches are still set to feel its force. Big swells are on the way, with life savers warning us to steer clear of the ocean this weekend.
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PENINSULA SURF CLUBS SET FOR CASH SPLASH
Two Peninsula surf clubs are set for an upgrade. Umina Beach’s building will be expanded, as part of a $210,000 state government upgrade. While the clubhouse at next-door Ocean Beach will receive $75,000 for a training and community room. (VISION ONLY IN PARTS)
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COASTIES VIE AT OPEN SLS CARNIVAL
The Central Coast’s aspiring surf life savers are at Avoca Beach over the weekend, vying for top honours at the Branch carnival.
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CUDGEN HEADLAND BIG WINNERS AT COUNTRY CHAMPS
Cudgen Headland has again proven dominant at its home beach – scoring a third straight New South Wales Country Championships title. The club won easily, almost doubling the total score of runners-up, Byron Bay.
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BIG EVENTS BRING BIG DOLLARS FOR REGIONAL TOWNS
Hosting major sporting events, can be big business for many Northern New South Wales towns. But despite the dollars coming in, some businesses are calling for more infrastructure to cope with the increase in people.
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HOME SURF ADVANTAGE FOR CUDGEN SURF LIFE SAVERS
Kingscliff Beach is set to come alive this weekend, when 1,500 life savers hit the water for the 2019 New South Wales Country Championships. Host club, Cudgen Headland is looking to take out their third-straight-title at their home break.
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FAR NORTH COAST LIFE SAVERS TAKE ON THE BEST IN THE SPORT
Far North Coast surf lifesaving’s best young talents are back home, following a successful campaign at the Interstate Championships. The New South Wales Country team came fifth overall – several standout performances helping the cause.
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WHIRLWIND WEEK AHEAD FOR SMITH IN KAYAKING AND SLS
The Central Coast’s Jemma Smith’s first kayaking campaign of the year continues in Penrith tomorrow. She’s one of several Avoca reps booking a spot in finals at the New South Wales sprint championships. NBN News caught up with Smith ahead of the season opener.
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COUNTRY SURF LIFE SAVERS ON A WINNING STREAK
Far North Coast surf lifesavers were part of the state country team that won the Trans-Tasman series against New Zealand and the Central Coast two weeks ago. But the competition season is far from over – they’re now preparing for the Interstate Championships.