Media Release

24 . 10 . 2024

My Beach

Westpac Rescue Helicopter drops in for beach safety lesson

More than 360 students at Marmion Primary School had an extra special session about beach safety on Wednesday, welcoming the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter and its crew to their […]

01 . 09 . 2024

This season, the increase in shark activity across the metropolitan area was significant. There was a more than 60% increase in sightings*, with sharks spotted on over 430 occasions, and a more than 185% increase in the number of sharks spotted.

Beach helicopter patrols return ahead of summer

Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service will return to the West Australian coastline today, guarding over beachgoers until April 2025. Last season, between September 2023 […]

09 . 08 . 2024

This season, the increase in shark activity across the metropolitan area was significant. There was a more than 60% increase in sightings*, with sharks spotted on over 430 occasions, and a more than 185% increase in the number of sharks spotted.

New partnership to promote healthy eating to members

Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) and Healthway have announced a new three-year partnership, which will promote the importance of healthy eating to members and athletes. SLSWA has enjoyed a long-standing partnership […]

16 . 06 . 2024

This season, the increase in shark activity across the metropolitan area was significant. There was a more than 60% increase in sightings*, with sharks spotted on over 430 occasions, and a more than 185% increase in the number of sharks spotted.

Volunteers’ efforts celebrated at Surf Life Saving WA’s annual awards

Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA) capped off another successful year, recognising the hard work and commitment of its thousands of volunteer members at the annual Awards of Excellence on […]

30 . 04 . 2024

Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter hovers over water.

Shark sightings up as helicopter patrols wind down for the season.

Surf Life Saving WA’s State Government-funded Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS), which operates out of bases in North Fremantle and Busselton, will fly its final patrols today as they […]

29 . 02 . 2024

My Beach

Surf Life Saving to return to Bunbury for 2025 Country Carnival

Bunbury will play host to one of the largest events on the West Australian surf life saving calendar as Surf Live Saving WA’s annual Country Carnival returns in 2025. The […]

25 . 01 . 2024

lifesaver with rescue tube running into the ocean

Caution urged with beach safety risk higher on Australia Day

With tomorrow’s Australia Day public holiday bringing in a long weekend and expected warm weather, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) is urging beachgoers to exercise caution to ensure a safe […]

24 . 12 . 2023

My Beach

Christmas Day marks 43 years since beach patrols took to the skies over WA

As surf lifesavers gear up to watch over beachgoers this holiday season, the crew of Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Heli Service will also take to the […]

08 . 12 . 2023

Abalone fishing at Ocean Reef

Safety Remains a Priority as Abalone Season Opens

Thousands of recreational abalone fishers are expected to descend on inshore reefs this Saturday morning as the first West Coast Zone abalone fishing session of the season has been given […]

01 . 12 . 2023

My Beach

Increase in Drowning Deaths Prompt Start of Summer Warnings

With the arrival of summer and rising temperatures likely to see more and more West Australians heading to the beach to cool off, Surf Life Saving WA is issuing a […]
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