Media Release
08 . 10 . 2020
Carcass attracts predators
Following a public report of whale carcass located some 500m off Peppermint Grove Beach, south of Bunbury, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) requested assistance from Surf […]
04 . 09 . 2020
Surf Life Saving bracing for busy beaches as heli services return to the skies
Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) state government funded Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopters will return to the skies this Saturday, 5 September as SLSWA predict an increase in beachgoers due to […]
21 . 07 . 2020
WA’s surf lifesavers recognised in online awards ceremony
Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) members gathered in front of screens and at surf clubs throughout Western Australia on Friday night, as the 2020 Surf Life Saving WA Awards of […]
18 . 06 . 2020
New jet ski to patrol local beaches this summer
Trigg Island Surf Life Saving Club is gearing up for the coming patrol season as they took possession of their first jet ski this week. Trigg Island Surf Life Saving […]
01 . 05 . 2020
Shark sightings up as helicopter patrols finish for the season
With a 16% increase in shark sightings and a resulting 20% increase in beach closures, Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) continues to demonstrate the […]
29 . 04 . 2020
Fishermen swept off rocks in Margaret River
At approximately 8.30 am on Saturday 25 April, Surf Life Saving WA’s south west Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter (WLRH) was contacted by the WA Police advising they had received a […]
17 . 04 . 2020
Surf Life Saving WA announces new facility in Margaret River
Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) has announced the acquisition of property in Margaret River which will see them establish an operational base and development centre in the south west. Surf […]
09 . 04 . 2020
Beach sense urged ahead of Easter long weekend
With warm weather forecast over the coming Easter long weekend, Surf Life Saving WA is urging West Australian’s to be sensible and heed state government advice if heading to the […]
20 . 03 . 2020
Beach patrols to continue amidst Coronavirus crisis
Surf Life Saving WA have announced that beach patrols will continue across WA beaches to maintain public safety and prevent drownings as the state comes to grips with the growing […]