Media Release
25 . 02 . 2020
Diligent lifesavers to thank for a successful abalone season
Surf Life Saving WA credits the dedication of it’s clubs and members as the 2019/20 west coast zone abalone fishing season closes out fatality free. Despite a final session which […]
29 . 01 . 2020
SunSmart Country Carnival hits Smiths Beach
Over 1,100 competitors representing 20 clubs made the trek to beautiful Smiths Beach for the annual SunSmart Country Carnival held over the Australia Day long weekend. Competition kicked off on […]
24 . 01 . 2020
Beach safety urged ahead of Australia Day
With hot summer days coming for the Australia Day long weekend it is expected many will choose to take their celebrations to the beach. “Spending time at the beach is […]
23 . 12 . 2019
Beach safety urged over holiday period
As WA looks set to provide some warm summer days for the Christmas and New Year period, Surf Life Saving WA are reminding beachgoers not to be complacent when it […]
18 . 12 . 2019
Lifeguards set to hit the sand ahead of summer holidays
Lifeguard patrols at the popular Margaret Rivermouth Beach will commence for the season this Friday, 20 December and, while the red & yellow uniform will remain, the service will now be delivered […]
09 . 12 . 2019
Vigilance urged ahead of weekend abalone season opener
Surf Life Saving WA, the state’s peak coastal safety organisation, are reminding fishers to use caution ahead of this weekend’s West Coast zone abalone fishing season opener. Surf Life Saving […]
17 . 10 . 2019
New lifesaving observation tower unveiled at Koombana Bay
Surf Life Saving WA has rolled out the eighth of ten new purpose built observation towers designed to improve effectiveness of beach safety activities. Significant funding received by Surf Life […]
17 . 09 . 2019
WA coastal drowning deaths up by 31% on last year
Western Australia saw a 31% increase in coastal* drowning deaths last year, according to figures just released by Surf Life Saving WA, the state’s peak coastal safety organisation. The statistics […]
30 . 08 . 2019
Increased coverage as heli patrols kick off for the season
Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) state government funded Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter will return to the skies as of this Sunday, 1 September 2019 through to 30 April 2020, with […]