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Safety & Rescue
Diligent lifesavers to thank for a successful abalone season
Surf Life Saving WA credits the dedication of its clubs and members as the 2019/20 west coast zone abalone fishing season closes out fatality free. Despite a final session which proved challenging, with overcast weather and increased wind and swell catching out a number of fishers, overall the season saw…
Surf Sport
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 Saturday with near perfect conditions for the Little Nippers and Nippers, with early comers greeted by the Smiths’ Beach resident…
Media Release
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 an iconic Australian past time,” said Surf Life Saving WA General Manager Chris Peck. “While we love people recreating on…
Safety & Rescue
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 comes to their personal safety, and that of friends and family, when at the beach. “While we encourage people to…
Safety & Rescue
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 by Surf Life Saving WA under a new contract to the Shire of Augusta Margaret River. The service will see…
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 was received by Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) through a $750,000 Lotterywest Grant, with a $15,000 co-contribution from the City of Bunbury. The elevated…