Surf life saving

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Another beach rescue

On Friday April 11 a family of four at Smiths Beach had to be assisted to shore by other surfers and beachgoers.

15 Apr 2025

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LSV Framework - recommendations

Framework recommends “opportunities for drowning prevention” in the short, medium and long term.

11 Mar 2025

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Tackling drownings in Bass Coast

New framework recommends education strategies and improved signage at high-risk locations.

11 Mar 2025

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Bobby on the starter’s gun

The honorary race starter for this year’s San Remo Channel Challenge is Bobby Bajram.

25 Feb 2025

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Record numbers in the 2025 San Remo Channel Challenge

Scheduled for a 2pm start on Saturday, organisers are confident this race won’t disappoint.

25 Feb 2025

Surf Life Saving

Monday scorcher kept beaches busy

With temperatures soaring to 38 degrees, people flocked to local beaches.

30 Jan 2025

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Long weekend drowning risk

New research shows Australia Day is one of the worst days of the year for drowning deaths and near misses.

24 Jan 2025

Surf Life Saving

Several near misses at local surf beaches

Busy weekend on local beaches, with over 40 rescues in Bass Coast on Saturday alone.

21 Jan 2025

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Be beach safe this long weekend

This Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the Forrest Caves drownings.

21 Jan 2025

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Surf life savers on the go

WBSLSC President Jason Close said high temperatures saw busiest weekend for rescues statewide in 20 years.

07 Jan 2025

Surf Life Saving

Swim between the flags this summer

Daily patrols are now underway at Woolamai and Smiths Beach through until February 16.

17 Dec 2024

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Findings delivered for Forrest Caves mass drowning

The tragedy was the worst incidence of mass drowning in the state in nearly two decades.

17 Dec 2024

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Most dangerous island beaches: Colonnades

On Christmas Eve 2018, a father and his 20-year-old son were swept away by a rip at the Colonnades

10 Dec 2024

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Ninety-six per cent chance of drowning: report

Fatal drowning summary, which ranks Bass Coast second highest, is based on incidents since 2014/15 within Victorian LGAs.

10 Dec 2024

Summer Safety

Most dangerous island beaches: Surf Beach

Summer safety series highlights beach danger for visitors not familiar with local conditions.

03 Dec 2024

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Summer life saving season has begun

Daily patrols now underway at Woolamai and Smiths Beach.

19 Nov 2024

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Issue of beach safety heats up with the season

PINP and council begin public awareness campaigns for beach safety leading into summer.

12 Nov 2024

Surf Life Saving

Dynamic duo: over 280 patrol hours for father son team

Volunteers hours at Woolamai Beach Surf Lifesaving Club equivalent of 35 working days.

05 Nov 2024

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Emergency services get funding boost

$83,960 grant from State Government for repairs to the Smiths Beach Rescue tower.

29 Oct 2024