Surf life saving

News

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

News

Emergency services get funding boost

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

29 Oct 2024

News

Woolamai Surf Club Open Day

Club is opening its doors on Saturday, to give the community a chance to see The Block makeover.

24 Sep 2024

Fundraiser

Smiths Beach rescue base future still uncertain

Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club seeking $140,000 in funding to ensure safety of the rescue base.

10 Sep 2024

Surf Life Saving

Prestigious honour for Forrest Caves rescue

Local lifesavers win Victorian Rescue of the Year.

13 Aug 2024

News

“Passion in life” leads to state excellence award

Bonny named Victorian Education Instructor of the Year at Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence.

13 Aug 2024

News

Shire does not budge on community budget funding

Community groups’ plea for funding has fallen on deaf ears in this year’s Bass Coast Shire budget.

25 Jun 2024

News

Australian honour for Phillip Island hero

Woolamai lifesaving veteran Georgie Wettenhall received Emergency Services Medal as part of King’s Birthday Honours.

18 Jun 2024

Environment

A plan to halt dune invasion

WBSLSC Environs Management Plan Project hailed as important part of protecting coastal environment at Woolamai.

12 Jun 2024

News

Smiths Beach rescue base on the edge

WBSLSC calling for desperately needed donations to ensure the Smiths Beach rescue base remains serviceable.

30 Apr 2024

News

Woolamai club weathers difficult season

Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club (WBSLSC) President Jason Close describes it as a “mixed and challenging” season.

30 Apr 2024

News

More money needed for beach safety

Life Saving Victoria issues plea for more funding after increase in multicultural lives lost to drowning.

09 Apr 2024

News

Water safety is no yolk

Victorians are 51 per cent more likely to drown on a public holiday than any other day of the year.

28 Mar 2024

News

Standard safety signage upgrade

Beach signs designed with guidance by Life Saving Victoria will be updated this month says Phillip Island Nature Parks.

19 Mar 2024

Local News

Mayor urges: stay safe on our beaches

Council is increasing print and digital communications in addition to existing beach signage

07 Mar 2024

News

Bass Coast Series point tally

The latest tally for the Bass Coast Series, which will decided at the Cowes Classic this weekend.

27 Feb 2024

News

Bass Coast Series exciting finale in Cowes

This weekend is the conclusion of the Summer Series of Events with $4000 of prize money handed out

27 Feb 2024

News

Record numbers expected for the Cowes Classic

The Cowes Classic returns to the foreshore of Cowes this Saturday, March 2

27 Feb 2024