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Fishers’ Safety A Focus As Abalone Season Opens

With the first session of the 2025/26 Western Zone abalone fishing season confirmed to go ahead this Saturday, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) is calling on fishers to focus on their safety, with recent seasons experiencing a massive surge in incidents. “Once again this year, we’ll have hundreds of surf…

Locations and dates for Country Championships confirmed

Locations for the Fuel to Go & Play WA Country Championships and Country Carnival have been confirmed, with a return to Bunbury for the 2027 event, before heading south to Denmark in 2028, and Esperance in 2029. The annual event, traditionally held over the Australia Day long…

Arrival of summer brings safety plea from Surf Lifesavers

Summer has arrived, and, following one of their worst summers on record, WA’s peak coastal safety organisation is pleading with the public to be aware of the dangers and take necessary precautions when heading to the beach. Between 1 December 2024 and 28 February 2025, 13 coastal drowning deaths were…

First Aid Courses in Perth: Why Experience and Community Trust Matter

When it comes to choosing a first aid course in Perth, there are many providers to pick from. The real question isn’t just “where can I book a course”? — it’s “who can I trust to give me the skills and confidence to save a life”? For over 100 years,…

Heroes recognised at awards ceremony

Last Friday, Surf Life Saving WA recognised 37 individuals for their acts of bravery performed on the West Australian coast. Held every two years, the Coastal Bravery Awards pay tribute to the individuals who place themselves in harm’s way in response to a call for aid. Amongst the nearly 200…

Top 5 Reasons Your Workplace Needs a First Aid Refresher Course in 2025

Is your workplace first aid training still current? Many businesses complete their first aid training once, then forget to renew it – putting staff and compliance at risk. In 2025, with updated national guidelines and increasing workplace responsibilities, staying up to date is more important than ever. At Surf Life…

2025 Broome Sunset Challenge Success

The annual Sunset Challenge hosted by Broome Surf Life Saving Club recently was once again a success, hosting more than 100 competitors from across the state, including representatives from Broome, City of Bunbury, Cottesloe, Dampier, Dongara Denison, Esperance Goldfields, Fremantle, Sorrento, and Trigg Island Surf Life Saving clubs. Held over…

Volunteers’ efforts celebrated at annual awards

Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA) capped off another successful year, recognising the hard work and commitment of its thousands of volunteer members at the annual Awards of Excellence on Saturday night. Joined by SLSWA Chief Patron, His Excellency, the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, more…