From Bondi and now Blacktown,float to survive message cuts rescues

From Bondi and now Blacktown,float to survive message cuts rescues

The simple message has already saved lives around the world and halved rescues at Bondi.

  • byJulie Power

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The unseen and unheard victims of drowning
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The unseen and unheard victims of drowning

Experts say there is a dearth of information on the injuries by people who are considered to have drowned and are subsequently resuscitated.

  • byJulie Power
‘You don’t need to jump off that big rock’:The drive for a perfect selfie is luring people to their death

‘You don’t need to jump off that big rock’:The drive for a perfect selfie is luring people to their death

The selfie craze has created a lawless tourist who breaks rules,ignores warnings,jumps fences and is only interested in one thing.

  • byJulie Power
How to spot Perth beaches’ biggest danger this summer – and it’s not sharks

How to spot Perth beaches’ biggest danger this summer – and it’s not sharks

If you’re planning to head to the beach this summer,stop in the car park and look for a clear and present danger that can pop up in the most unexpected places.

  • byEmma Young
Three drownings drove modest bloke to tip nearly $1 million into film
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Three drownings drove modest bloke to tip nearly $1 million into film

Traumatic memories of a Good Friday drowning drive Steve Kudzius’ passion to educate Australians about rips.

  • byJulie Power
‘Know your limitations’:Older swimmers warned after spike in drownings

‘Know your limitations’:Older swimmers warned after spike in drownings

Older people,particularly men,are being urged to be careful in the water this summer,following a concerning rise in drownings among active seniors.

  • byMary Ward
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Council staff ‘concealed’ deficient pool safety inspections before toddler fell into pool:whistleblower
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Council staff ‘concealed’ deficient pool safety inspections before toddler fell into pool:whistleblower

The whistleblower said he felt “guilty” after the child nearly drowned because he believed he could have pushed a report to Lane Cove council staff harder.

  • byBen Cubby
Can you spot danger at the beach? Dr Rip is here to help
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Can you spot danger at the beach? Dr Rip is here to help

Contrary to what many people think,the white foamy bit of the surf is not where rips lurk. Test your rip knowledge,or learn how to spot them ahead of a hot summer.

  • byJulie Power
‘Really shaken up’:Girl drowns as friend saved near Ocean Grove

‘Really shaken up’:Girl drowns as friend saved near Ocean Grove

A passer-by rescued a drowning girl in Collendina,but her friend could not be saved after the pair got into difficulty on Tuesday afternoon.

  • byDavid Estcourt
Hasti’s family hadn’t got their fishing lines wet when a wave swept them to their deaths

Hasti’s family hadn’t got their fishing lines wet when a wave swept them to their deaths

Many people think rock fishing is a safe recreation,but experts say it should be regarded as an extreme sport.

  • byJulie Power
Man dies in hospital after rescue from northern beaches rip

Man dies in hospital after rescue from northern beaches rip

Robin Kadyan,22,was swept out to sea by a rip while swimming with friends at North Curl Curl Beach earlier this month.

  • byOlivia Ireland