Articles tagged: Lifesaving
Dylan turns a passion into a vital profession
They say you never clock off in some jobs, and for Apollo Bay’s Dylan Murnane that’s certainly the case at this time of the year patrolling the coast as a surf life saver.
Top Swimming Pool Safety Tips For Young Families
Swimming pools provide endless summer fun for families, offering a refreshing escape from the scorching heat. However, they also present potential hazards, especially for young children.
Port Campbell lifesaver receives top honour
Living his passion at Port Campbell Surf Life Saving Club has won Darcy Tribe a state award.
Patrols to extend for weekend
Port Campbell Surf Lifesaving Club is looking to set up patrols on an unmanned beach following the club’s busiest day for rescues this summer.
Beach rescue numbers surge for area
Great Ocean Road region lifesaving authorities are urging people to remain safe around water as water rescue numbers increase.
Budget bid for surf club
Campaigners for a $15-million ocean safety school at Apollo Bay have their eyes set on this year’s state budget, following a raft of rescues and drownings across the state.
Surf crews star at nationals
Lorne’s Surf Life Saving Club has rowed itself to victory, collecting silver and gold medals in a national competition.
Warning on beach safety as summer patrols begin
The Great Ocean Road lifesaving patrol season has started but officials are still asking people to remain mindful of water safety.
Honour for rescue trainer
Port Campbell lifesaving trainer Lara Falk is in the running for a Surf Life Saving Australia award after receiving a Victorian award.
Assess to impress: Bay’s state nod
An Apollo Bay lifesaver has picked up a state award for her commitment to excellence.
Surf clubs share cash for safety
Colac and district surf lifesaving clubs have received a boost to their rescue equipment thanks to Federal Government funding.
Local lifesavers to compete
About 1000 young lifesavers will flock to the Colac district today as Lorne prepares to host the Victorian Junior Lifesaving Championships.
Families enjoy beach fun day at the Bay
Apollo Bay lifesaving members have gathered for a beach fun day in the absence of big competitions so far this summer.
Victorian honours for district surf lifesavers
Port Campbell and Lorne lifesavers have taken out top honours in the annual Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence.
Scholarship honouring lifesavers
Applications have opened for a scholarship fund in honour of Port Campbell lifesavers Ross and Andy Powell who died on duty last year.
Beach patrols end early
Beaches from Lorne to Apollo Bay and beyond will be unpatrolled this Easter period, as lifesaving clubs close to curb all non-essential activity.
Lifesaver honoured after ocean rescue
Apollo Bay lifesaver Jake Cooper has earned a bravery award for rescuing a man who was drowning in a rip off the town’s main beach.
PATROL HEROES: Lifesavers rescue 29 swimmers
COLAC and district lifesavers rescued more people from three beaches in the region this summer despite lower visitor numbers compared with the previous year.
Teen honoured for saving drowning duo
A COLAC teen who helped save a father and son from drowning in rough seas has earned a bravery award.
State award for model student, lifesaver and footballer
A FORMER Apollo Bay P-12 College student has won a Premier’s VCE Award for his efforts during Year 12.
Young volunteers keeping beach safe
APOLLO BAY will rely on a young brigade of volunteers to patrol its beach this summer.
Another world title for Colac lifesaver
COLAC athlete Michael Barrand has defended his Lifesaving World Championship crown with a memorable victory in France.
Lifesavers rescue nine swimmers
LIFESAVERS have rescued nine people on Otway coast beaches in the past fortnight.
Police thank heroic lifesavers
POLICE have thanked two surf lifesavers at an Apollo Bay ceremony for their heroic attempts to save a drowning man.
