water safety
EDITORIAL: Time to lift Lake Colac’s boating speed limit
The State Government and its agencies have some explaining to do about Lake Colac’s ridiculous five-knot speed limit for vessels.
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.
Indian federation backs VBOSS
The president of an Indian Associations peak body has urged the State Government to fund a proposed surf education centre at Apollo Bay.
Report bolsters surf centre push
A proposed ocean safety centre at Apollo Bay would deliver almost $33 million to the local economy and create scores more jobs, new projections show.
Safety warning for water users
The State Government has urged recreational boaters and fishers to brush up on safety rules and prepare their vessels for a safe summer.
Summer water safety push
Youth organisation YMCA has launched a campaign to improve water safety ahead of summer and following months of lockdowns.