Victorians are being urged to heed vital water safety messages over summer with the state last year recording its worst drowning toll in two decades.
Figures released today by Life Saving Victoria (LSV) show that there were 157 drowning incidents …
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Victorian Lifeguard Grace Lightfoot of Jan Juc SLSC has made history being named 2019 DHL Lifeguard of the Year, the first female lifeguard to take out the prestigious national award.
Surf lifesavers and dignitaries from around the country converged on …
Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club has been named JLT Club of the Year at Life Saving Victoria’s annual Awards of Excellence.
It is the third time the club has won the coveted Beaurepaire Shield, which recognises outstanding achievements in …
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging Victorians to be safe around the water this Easter long weekend, as new research reveals Australians are twice as likely to drown on a public holiday.
This comes as the Murray River, a popular …
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging all parents and carers to watch children around water during this period of hot weather.
With temperatures in Melbourne forecast to remain in the high twenties and thirties for the remainder of the week, …
Life Saving Victoria is urging Victorians to use technology to keep safe around the water this week as high numbers of beachgoers are expected to cool off in the heat, with temperatures around the coast in the high thirties.
Lifesavers …
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging beachgoers to be cautious around the coast this holiday season, following the worst summer drowning toll on record last season, and a 50% increase in coastal drownings, including one on Christmas Day.
“Over the …
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is reminding people about the dangers of consuming alcohol around water this Melbourne Cup long weekend.
With inconsistent weather predicted for the beginning of the Flemington racing carnival, revellers are still expected to make their way …
As part of the Play it Safe by the Water campaign, Surfing Victoria was funded to run a series of Surfer Rescue 24/7 sessions, upskilling surfers on how to perform rescues and CPR when called upon as first responders to …
Victoria’s best and brightest in the aquatic community were recognised tonight at the 15th annual Awards of Excellence at The Pullman, Albert Park.
Portsea SLSC took out the coveted Beaurepaire Shield to be named JLT Victorian Club of the …