Surf life saving

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Island quiet on coastal signage

Low turn up to public meeting last week for research project into coastal safety signage

02 Sep 2025

News

Drownings up: call for action ahead of summer

Bass Coast considered key “black spot” location in state, second highest risk level behind Mornington Peninsula.

02 Sep 2025

Surf life saving

Lifesaving

Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club was well represented at the recent Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence.

28 Aug 2025

Infrastructure

Rescue work on tower underway

Work includes repairing the corroded steel on the rescue base structure.

12 Aug 2025

Infrastructure

Rescue tower repair underway

The project includes repairing the corroded steel on the rescue base structure.

05 Aug 2025

Surf Life Saving

Rescue Base donation from Rotary

Phillip Island and San Remo Rotary Club officially presented $20,000 towards restoration of Smiths Beach Rescue Base.

20 May 2025

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Beach safety and emergency measures increased

New emergency signage installed to help improve emergency response at beaches.

20 May 2025

Surf Life Saving

A welcome rescue for Smiths Beach tower

A $50,000 grant from State Government secures future of Smiths Beach Rescue Tower.

13 May 2025

News

Another beach rescue

On Friday April 11 a family of four at Smiths Beach had to be assisted to shore by other surfers and beachgoers.

15 Apr 2025

News

LSV Framework - recommendations

Framework recommends “opportunities for drowning prevention” in the short, medium and long term.

11 Mar 2025

News

Tackling drownings in Bass Coast

New framework recommends education strategies and improved signage at high-risk locations.

11 Mar 2025

News

Bobby on the starter’s gun

The honorary race starter for this year’s San Remo Channel Challenge is Bobby Bajram.

25 Feb 2025

News

Record numbers in the 2025 San Remo Channel Challenge

Scheduled for a 2pm start on Saturday, organisers are confident this race won’t disappoint.

25 Feb 2025

Surf Life Saving

Monday scorcher kept beaches busy

With temperatures soaring to 38 degrees, people flocked to local beaches.

30 Jan 2025

News

Long weekend drowning risk

New research shows Australia Day is one of the worst days of the year for drowning deaths and near misses.

24 Jan 2025

Surf Life Saving

Several near misses at local surf beaches

Busy weekend on local beaches, with over 40 rescues in Bass Coast on Saturday alone.

21 Jan 2025

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Be beach safe this long weekend

This Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the Forrest Caves drownings.

21 Jan 2025

News

Surf life savers on the go

WBSLSC President Jason Close said high temperatures saw busiest weekend for rescues statewide in 20 years.

07 Jan 2025

Surf Life Saving

Swim between the flags this summer

Daily patrols are now underway at Woolamai and Smiths Beach through until February 16.

17 Dec 2024