News Virtual Reality beach safety session People needed for research project on effective beach safety signage. . 21 Oct 2025
News 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
News 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
News 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