Tag: Beach safety

Translating language barriers into water safety messages

News Rod Thompson - March 20, 2025

Huu Quoc Viet Bui believes safety messages in multiple languages will help prevent accidents at Newcastle’s beaches and ocean baths.

Councillor rallies for improved beach safety in Newcastle after jet ski hit and run

News Rod Thompson - August 16, 2024

Jenny Barrie fears there could be more serious accidents at Newcastle’s beautiful beaches if the safety levels don’t improve.

Flags stay up longer as we head to the beach later

News Rebecca Riddle - December 9, 2022

Beach patrols are changing are smart beach data shows we're hitting the water later on weekdays and earlier on weekends.

Hunter surf lifesavers continue to patrol city’s beaches

News Elizabeth Symington - January 26, 2021

Hunter Surf Life Saving volunteers have been working hard to keep swimmers safe at the region’s beaches this year. President Henry Scruton admitted the season was busy but "not as much as it...

Beach program set to make a splash again

Entertainment Rod Thompson - November 23, 2020

Following a highly-successful campaign in 2019, with record numbers, the fifth annual Welcome to the Beach program is set to make another splash in the Hunter this year. CatholicCare’s Refugee group coordinated the...

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