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We all know the benefits sport has on our physical and mental wellbeing, but a new study from the University of New South Wales and Surfing NSW is

One minute the young man was standing on the edge of a cliff, taking a selfie. The next minute, tragedy struck.  It’s a tragedy that could have been

 E-Mail A global review of coastal drowning science has found there is only one study worldwide that has evaluated beach safety education programs in schools. Researchers from UNSWs Beach Safety Research Group have conducted the first in-depth review specific to coastal drowning. The study, published in PLOS ONE, reviewed 146 coastal drowning studies from around the world. "We found that evaluation of coastal drowning prevention strategies is rare," said William Koon, the lead author of t...

Most dangerous places to swim in NSW They’re the idyllic swim spots spruiked on Instagram and beautiful beaches lists, but many are also notorious drowning locations. Travel by Gillian McNally Premium Content Subscriber only Theyre the secluded beaches and Insta-worthy waterways luring swimmers on balmy days, but amid a deadly drowning season, authorities are warning many can turn fatal. Lifesavers have renewed calls for swimmers to stick to patrol...

Northland news in brief: SPCA needs volunteers; and alleged arsonist remanded in custody 28 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read Northern Advocate SPCA is calling for animal lovers in Whangārei to collect for its annual street appeal and raise much-needed funds for animals in need. Hundreds of animal-loving volunteers will take to the streets between March 1 and 7 to raise funds for New Zealands sick, abandoned, and abused animals. Those wishing to volunteer can register at www.spca.nz. Arson ...

Majority of Kiwis unable to identify deadly rip currents 25 Jan, 2021 12:44 AM 3 minutes to read Wanganui Midweek A worrying new study has highlighted that up to 78 per cent of beachgoers in Aotearoa New Zealand are unable to spot rip currents (rips) in the surf, increasing the risk that they may inadvertently end up caught in one. On average, five people fatally drown in rip currents on our beaches each year and a further 700 people require rescue. The study, conducted as part of a collaborati...

Majority of Kiwis unable to identify deadly rip currents, study reveals Wednesday, January 20, 2021 IWK Bureau A worrying new study has highlighted that up to 78% of beachgoers in Aotearoa New Zealand are unable to spot rip currents (rips) in the surf, increasing the risk that they may inadvertently end up caught in one. On average, five people fatally drown in rip currents on our beaches each year and a further 700 people require rescue. The study, conducted as part of a collab...

Advertisement Water safety experts are urging beachgoers to stick to patrolled beaches, carry a flotation device and call triple zero if something goes wrong after an unusual spike in the number of parents drowning trying to save children. At least five men have died since November in "bystander drownings", already surpassing the average annual toll of 4.5 deaths, says Surf Life Saving Australia researcher Dr Jasmine Lawes. Experts fear COVID may be pushing people towards unpatrolled beaches be...