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Premium Content Subscriber only Sarina Surf Life Saving Club recorded an alarming increase in marine stings in the past season, prompting a warning for swimmers to not be complacent. The club recorded 152 stings in the 2020-21 patrol season, compared to just 10 the previous season. In contrast, Mackay cut its marine stings count from 41 in 2019-20 to 19 this season. Father and Daughter Lifesavers Dan and Emily Ford of Mets Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club pack up the flags at Kings Beach as the patrol season comes to a close. Photo Lachie Millard. Sarina Beach Surf Life Saving Club president Neil John said the public had become complacent in their efforts to protect themselves. ....
Premium Content Subscriber only A much-needed cash injection will help Mackay and Sarina lifesavers do what they do best instead of focusing on fundraising for their future. Surf Life Saving Clubs across Dawson and Capricornia can apply for a share of $9.7 million to upgrade equipment and bolster training programs to keep beachgoers safe after the Federal Government. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the additional funding would help save lives, building on a further $21 million over the next three years for the Water and Snow Safety Program. Our surf lifesavers play such a vital role at our beaches saving lives and dealing with emergencies in the water and on the beach day in, day out, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. ....
Login to follow Mackay s Harbour Beach was the place to be as locals soaked up the sun on Australia s national holiday. Hundreds celebrated at Mackay Surf Life Saving Club s Aussie Day Beach Party - a free event from Mackay Regional Council. Attendees enjoyed a giant water slide, beach volleyball and Aussie Day activities, including a thong toss competition and sack races. There was also live entertainment from R & R Unlimited. ....