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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 UNSW's 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 the study and a PhD candidate in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences said. ...

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 They're 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 patrolled areas as national drowning deaths spiked to 61, including seven on the Australia Day long wee...

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 Zealand's sick, abandoned, and abused animals. Those wishing to volunteer can register at www.spca.nz. Arson accused remanded A man accused of burning down a house near Moerewa was remanded in custody when he...