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The plan to tackle Australia's drowning crisis
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (90+ words) The plan to tackle Australia's drowning crisis'SBS Australia The plan to tackle Australia's drowning crisis Kids participate in swimming lessons at the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre in Sydney Source: AAP / AAPIMAGE Since the start of summer, 33 people have lost their…...
Staying water safe this summer: Know the do's and don'ts of being near water this holiday season
1+ week, 2+ day ago (111+ words) Staying water safe this summer: Know the do's and don'ts of being near water this holiday season'SBS Australia Staying water safe this summer: Know the do's and don'ts of being near water this holiday season As summer temperatures rise, more…...
Drowning toll rises after man dies in NSW
1+ week, 4+ day ago (17+ words) Drowning toll rises after man dies in NSW'SBS Australia Drowning toll rises after man dies in NSW...
How changing our safety signs could save lives every summer
1+ week, 6+ day ago (287+ words) Searches called off for missing swimmers after 'absolutely horrendous' start to 2026SBS Australia Hope continues to fade for a 14-year-old boy who was swept into the water when the dinghy he was on capsized on New Year's Eve The teen and…...
Central Coast community mourns and pays tribute to Filipino Australian teen drowning victim
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (197+ words) The Central Coast community grieves the loss of 18-year-old basketball player Riahne "Chuckie" Vasquez, who tragically drowned at Soldiers Beach. Friends, family, and the basketball community have come together to honour his life and legacy. Central Coast community mourns and…...
The Blak athletes who represented their people at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (98+ words) Published 19 September 2025 11:40am Just like Mum: Cathy Freeman's daughter a track star This Noongar man is challenging to become Australia's next boxing world champion 'The greatest show on earth': Looking back on Sydney 2000 First Nations artists design national boxing uniforms Lydia…...
How to watch 2025 World Athletics Championships LIVE on SBS
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (362+ words) The 2025 World Athletics Championships will take place in Japan this September and you can watch all the action LIVE on SBS. Beginning Saturday, September 13, every session from the nine-day event will be broadcast live and free across , including the World…...
How swimming lessons helped these migrant and refugee women build confidence in the water
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (136+ words) Community groups say swim programs designed to address the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities are gaining popularity. Winter is the ideal time to improve swimming skills and water safety awareness, ahead of the warmer weather. Swim teachers aiming…...
Growing demand for swim programs catering to Australia's migrant and refugee communities
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (76+ words) July 25th is World Drowning Prevention Day. In Australia, 25 percent of drowning victims are overseas-born, so swimming lessons are becoming increasingly popular, targeting culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Growing demand for swim programs catering to Australia's migrant and refugee communities Learning…...
Horrific Easter drowning toll
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (103+ words) Australia has recorded its worst Easter drowning toll in recent history, with six people dead and two missing across New South Wales and Victoria. Lifesavers say the combination of hot weather, high coastal swells and increased beach activity has contributed…...