A Newcastle councillor is pushing for additional safety at one of Newcastle's most popular beaches where a permanent rip has led to numerous rescues.
Liberal councillor Jenny Barrie will put a motion to the December 12 Newcastle council meeting asking that City of Newcastle install safety signage on Merewether Beach, on the rocks in front of Merewether Surfhouse, as a "soft barrier to non-swimmers" to warn them of a permanent rip in the area.