'Wake-up call': the cohorts driving record drownings Australia's drowning deaths have hit a sobering new high, with two at-risk groups accounting for an alarming number of incidents. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
More than 1000 deaths prevented by surf lifesavers Surf Life Saving Australia's annual drowning report has found officials saved a stack of lives, while men were far more likely to drown than women. AAP · Sep 12, 2024
Ironwoman and her daughters nip rip currents in the bud Sportswoman Candice Warner and her daughters have joined a beach safety campaign that is targeting kids to reduce drownings. AAP · Jan 12, 2024
Warning for Australia Day beachgoers as summer drowning deaths rise Drownings nearly double on public holidays and long weekends, according to research from the Royal Life Saving Society. The New Daily · Jan 25, 2023
Qld man drowns at popular NSW surf spot A Queensland man has become the 51st person to drown in Australia this summer after he was pulled unconscious from the water on NSW's mid-north coast. AAP · Jan 25, 2023
Drowning risk spikes on Australia Day Swimmers are four times more likely to drown at coastal beaches on Australia Day than any other time due to a range of factors. AAP · Jan 24, 2023
Spike in Aussie drownings linked to COVID An increase in drowning deaths in Australia has been tied to the COVID-19 pandemic due to missed swimming lessons and people seeking out secluded beaches. AAP · Sep 15, 2022