The Latest Breaking News from Royal Life Saving

'Risky time': festive-season alert for emergency spike

The festive period is expected to be busy for emergency services, with data showing spikes in alcohol-related injuries, drownings and road crashes.

AAP · Dec 23, 2025

Boy's home pool drowning prompts safety reform call

A coroner has called for greater safety campaigns and law changes after the drowning of a four-year-old boy in a family pool that wasn't properly fenced.

AAP · Oct 10, 2024

Heartbroken community rocked by double drowning tragedy

The drowning deaths of a father and grandfather on the Gold Coast have been called "a pain for every family" in their their Sikh community.

AAP · Apr 2, 2024

Heatwave, booze heighten drowning threat

Lifesavers are imploring the community to be careful before making a splash in the water, with alcohol consumption a major factor in drownings

AAP · Dec 23, 2022

Baby girl drowns in blow-up spa while mum is at work as brother, 6, finds body

The little girl's brother discovered her lifeless body before she was rushed to Brisbane Children's Hospital in Australia where she was put into a medically induced coma before dying in her mother's arms a few days later

Daily Mirror · Oct 4, 2022

Drowning toll prompts warning to young men

Royal Life Saving Australia is urging men to 'Make the Right Call' and look out for their mates on the water, after a rise in drownings.

AAP · Jan 20, 2022