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SURF LIFE SAVINGPremiumSurf patrol set to look after Albany beachgoers this summer

Swimmers at Middleton Beach can rest assured there’s someone watching over them this festive season as the annual surf lifesaving festive patrol kicks off.

Melissa Sheil

Nobel nipper PremiumMahayla Smithers crowned 2024 Nipper of the Year for WA

Flying the flag for Albany Surf Life Saving Club, Mahayla Smithers has been crowned the 2024 Nipper of the Year at Surf Life Savings WA’s annual Nipper and Youth awards in Perth on Saturday.

Harry Grigson

Season wash outCommentsPremiumLifesavers rescue almost 80 fishers in final abalone hour

WA’s latest abalone session has marked its most danger this season, with almost 80 rescues across the West Coast Zone amid ‘challenging’ conditions. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Acts of service PremiumLocal surf lifesavers given badge of honour

Surf lifesavers from both Mandurah and Rockingham have been celebrated for going above and beyond in the 2023 Coastal Bravery Awards. 

Telissa Ryder

Heroes honouredCommentsPremiumWest Australians awarded for bravery in risky ocean rescues

A woman who braved the same waters as a great white shark after it had just attacked a swimmer was among several West Australians recognised for their acts of bravery by Surf Life Saving WA.

Claire Sadler