Coffs Coast Advocate

Coast lifesavers: Top volunteers who spend most time on sand

From nippers to young guns through to veterans, meet the Sunshine Coast’s most dedicated volunteer surf lifesavers.

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26th Feb. 2021 11:02 AM

Some of the Coast's Top 10 volunteers based on beach patrol hours - Ian Warburton, Logan Pieters, Blake Ison, Brad Phillips, Cameron Ray and Candice Dover.

Three Coast beaches closed amid hazardous warnings

‘Stay out of the water’: Lifeguards have closed three Sunshine Coast beaches due to dangerous surf conditions.

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07th Feb. 2021 9:02 AM

A surfer is dwarfed by whitewater at Mooloolaba on Wednesday as a large easterly swell pounds the Sunshine Coast. Picture: Lachie Millard

Best spots to surf, SUP and swim before winds kick in

BEACH REPORT: Where to go if you’re looking to hit the beach this weekend

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15th Jan. 2021 4:01 PM

Lifesavers impacted by lockdown to mask up

Some lifesavers on designated beaches this weekend will have wear face masks as part of a higher COVID-19 alert.

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09th Jan. 2021 12:01 PM

Lifesavers on patrol on the Sunshine Coast have been advised of the latest COVID-19 restrictions.

Ironwoman’s heroic efforts ‘saves’ competitor’s life

A Coast lifesaver says she “didn’t think twice” when abandoning her chances to qualify in the Nutri-Grain ironwoman series...

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30th Nov. 2020 11:11 AM

Maroochydore lifesaver Ella Brown helped out Lilly O'Sullivan (Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park) when she was in distress during the Nutri-Grain qualifying rounds. Picture: HarvPix

IN PHOTOS: 400+ surf lifesavers race at Mackay Harbour

Hot sand, bathers caps, neon vests and fast-paced action at the North Aust Surf Lifesaving Championships:

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31st Oct. 2020 3:10 PM

Day 2 of the North Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships down at Mackay Harbour beach. Picture: Heidi Petith

Photos from Day 1 of North Aussie Surf Lifesaving Champs

The best snaps from day 1 of the North Aus Surf Lifesaving Championships in Mackay

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30th Oct. 2020 7:10 PM

The 2020 North Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships got under way at the Mackay Aquatic Recreational Centre on Friday. The three-day event brought together 420 competitors and continues over the weekend at Mackay Harbour. Picture: Callum Dick

Wally’s brutal message: ‘It won’t save your life’

State of Origin king Wally Lewis says Queensland men in a certain age bracket risk losing their lives over summer if they...

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30th Oct. 2020 5:10 AM

420 ‘fierce competitors’ to battle it out in Mackay

How you can catch all the action of the North Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships this weekend:

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29th Oct. 2020 7:10 PM

Surf lifesaving members competing in Mackay at the North Australia Championships. Picture: Surf Life Saving Queensland

Start of school holidays marred by tragedy

A mum’s drowning death has brought to the fore the importance of surf safety just days after the start of Surf Life Saving...

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21st Sept. 2020 11:09 AM

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