One sweaty Kingscliff run, one very tempting ocean, and an idea that took eight years. Danica Ainsworth is racing the Kingscliff Triathlon in her own Sweat to Swim gear.
Beaches and Surf
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Crowdy Head
Crowdy Head first in line for self-launching shark drones as flags go up
A drone that launches, lands, and recharges itself is coming to Crowdy Head, as lifesavers warn this could be one of their toughest summers yet. Check out the video of the drone using AI to identify a shark.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Environment, Evans Head
Eyes in the sky: drones boost shark safety at Evans Head and Yamba
Sharks, drones and 72 beaches under watch: here’s how Evans Head and Yamba are being kept safer this summer, and the local behind the technology.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, North Coast Surrounds
NSW’s waves could be recognised as visitor economy infrastructure, new paper says
A new paper calls for NSW North Coast surf clubs, waves and beaches to be recognised as vital visitor economy infrastructure.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Local News
North Coast and Mid North Coast receive new rescue jet skis ahead of summer
Surf Life Saving clubs across the North Coast have received new rescue jet skis to strengthen emergency response ahead of summer patrols.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Local News
Funding opens for Mid North and North Coast surf club facilities
Surf Life Saving clubs across NSW can apply for a share of $5.5 million in facility grants.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Sport, Sport and fitness events, Tweed Heads
Local surfers to contest Australian Longboard Titles on the Tweed Coast
A strong contingent of local surfers will be among more than 200 competitors when the 2026 Thermos Australian Longboard Titles are held on the Tweed Coast from 24 to 30 July.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Yamba
Funding boost for local surf clubs
More than $78,000 in NSW Government funding will deliver facility upgrades at Minnie Water-Wooli and Yamba surf clubs, supporting volunteers.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Kingscliff
North Coast to host world’s largest women’s surfing festival
Thousands of surfers and visitors will descend on Kingscliff next month for the world’s largest women’s surfing festival.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Urunga
Grom trio go back-to-back at Surf Reflections Junior Series
Alanni Morris, Max Goold and Hugo Spierings have claimed back-to-back wins at the Surf Reflections Junior Series at Hungry Head.