Coffs Harbour will retain its in-house lifeguard service after reviewing an external proposal, citing strong community support and opportunities for improvement.
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North Coast surf clubs secure share of $5.45m funding boost
North Coast and Mid North Coast surf clubs will upgrade facilities after securing funding under the NSW Government’s $5.45 million Surf Club Facility Program.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Local festivals and shows, Port Macquarie, Youth
Ride the Wave festival underway
The Ride the Wave Festival is underway in Port Macquarie, with the professional surf competition set to hit the water tomorrow as part of five days of surf, skate and music
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Bonny Hills
Junior surfers take on tough conditions at Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach at Bonny Hills played host to nearly 100 junior surfers over the weekend, with the Surf Reflections Junior Series delivering high-level competition and a tourism boost to the NSW Mid North Coast.
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$4.2 million expansion to improve shark safety this summer
The NSW Government has announced a $4.2 million investment in expanded shark surveillance, research, and public safety initiatives to reduce the risk of shark encounters this summer.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Education, Parenting and kids, Port Macquarie, Water
Autism Swim’s Dippers Program returns with inclusive beach and ocean safety
Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie will once again host Autism Swim’s inclusive beach and ocean safety program. Read more here.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Beaches and Surf, Dunbogan
‘Absolutely horrendous’: tragic start to 2026
Three swimmers are dead after a tragic start to 2026 as emergency crews desperately look for other people missing in waters off the NSW coast