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Media Release

Members honoured at national Awards of Excellence

Nov 6

Media Release

Queensland winners at SLSA Awards of Excellence

Nov 6

Media Release

Swimmers urged to take advice during marine stinger season

Oct 31

Media Release

SLSQ joins forces with Shaw and Partners Summer of Surf

Oct 31

Media Release

Emu Park Defend North Australian Championships Crown

Oct 30

Media Release

Surf Lifesaver urge swimmers to take caution with unstable surf conditions predicted this weekend

Oct 26

Media Release

Surf Life Saving Queensland Strengthens Ties With Japan Life Saving Association

Oct 19

Media Release

New flight simulator installed at SLSQ Aviation Base

Oct 18

Media Release

Beach visitors rising as weather keep improving

Oct 16

Media Release

Ali’s perfect day as Rogers returns to top of Coolangatta Gold

Oct 16

Media Release

Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter visits school during 50th year celebrations

Oct 12

Media Release

Queensland Surf Lifesavers ask public for help ahead of busy summer

Oct 6

Media Release

Surf Life Saving Queensland long weekend outlook

Sep 29

Media Release

Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service celebrates 50 years of national partnership with Westpac

Sep 29

Media Release

State Officers Appointed 2023/2024

Sep 25

Media Release

Busy Start of Patrolling Season for Volunteer Surf Lifesavers across Queensland

Sep 18

Media Release

Statistics Drive Home Safety Message as New Season Dawns

Sep 15

Events, Members

2023 SLSQ Awards of Excellence Winners

Sep 6

Media Release

One year to go until Lifesaving World Championships 2024 on the Gold Coast

Sep 1

Media Release

Surf Life Saving heading to the Bush to Talk Surf Safety

Aug 31

Media Release

Surf Life Saving experts descend on Southport ahead of 2023/24 Season

Aug 14

Media Release, Events, Members

Introducing the NEW Women in Surf Development Program

May 13

Media Release, Safety, Sports

12 YEAR OLD NIPPER RESCUES WOMAN WHILE PREPARING FOR SURF LIFE SAVING YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS

Feb 18

Events, Sports

P3 QUEENSLAND BEACH SERIES COMES TO A STUNNING CLOSE AT KURRAWA

Jan 11

Media Release

Be a Lifesaver this Summer!

Dec 22, 2022

Media Release

Lifesavers Go Beyond the Beach!

Dec 21, 2022

Media Release, Sports

MORE THAN 500 COMPETITORS DESCEND ON MACKAY FOR 2022 NORTH AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Oct 31, 2022

Media Release

What Would You Give To Save A Life?

Oct 11, 2022

Lifeguards, Education, Media Release, Beach Conditions, Members, Safety

It's Time For the Red and Yellow To Fly Again

Sep 16, 2022

Events, Members

2022 SLSQ Awards of Excellence Winners

Aug 20, 2022

Media Release

SLSQ Welcomes Iconic ‘Rubber Ducky’ to the Family

Jul 1, 2022

Members

Congratulations to our North Queensland Branch winners

Apr 27, 2022

Media Release

CHRIS LYNN FRONTS SURF LIFE SAVING QUEENSLAND’S 2022 EASTER SAFETY CAMPAIGN

Apr 11, 2022

Media Release

Youth lifesavers excel at 2022 Lifesaving Development Camp

Apr 8, 2022

Media Release, Members

Volunteer surf lifesavers return to North Queensland beaches beaches today

Mar 31, 2022

COVID-19

SLSQ Review of Covid Vaccination Requirement

Mar 7, 2022

Media Release

**2022 YOUTH STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS CANCELLED**

Feb 25, 2022

Education, Media Release

Surf Life Saving Queensland aids in educating future health care workers

Feb 12, 2022

Members

Emu Park SLSC Facility Upgrade

Feb 4, 2022

Lifeguards, Media Release, Members, Safety

Lifesavers plead with beachgoers: Help us, help you

Dec 16, 2021

Media Release

Surf Life Saving Queensland to implement all seven key recommendations from Safe and Respectful Environments Independent Review

Dec 13, 2021

Competition, Members

Holiday Safety Video Competition

Dec 8, 2021

Media Release, Members

North Queensland lifesavers perform more than 170 first-aid treatments as the volunteer patrol season comes to an end

Nov 25, 2021

Media Release

QUEENSLAND LIFESAVERS APPEAL RAISES $457,466 FOR SURF CLUBS

Nov 25, 2021

COVID-19, Members

SLSQ Position Statement: COVID-19 Vaccinations

Nov 19, 2021

COVID-19, Media Release

Surf Life Saving Queensland requires COVID-19 Vaccinations by 31 March 2022

Nov 19, 2021

Media Release, Safety

Brisbane Heat and Surf Life Saving Queensland team up this Summer

Nov 10, 2021

Members

Surf Life Saving Queensland Welcomes New Board Members

Nov 5, 2021

Events, Members

Surf Life Saving Australia nominees for the 2021 National Awards of Excellence

Nov 3, 2021

COVID-19, Media Release

Surf Life Saving Queensland encourage people to become a lifesaver - get the jab this weekend

Oct 28, 2021

Sports

P3 Recovery teams up with Surf Life Saving Queensland

Oct 15, 2021

Sports

Sunshine Coast named Host Region for the 2022 and 2023 State Championships

Oct 1, 2021

Members

SLSQ announces three new Life Members

Sep 28, 2021

Members

2021 Awards of Excellence winners announced

Sep 25, 2021

COVID-19, Members

Member Update: Lifting of the Suspension of all Training in COVID restricted areas in Queensland

Aug 20, 2021

Lifeguards

Regional Lifeguard of the Year winners announced

Aug 19, 2021

Media Release, Members

Introducing the 2021 Queensland Lifesavers Appeal

Aug 5, 2021

Education, Media Release

Kumon partners with Little Lifesavers program

Jul 30, 2021

Media Release, Members

Top lifesavers announced for South Coast Branch

Jul 28, 2021

Media Release

Youth Excellence Program kicks off for 2021

Jul 28, 2021

Media Release, Members

Wide Bay Capricorn's top lifesavers announced

Jul 26, 2021

Media Release

Surf lifesavers urge swimmers to put safety first on World Drowning Prevention Day

Jul 25, 2021

Members

Win an IRB for your club

Jul 21, 2021

Media Release, Members

North Barrier's Top Lifesavers Announced

Jul 11, 2021

Media Release

Crocodile sighted at Four Mile Beach

Jul 9, 2021

Media Release

Introducing Surf Life Saving Queensland Education - Courses & Training

Jun 30, 2021

COVID-19

Member Update: Lockdown Restrictions

Jun 29, 2021

Media Release, Members

North Queensland's Top Lifesavers Announced

May 25, 2021

Media Release, Members

Metropolitan Caloundra’s Eliza Dreves announced as 2021 Surf Woman of the Year

May 16, 2021

Members

Apply for the 2022 Surf Woman of the Year program

May 16, 2021

Media Release

SLSQ invests in world-first hi-tech drone rescue enterprise

May 7, 2021

Media Release, Safety

Volunteer surf lifesavers save more than 950 lives this patrol season

Apr 30, 2021

Members

Memorial Day 2021

Apr 30, 2021

Events

Win the ultimate Mother's Day lunch

Apr 28, 2021

Media Release

SLSQ unveil new Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Lifesaver 46

Apr 8, 2021

COVID-19

Member Update: Restrictions for all of Queensland

Apr 1, 2021

Media Release

Volunteer surf lifesavers return to North Queensland beaches

Apr 1, 2021

COVID-19

Public Health Announcement

Mar 30, 2021

Media Release, Sports

Georgia Miller and Ky Kinsela win QLD Iron Championships

Mar 28, 2021

Media Release, Sports

Northcliffe dominate open team events at QLD State Champs

Mar 27, 2021

Media Release

Elizabeth Forsyth and Jackson Symonds take out the Open Flags!

Mar 26, 2021

Sports

North Burleigh win 2021 QLD Youth State Champs

Mar 14, 2021

Sports

Day two of Queensland Youth State Championships

Mar 13, 2021

Media Release, Sports

North Burleigh dominate first day of 2021 Youth State Championships

Mar 12, 2021

Media Release, Safety

Queensland's Top Beaches named for 2021

Mar 1, 2021

Sports

Queensland's best lifesavers vie to be crowned Champion Lifesaver

Feb 11, 2021

Safety

Beach Patrol Hours - Sunday 7 February 2021

Feb 7, 2021

Beach Conditions

BEACH CLOSURES - SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY

Feb 6, 2021

Members

Eighteen Queenslanders named in SLSA's Women's Mentoring Program

Feb 4, 2021

Media Release

Surf Life Saving Queensland named charity partner of Magic Millions 2021

Jan 12, 2021

COVID-19

Member Update: Greater Brisbane Lockdown

Jan 8, 2021

Media Release

Tip 12: Have a Merry Christmas and stay safe!

Dec 23, 2020

Media Release

Tip 11: Adhere to marine regulations

Dec 22, 2020

Events, Sports

2021 QLD Senior & Masters State Championships location announced

Dec 21, 2020

Media Release

Tip 10: Be prepared for stinger season

Dec 21, 2020

Media Release

12 Tips of Christmas: Be snorkelsafe this summer

Dec 20, 2020

Media Release

12 Tips of Christmas: Be cautious when using inflatables in open water

Dec 19, 2020

Media Release

12 Tips of Christmas: Only enter the water during patrolled hours

Dec 18, 2020

Media Release, Safety

12 Tips of Christmas: Be sun safe this summer

Dec 17, 2020

Media Release

12 Tips of Christmas: Only enter the water at patrolled beaches

Dec 16, 2020

Media Release

12 Tips of Christmas: Take care when visiting inland waterways

Dec 15, 2020

Media Release

12 Tips of Christmas: Surf with a buddy

Dec 14, 2020

Media Release

12 Tips of Christmas: Know your limits

Dec 13, 2020

Media Release

12 Tips of Christmas: Keep children within an arm's reach at the beach

Dec 12, 2020

Media Release

Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter tasked to boat fire

Dec 9, 2020

Media Release

SLSQ reminds swimmers to stay between the flags, after performing 32 rescues on the weekend

Dec 1, 2020

Media Release

North Queensland lifesavers end their season with nine lives saved

Nov 26, 2020

Media Release

Queensland Surf Clubs are on the recruitment drive

Nov 9, 2020

Media Release, Members

Queenslanders nab top awards at SLSA Awards of Excellence

Nov 9, 2020

Members

SLSQ announces four new Life Members

Oct 30, 2020

Members

Nippers Christmas Card Competition

Oct 30, 2020

Media Release, Safety

Two iconic Queensland brands unite to keep swimmers safe this summer

Oct 29, 2020

Members

Two Queenslander's awarded SLSA Life Membership

Oct 28, 2020

Sports

Announcement of 2020 Queensland Cyclones IRB & Pool Rescue Representative Teams

Oct 19, 2020

Media Release, Events

Surf Life Saving Australia announces nominees for the 2020 National Awards of Excellence

Oct 14, 2020

Members

Mother's Day: Janita Henwood's story

Oct 8, 2020

Safety

SLSQ and Queensland Health Partner On Sun Safety

Sep 25, 2020

Safety

SLSQ Implores Queenslanders to swim between the flags this Summer

Sep 18, 2020

Events, Sports

Kurrawa defends title at QLD IRB Championships

Sep 6, 2020

Safety

ALAQ recognises Electricity Safety Week

Sep 6, 2020

Events, Sports

A special Father's Day for Kirra's IRB Team

Sep 3, 2020

Events

Lifesavers bring the beach to the bush

Sep 1, 2020

Events

Awards of Excellence: Winning Wrap

Aug 27, 2020

Events

Awards of Excellence: Night One Winners

Aug 26, 2020

Events

Awards of Excellence: Community Education Program

Aug 24, 2020

Events

2020 Surf Girl crowned

Aug 9, 2020

Media Release, Events

SLSQ ANNOUNCE 2021 SURF WOMAN OF THE YEAR PROGRAM

Aug 7, 2020

Events

2020 Surf Girl Judging Week

Aug 5, 2020

Events, Sports

Ocean Roar returns this Saturday

Jul 30, 2020

Events

Awards of Excellence is virtual in 2020

Jul 30, 2020

Events, Safety

2020-21 Surf Sport Dates Announced

Jul 17, 2020

Safety

Drone pilots undertake training on Gold Coast

Jul 11, 2020

Safety

Drone pilots undertake training on Sunshine Coast

Jul 8, 2020

Events

Nine Queenslanders named in SLSA's Women's Mentoring Program

Jul 1, 2020

Events, Sports

2021 Youth, Masters and Senior Championships Dates Announced

Jun 28, 2020

Events

Masterclass applications open

Jun 23, 2020

Safety

Throwback: Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service

Jun 17, 2020

COVID-19, Media Release

Flags Return to Queensland Beaches

Jun 10, 2020

Safety

A World After COVID

Jun 10, 2020

Events

2020 Queen's Birthday Honours

Jun 8, 2020

COVID-19

Member Update: Stage 2 Ease of Restrictions

Jun 5, 2020

Safety

Vital communication tools provided to Brisbane Lifesaving Service

Jun 2, 2020

Media Release

Lifesaver 46 joins search for missing fisherman

May 28, 2020

Safety

Stinger nets to be removed from North Queensland beaches

May 18, 2020

Events

NVW: Lynne Messer

May 17, 2020

Events

Surf Girl program raises more than $500,000

May 14, 2020

Events, Safety

Aussies 2021 to return to the Sunshine Coast

May 1, 2020

Media Release

Red and yellow volunteer army save more than 700 lives this patrol season

Apr 30, 2020

Events

Anzac Day: Currumbin's Tradition

Apr 24, 2020

Events

Anzac Day: Three Generations of Service

Apr 24, 2020

COVID-19

Member Update

Apr 2, 2020

COVID-19

Patrol Update

Mar 26, 2020

COVID-19

Junior Activities Suspended

Mar 20, 2020

COVID-19

2020 Youth Excellence Program – Postponed

Mar 16, 2020

COVID-19, Sports

Nippers and Youth Championships

Mar 13, 2020

COVID-19, Sports

Updates Regarding Queensland Surf Life Saving Championships

Mar 13, 2020

COVID-19

SLSA Statement – Aussies 2020

Mar 13, 2020

Events, Safety

Queensland Surf Life Saving Championships cancelled

Mar 13, 2020

Media Release

Queensland's Top 10 Beaches

Feb 27, 2020

Safety

Cairns beaches closed after stings and captures

Feb 13, 2020

Events, Sports

Qld’s best lifesavers go head to head

Feb 12, 2020

Safety

Four Mile Beach closed after crocodile sighting

Jan 30, 2020

Events, Safety

Beachgoers encouraged to look out for their mates this Australia Day

Jan 23, 2020

Safety

A little purple reminder to help prevent summer sunburn

Jan 22, 2020

Sports

Noosa takes out Board Riding Championships

Jan 19, 2020

Media Release, Safety

Confirmed Irukandji renews safety push on Fraser Island

Jan 10, 2020

Events

Jet Rescue Boats train on Tallebudgera

Aug 9, 2013

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