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New flight simulator installed at SLSQ Aviation Base

The Entrol H14 Flight Training Device (FTD) was manufactured at Entrol’s base in Spain, and...

Busy Start of Patrolling Season for Volunteer Surf Lifesavers across Queensland

As volunteers raised the flags for the first time this season, families made the most...

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

The pair were both on hand today at Kurrawa with Gold Coast-based international athletes Sara...
Marine Creature Symposium 2026
Marine Creature Symposium Strengthens Collaboration and Advances Public Safety Outcomes
More than 45 Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) staff, marine researchers, industry experts, and local and state government stakeholders came together in Far North Queensland this month for the 2026 Marine Creature Symposium. Hosted by SLSQ at Smithfield on Monday 18 May, the full-day symposium marked the return of Queensland’s...
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Smart Coastal Safety Poles Installed in Townsville to Boost Beach Safety
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SLSQ Marks the End of the SEQ and Central Queensland Volunteer Patrol Season
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SLSA receives highest reputation score in RepTrak’s Charity and Not for Profit Reputation Report
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Bundaberg to Host 2026 Queensland Pool Rescue Championships
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Youth Development Programs Transform Lifesaving Pathways: New Research Reveals Impact
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The Summer Coastal Drowning Report has been released, revealing that there was one coastal drowning death every two days over summer.
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has today released the 2025/26 Summer Coastal Drowning Report, with one coastal drowning death every two days over summer, serving as an urgent reminder of the need for continued vigilance and safer behaviour on Australia’s coastlines. Despite this tragic loss of life, the report revealed a welcome decrease...
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Member Update
Members, please be advised that after six years as CEO of Surf Life Saving Queensland, Dave Whimpey has advised of his resignation.  Dave has been given an opportunity with another prominent Queensland organisation that will be made public in due course. On behalf of the Board, I want to acknowledge...
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Advancing Women in Leadership Program – Workshop 1: Setting the Vision
On Saturday 15 November, Surf Life Saving Queensland proudly hosted the first workshop of the Advancing Women in Leadership Program at The Sebel Brisbane — a full-day event designed to empower, connect, and inspire women across the lifesaving movement. The program, which aims to increase the participation of women and...
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North Barrier Branch Hosts Successful RAP the Coast Forum
The North Barrier Branch hosted a collaborative and constructive RAP the Coast Forum in Ayr on 15 November 2025, bringing together Branch and club leaders to advance Surf Life Saving Queensland’s reconciliation journey. Invitations were extended to Traditional Owner groups and representatives, with information and updates shared throughout the session....