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The blind spot that’s making our beaches less safe

The presence of lifeguards and lifesavers on our beaches is not keeping pace with increasing visitation numbers.

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The presence of lifeguards and lifesavers on our beaches is not keeping pace with increasing visitation numbers.

13 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia 13 hours ago on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

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NSW councils lack funding to expand paid lifeguard coverage despite 47 drownings this summer and rising beach visits to regional unpatrolled areas, experts say.