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Oliver clocks up PBs aplenty at Caribeae swim meet

IN PHOTOS: “Cracking day” of competition at 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre.

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22nd Feb. 2021 3:02 PM

Oliver King from Emu Park Swimming Club took part in the weekend's carnival at the 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre.

Never swim if you see this beach wave

They may look beautiful, but these waves are deadly and experts say if you spot them at the beach you should leave the...

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19th Feb. 2021 12:02 PM

This is why you must stay away from the water if you see ‘square waves’. Picture: Michel Grifon/Wikimedia Commons

Australia’s coolest pools you’d love to dive into

These are Australia’s coolest pools, homeowners have splashed serious cash to have in the privacy of their own backyards.

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12th Feb. 2021 12:02 PM

These are Australia’s coolest pools, homeowners have splashed serious cash to have in the privacy of their own backyards. See the list.

Revealed: Star athletes on the Gold Coast gone bad

They’re the events on the Gold Coast that left athletes in hot water. From NRL stars to Olympians, these sports people...

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09th Feb. 2021 6:02 AM

Gold Coast death beaches closed

Treacherous conditions have forced the closure of Gold Cost beaches – including those where three people lost their lives...

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07th Feb. 2021 11:02 AM

A dozen beaches are closed across the Gold Coast and Sunshine coast and waves pummel the shorleline. Picture: Glenn Hampson

Photo that will horrify swimmers

Beachgoers are urged to use caution as wind conditions give rise to bluebottles, with several Australian beaches already...

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05th Feb. 2021 4:02 PM

Cheering ban looms for school swim carnivals

Cheering was set to be banned from school swimming carnivals under a new COVID-19 Safe Plan.

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04th Feb. 2021 2:02 PM

Cheering was set to be banned from school swimming carnivals under a new COVID-19 Safe Plan.

‘Frightening’ photo of parents’ pool mistake

An Australian nurse has asked parents to spot the swimming child in this photo along with a stark warning. The result has...

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03rd Feb. 2021 9:02 AM

Frightening photo proves kids should never wear blue swimwear – but can you spot the child in the pool? Picture: Facebook/CPR Kids

Most dangerous places to swim in NSW

They’re the idyllic swim spots spruiked on Instagram and beautiful beaches lists, but many are also notorious drowning...

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30th Jan. 2021 6:01 AM

They’re the idyllic swim spots spruiked on Instagram and beautiful beaches lists, but many are also notorious drowning locations.

Paramedics, lifesavers plead with swimmers: ‘Be vigilant’

Paramedics are urging holidaymakers to be much more water safe after a drowning spike as lifesavers warn about dangers of...

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