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April 20, 2024

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Save Wallum now

The Save Wallum campaign has been ongoing and a strong presence of concerned conservationists are on site at Brunswick...

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D-day for Bruns pod village pesticide treatment

After two delays, the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) will be treating Bruns emergency pods with a pesticide treatment, despite some strong opposition from flood-affected residents.

Alternate facts?

According to David Shoebridge of the Greens in a recent sitting in the senate, the UN has named Australia...

Free healthy lifestyle program for families

Go4Fun is a free 10-week after-school program for children aged 7-13 and their families, which aims to support their health and wellbeing.

Reclaiming childhood in the ‘device age’

A century and a half ago, the visionary Henry David Thoreau declared people had become ‘the tool of their tools.’  In this device-driven age of smartphones, social media, and artificial intelligence, few observations could be seen as more prescient. 

Man saved by Marine Rescue NSW after vessel capsized on Bruns Bar

A rapid response by Marine Rescue Brunswick volunteers has saved a man’s life after his 4.9 metre boat rolled on Brunswick Bar this morning.

Editorial – What are the people doing in your neighbourhood?

If you are stuck for something to do this Thursday, why not take part in local democracy?

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Brunswick chief training officer Braeden McHugh-Easy gets support from new surf life savers David Johnson, Ella Holloway, Kiri Olsen and Bronwyn Morris. Photo supplied

Locals and visitors can be reassured when they head to Brunswick Beach as four new surf life savers have graduated from the Bronze Medallion surf life saving course.

Eight weeks of intensive training covered practical and theory subjects including rescue board handling in surf conditions, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid and patient management, radio operations, tube and board rescue techniques and all other factors relating to beach safety.

The successful candidates received a Certificate Two in Public Safety.

As the summer holidays approach, enjoy the beautiful beaches and stay safe by swimming between the flags.


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