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flag Surf expert urges state funding for Wollongong lifeguards amid rising drownings and crowded beaches.

flag Surf safety expert Professor Rob Brander is urging state funding for Wollongong’s council lifeguards, warning that rising drownings and beach crowds make expanded patrols critical. flag After a near-drowning at Bulli’s Sandon Point, he stressed that volunteer lifesavers are vital but cannot cover all hours, as council lifeguards—responsible for most patrols—lack state funding. flag He called for extended hours and coverage at high-risk, unpatrolled beaches, especially where crowds gather, urging action as Wollongong reviews its 20-year beach plan.

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