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Boy's drowning adds to 'most horrific' Easter toll - News Of The Area
A nine-year-old boy died after becoming trapped between rocks at South West Rocks. Photo: AAP Image/Lucy Coffey. HOLIDAYMAKERS are warned to avoid any unnecessary risks as powerful swells lash the east coast, resulting in record drownings in one state. Seven people are confirmed dead – six in NSW and one in Victoria – with the search for two others missing since Good Friday continuing on Easter Monday. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
Central Coast driving offences and surf rescues during Easter long weekend
Police and Surf Life Savers on the Central Coast have been kept busy over the Easter long weekend, with thousands hitting local roads and swimming at our beaches. They’re expecting the same around ANZAC Day, and are urging locals to stay safe.

Multiple drownings recorded over Easter; conditions to ease by long weekend
Malua Bay Beach was one of many NSW beaches where extreme conditions caused closures over Easter. Photo: Kim Treasure. A low-pressure system pummelled the NSW coast over the Easter long weekend, resulting in a horror drowning toll. Across Australia, six people drowned in incidents in several NSW locations and one at San Remo in Victoria, as severe swells battered the coast. Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Jiwon Park said the conditions were …
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