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Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club

Locality: Innisfail, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4063 2237

Address: Etty Bay Rd, Etty Bay 4858 Innisfail, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.nqlifesaving.com.au/clubs/etty-bay-slsc

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25.01.2022 CROC ALERT: A crocodile was spotted swimming off the beach this morning by Etty Bay locals. Should you spot a crocodile at the Bay please phone the following hotline to speak with a ranger: 1300 130 372CROC ALERT: A crocodile was spotted swimming off the beach this morning by Etty Bay locals. Should you spot a crocodile at the Bay please phone the following hotline to speak with a ranger: 1300 130 372

23.01.2022 Anzac Day Patrol Reminder that out beach is still closed, however volunteer surf life savers from patrol group 4 are still surveying the beach as per Surf Life Saving Queensland procedures.

23.01.2022 Welcome to the new Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club facebook page! With the demand for online platforms now higher than ever - our club thought we better jump on the bandwagon and create a facebook page! This page will share information about our wonderful club members and their achievements, as well as essential information regarding beach safety, including stinger season updates and other beach conditions.

20.01.2022 Wondering whether the beaches are open? Head to https://www.nqlifesaving.com.au/beach-reports/ or click below for the latest updates. Remember to always swim between the red and yellow flags and watch your children this summer.

20.01.2022 MARINE STINGER AWARENESS The Easter Bunny brought unwanted visitors to Etty Bay today! If Coronavirus and closed beaches in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council area aren’t stopping you from your weekend beach swim, maybe these fellas will. ... 4x box jellyfish were collected this morning at our beautiful bay in knee deep water, with those long tentacles reaching ankle deep water. Please remember our nets are out and beaches are closed in response to COVID-19. Red flags indicate beaches closed and no swimming. Just because it’s nearly the end of the stinger season doesn’t mean they aren’t still around! Stay safe and be stinger aware.

16.01.2022 Another incredible poem about jellyfish from the kids in classroom #LiveInORBIT @shemapsau #jellyfish #livestream #covid2020 #homework #shemaps #art #jellyfishart #poems #classroom #onlineclass #isolationcreation #science #education

16.01.2022 Chironex Fleckeri (Box Jellyfish) continued to be caught in stinger drags over the weekend. NO SWIMMING. Beaches remain closed as per Cassowary Coast Regional Council procedures.Chironex Fleckeri (Box Jellyfish) continued to be caught in stinger drags over the weekend. NO SWIMMING. Beaches remain closed as per Cassowary Coast Regional Council procedures.

13.01.2022 COVID-19: NO SWIMMING OR SOCIALISING ON CASSOWARY COAST BEACHES Fast Facts Stinger nets in North and South Mission Beach, Etty Bay and Kurrimine Beach to be... removed Social gatherings prohibited with beaches to only be used for exercise Cassowary Coast beaches will not be safe for swimming until further notice With consideration of current COVID-19 restrictions, Cassowary Coast Regional Council is sending a strong message to the community that its beaches should only be used for exercise, and not for recreation. Following concerning reports of people not observing social distancing guidelines and choosing to recreate on beaches against self-isolation advice, Council has made the decision to immediately remove stinger nets from North and South Mission Beach, Etty Bay and Kurrimine Beach. In his address to the nation this week following a meeting of National Cabinet, Prime Minister Scott Morrison stressed the need for Australians to not be complacent and to stay home throughout the Easter holiday. While swimming and recreating on the beaches are banned, exercise such as jogging or walking are still permitted. Residents are cautioned to not mistake the removal of stinger nets as an indication that it is safe to swim in local beaches with box jellyfish and irukandji still present. Quotes attributed to Cassowary Coast Regional Council CEO, James Gott: We have made this decision to send a strong message to everyone within the region that we take State and Federal health guidelines seriously and will not take any unnecessary risk in attracting social behaviour which could put our wider community at risk. It’s of vital importance that everyone understands our decision to remove stinger nets does not mean that it’s safe to swim in any beaches box jellyfish and irukandji are still present in our waters This Easter holiday presents an enormous challenge to our community as we’re denied the many lifestyle elements of living on the Cassowary Coast during the holiday period, and we ask everyone to remain focused on the long game until we can once again embrace our great outdoors with friends and family.

12.01.2022 A huge thanks to our amazing Lifeguards who have (and continue) to provide the best in aquatic safety throughout our region. To all our wonderful volunteer memb...ers who stand up patrols this weekend across the beaches of our 5 NQ clubs - Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club, Ellis Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Cairns Surf Lifesaving Club, Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club and Mission Beach Surf Lifesaving and Supporters Club - thank you. Your dedication and commitment to deliver the essential service of aquatic safety on our beaches, even in challenging times, is one of the core values that makes our movement great. Above all, I ask that you stay safe, and again thank you.

12.01.2022 Did you know that the patrol season for North Queensland Branch is OPPOSITE to the rest of the Branches in Queensland. This is a reflection of our stinger season, which runs approximately from November to May each year. Therefore, our patrol season is only just getting started! On 5th April (this Sunday!) you will see our volunteer red and yellow army back on the beach. Things may look a little different, as we are operating Surveillance Patrols. What does this mean? It mea...ns there will be minimal members on the beach in response to COVID-19 safety measures. Despite having minimal people on the beach, they are the same strength as a full team and are fully trained to respond to all scenarios. Please remember that our patrol members will be practising social distancing and so should you need to ask for assistance, please keep in mind the current Australian Government guidelines for social distancing. Our patrol members will be at the beach for the round of public holidays coming up, including all of Easter and Labor Day long weekends. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask one of our friendly patrol members.

11.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest we forget. This morning some of our members commemorated Anzac Day at the ‘light up the morning’ driveway dawn service. ... Surf Life Saving North Queensland Surf Life Saving Queensland Surf Life Saving Australia

07.01.2022 Our movement is all about protecting the Aussie way of life, but without donations our essential services wouldn't exist. Donate to the Surf Life Saving Foundation today to claim it on this years’ tax return and help us continue to save lives. Donate now: missionzero.slsfoundation.com.au

05.01.2022 As of Saturday the 28th of March, SLSQ will be putting proactive measures in place to help protect our members, our lifeguards, and the general public in res...ponse to COVID-19. - All surf lifesaving and lifeguard services will move into a surveillance patrols method. - There will be no red and yellow flags along Queensland beaches. - Beachgoers are urged to do their part and stay home to protect others. For more information, visit: www.lifesaving.com.au/covid19

05.01.2022 Stinger Nets will be our back in at Etty Bay! Please note whilst this reduces the risk of stingers, it is only effective if the public follow Surf Life Savers guidelines and swim BETWEEN THE FLAGS and INSIDE the net. Added protection such as a rashie or full body stinger suit is recommended. ... Remember that stingers wash up on the beach so it is recommended to avoid an ankle-deep stroll as you can still be stung. Never touch a marine stinger unless adequately trained. Notify the Lifesavers on duty or if during the week - bury it deep in the sand. Stay safe!

05.01.2022 It’s been 76 days since our red and yellow flags were flying on Queensland beaches but this weekend THEY’RE BACK! From Port Douglas to Sunshine Coast, the red... and yellow flags will return to beaches from Saturday. Please continue to follow Queensland Government advice; Practice physical distancing, Stay home if sick Do not gather in groups more than 20 & please show respect to our lifesavers and lifeguards. We strongly recommend you only swim at fully patrolled beaches this weekend and as always swim between the flags. Lachie Millard / Courier Mail

03.01.2022 STINGER UPDATE: All the Northerlies that have been blowing have brought stingers to Etty Bay like we haven’t seen before! Volunteer lifesavers dragged in dozens of Box Jellyfish (Chironex Fleckeri) again today! ... Did you know that this species of Box Jellyfish, found in Australia’s northern waters, is considered the most venomous animal in the world?! A reminder that the beach is CLOSED. NO SWIMMING.

01.01.2022 Our members at the Cenotaph outside the Innisfail RSL Club

01.01.2022 After months of reduced numbers on the beach in response to COVID-19, our patrols are back on the beach in FULL STRENGTH with the RED & YELLOW FLAGS UP from this weekend! We will continue to practice, and encourage social distancing on the sand and in the water. Hope to see you all there!

01.01.2022 Weird Wednesday: These Irukandji jellyfish polyps (Carukia barnesi) are morphing into baby jellyfish. Photography by Sally Turner... To read more about this life stage, check out our journal article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4783009/