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Sobering statistics revealed in National Drowning Report

Aug 26, 2025

It’s a sobering statistic – drownings are up 30 per cent in New South Wales – with people in regional and remote areas at TRIPLE the risk, than those in major cities.

The National Drowning Report – released today – has prompted a stern warning ahead of summer… as Isobella Evans explains.

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Isobella Evans

Isobella Evans is a journalist with NBN News in Newcastle. After discovering a love for writing in primary school, Bella went on to complete a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle in 2018. She enjoyed a series of internships, including a gig at the Royal Easter Show, before receiving a position at NBN's Tamworth bureau, where she worked for almost three years before moving to the company's Newcastle office in 2021.

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