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Warning of dangers with water deaths up for the year

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The latest statistics on drownings in Australia paint a mixed picture of success and failure in the fight to educate people on water safety. Image: Swimming instructor Fadila Chafic (SBS)


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By John Hayes Bell

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The latest statistics on drownings in Australia paint a mixed picture of success and failure in the fight to educate people on water safety. Image: Swimming instructor Fadila Chafic (SBS)


Fewer children drowned in the 12 months to July, but the overall number of water deaths in the country increased 5 per cent over the previous year, with 280 victims.


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