Lifesavers are urging Australians to take care in the water, after three people drowned in three states on New Year's Day.
In the month up to and including January 1, 48 drownings were reported across the nation, up from 31 in the same period a year ago, Royal Life Saving Australia said.
Six of the 10 national deaths since Christmas Eve have occurred in Victoria, where swimmers are being reminded to look for hazards and be prepared for unpredictable conditions to avoid further tragedy.
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