Overview

• Six fatalities have been confirmed across New South Wales and Victoria, with one person still missing after powerful swells struck over Easter weekend.
• The dangerous surf conditions were triggered by remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam interacting with a low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea.
• Authorities issued Hazardous Surf Warnings for New South Wales and southern Queensland, closing multiple beaches and urging safety precautions.
• Rescue teams, including Surf Life Saving NSW and Marine Area Command, conducted over 150 rescues since Good Friday and continue search operations.
• Experts highlight the need for improved public safety measures and infrastructure resilience as extreme weather events become more frequent.