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Water police boost patrols for Australia Day weekend, warn of risky behaviour

22/01/2026

The Water Police Squad is prompting a water safety warning ahead of the Australia Day long weekend and will be boosting its presence and patrols at key regions and beaches across Melbourne. After an already busy summer for the squad, with more than 500 calls…

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