5/09/23
Today (Tuesday), Fisheries Minister Don Punch will launch the 2023/24 Surf Life Saving WA helicopter patrols for this spring and summer.
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TIME:
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8.15am arrival for a 8.30am start |
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PLACE:
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SLSWA Helicopter Base at Rous Head 31 Kooringa Place North Fremantle (adjacent to TOLL Logistics)
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N.B. Visitor parking is immediately inside the access gate at the heliport.
Media contact: Courtney Fowler 0459 098 046
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