Warnings over dangers around water after five children die in seven weeks from drowning around Victoria

Greg Gliddon
September 12 2020 - 5:30pm
Ballarat's pools have been empty this past six months, meaning many children have not been exposed to swimming lessons, prompting calls for extra care this summer.
Ballarat's pools have been empty this past six months, meaning many children have not been exposed to swimming lessons, prompting calls for extra care this summer.

SIX months of lockdown measures has meant children are six months behind in their swimming classes prompting warnings about increased dangers around waterways this summer.

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Greg Gliddon

Greg Gliddon

General news and sports journalist

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