A woman has died after ten people got into trouble in the water at a NSW South Coast Beach on Easter Sunday.

Ambulance crews were called to Surf Beach at Batemans Bay at 2pm.

The woman, believed to be in her 40s, was given CPR and taken to Batemans Bay Hospital in a critical condition.

Beachgoers had also tried to save her before crews arrived.

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But a NSW Ambulance spokeswoman said she couldn't be revived.

Three other people were also rushed to hospital in serious conditions; two men, one in his 40s and another in his 30s, and a woman in her 30s.

Inspector Faye Stockman from NSW Ambulance said the scene was "chaotic".

"All of the patients were out of the water when ambulance crews arrived and three members of the public were attempting CPR on a female who had suffered a cardiac arrest," Insp Stockman, said.

"This is a timely reminder of the importance of knowing CPR and I praise those members of the public for doing everything they could under extremely challenging conditions."

"It's truly heartbreaking to have lost a life here today, especially knowing this group of people was likely enjoying an extended break for the holiday weekend."

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Surf Life Saving Australia Helicopter were involved.

NSW Police said they are investigating, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Batemans Bay is almost 300km south of Sydney and is a popular holiday spot.

A new poll after the first week of the election campaign shows a plunge in support for Labor and Anthony Albanese.

The exclusive Resolve poll for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age suggests that a series of miss-steps by Mr Albanese has caused some voters to abandon the Opposition Leader, who is looking to return Labor to government for the first time in almost 10 years.

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Voter support for the opposition fell from 38 per cent to 34 per cent.

When it comes to preferred prime minister, Scott Morrison now leads Mr Albanese by 38 per cent to 30 per cent, a reversal after the Labor leader's slim advantage a fortnight again (37 to 36 per cent).

Primary support for the Coalition rose from 34 to 35 per cent, and Mr Morrison made gains on his personal approval and performance on key issues including economic management and national security.

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A 25-year old man suffered multiple stab wounds in the early hours of Easter Sunday after an incident in Sydney's south.

Emergency services were called to Brodie Spark Drive, Wolli Creek at 5am.

NSW Police said they were told the pair went into the carpark of a shopping centre on nearby Arncliffe Street when they were approached by two men.

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"Following an argument, they were chased before being injured during a altercation with the men," a statement from police said.

The first man is in a stable condition at St George Hospital. The second, aged 28, was treated for injuries to his face.

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