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Local people criticise council over decision to raze hut built in 1909 to make way for work on nearby pier

Australia is considered a nation of beach lovers. But with all this water surrounding us, drownings remain tragically common. At least 55 people have drowned in waterways in Australia so far this summer, most of whom drowned at the beach. And the season’s not over.

Manly, Dee Why and North Narrabeen among nine of Sydney’s northern beaches closed after ‘marble-sized’ debris washed ashore

Grey ball-shaped debris found washed up along shore will be tested by Environment Protection Authority, local council says

From Turkey’s turquoise waters to a Corsican beach village, our tipsters’ thoughts turn to warmer climes in the months ahead

Debate erupted this week over the growing number of beach tents, or “cabanas”, proliferating on Australian beaches. The controversy, which began on social media, was fuelled by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who declared it was “not on” for beachgoers to reserve a spot on the sand by erecting a cabana…

Anthony Albanese should know if there’s one thing we’re famous for, it’s politely asking before taking something as our own

Video removed as Life Saving Victoria carries out 145 rescues – ‘We don’t remember when we’ve been that busy’

A 'magnificent' beach in Scotland has been named one of the best in the UK for a winter walk.