so access should be free and open and democratic.” But that idea has come under threat in recent years from attempts to privatize — or Americanize, as some here see it — Australia’s beaches. That ...

Tourism Australia beach ambassador Brad Farmer has a different ... He said a feature of Australian beaches was being "free and open" to everyone. "My principal concern is around the safety ...

According to Royal Life Saving Australia’s 2024 National Drowning ... Sure, unlike in Europe our beaches are free to access, but they are not as welcoming as we believe. The recent cabana ...

Australia’s Northern Beaches council shared on social media. The council advised Australian beachgoers to avoid Manly, Dee Why, Long Reef, Queenscliff, Freshwater, North and South Curl Curl ...

Australia's beaches run the gamut from world-famous surf spots to flawless stretches of white sand to secluded coves, drawing families, couples, adventurers and solo travelers alike. From Sydney's ...