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‘We clawed at each other’: Just how far women’s surfing – and Layne Beachley – have come
17 Nov 2025 18:23 GMT
… early 1990s.
Layne Beachley is the Sport Australia Hall of Fame’s … under Beachley during an eight-year stint as chair of Surfing Australia.
Picklum … first set her eyes on pro surfing at …
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Emotional moment Aussie surfing legend breaks down in tears after recieving major honour
17 Nov 2025 16:13 GMT
… rise of women's surfing.
Beachley';s battles in and … and serving as Surfing Australia chair for almost a decade, Beachley said she was … and serving as Surfing Australia chair for almost a decade, Beachley said she was …
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From women surfers to Iranian dramas, the Benalla Short Film Festival showcases diverse, award-winning stories
17 Nov 2025 10:24 GMT
… coast and interviews with women surfers (Women of the Waves), then … to survive the wildlife in Australia, from spiders to drop-bears … bizarre trip to a French beach (The Story of Angelique), and …
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‘Sand dredging’ will be a constant task for Batemans Bay’s beaches
15 Nov 2025 20:37 GMT
Beach scraping at Surfside’s East Beach in September – sand from the tidal zone was pushed up onto the dunes. Photo: Eurobodalla Shire Council.
An operation to replace the sand on Batemans Bay beaches has drawn to a close earlier than expected, but it won’ …
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Serendipitous escape to Australia’s Phillip Island
15 Nov 2025 21:06 GMT
Phillip Island is famous for its wildlife including penguins, koalas, wallabies and lizards.
An expiring timeshare week turned into a happy accident when it sent us to Phillip Island, off the coast of the Australian state of Victoria, for a spontaneous …
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The paradise beaches in danger of 'Bali-fication': These are the places to visit NOW before overtourism ruins them
15 Nov 2025 12:19 GMT
… 's share from Australia, arrive in their droves … 's miles of surf-perfect beaches, a verdant interior - … has tranquility and white sandy beaches. Enjoy traditional tribal culture … island offers tranquillity white sandy beaches, and fewer visitors than …
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'Threats and intimidation': What Aussie icon was really up against
17 Nov 2025 19:25 GMT
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Beachley is one of Australia's most successful products of our surfing community … her retirement from world surfing, Beachley embodied this honour in her … talent identification camp up at Surfing Australia," Beachley revealed.
"And that' …
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Travel alert! This Indian city is among top 10 trending destinations for 2026
17 Nov 2025 17:40 GMT
… golden shores of Marari Beach. Together, these experiences … , pintxo bars, and nearby surf beaches.
Barranquilla, Colombia – A … Cape Verde – Sun-soaked beaches, diving spots, salt flats, … laden cuisine.
Port Douglas, Australia – Tropical adventures at the …
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Push to reconsider Australia’s iconic red and yellow beach flags
14 Nov 2025 06:01 GMT
… swim.
“These students see Australia as a beach destination where they can … deaths in Australia.
One-third of those drownings occur at beaches.
Rip … of beach drowning deaths.
Data from Royal Life Saving Australia and Surf Life …
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'Crushing waves', not 'shore dumps': Are beach warnings failing overseas visitors?
13 Nov 2025 22:56 GMT
Australia's beaches continue to pose fatal risks … safe at Aussie beaches
About a third of Australia's 357 … Shibata, who is also a surf lifesaver, said instructions such as … from Sikh organisation Turbans 4 Australia, has argued for education campaigns …