Critics say the nets harm marine life and aren’t the best way to keep swimmers safe. Recent shark attacks have complicated a ...

A shark attack off Australia's east coast has killed a woman and seriously injured a man. Police say the attack happened Thursday morning at a beach in Crowdy Bay, north of Sydney.

Tens of thousands of sports fans are expected to flock into the glistening east coast city over the next couple of months.

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 ...

MELBOURNE, Australia — Still reeling from its first deadly shark attack in almost 60 years, Sydney said its beaches would re-open Friday, as authorities hunted the great white behind the incident.

A bystander helped the pair on the beach, but the woman died at the scene. A paramedic said the bystander's first aid might ...

Nine beaches in Sydney, Australia, including the well-known Manly beach, were closed to swimmers on Tuesday after small white and grey balls of debris washed up on the shores at the height of the ...

Balmy breezes, beaming sun and the lulling lap of waves on the shore: a beach holiday can be complete bliss, and Australia is home to some of the world’s best stretches of coastline to sink your toes ...