A US woman travelling in Australia has been left baffled after hearing the sand on Australian beaches “squeaks” when you walk on it.

When you think of Australia’s iconic beaches, the brisk temperatures in Tasmania might not be the first place that comes to mind.

Whether you’re needing a saltwater soak or seeking a surf, our line-up of Brisbane’s best beaches has something for all.

Australia’s top beaches have been revealed, and it’s possible to buy into one for as little as $500,000, or splurge on a multimillion-dollar waterfront home.

The runner-up for Australia’s best beach in 2025 goes to Woolgoolga, a hidden gem on NSW’s Coffs Coast, while third place was ...

A miniature dachshund digs a tunnel in the sand on a beach.

A small detail in a photo taken this week at one of the country's most famous beaches has revealed the "careless" act that risks a $806 fine and poses a safety threat to other beachgoers, with ...

After suffering a heartbreaking loss in the NWSL semifinals, Gotham experienced some roster shake-up this winter and needs ...

Rangers at the Mon Repos turtle rookery on the Bundaberg coast say they have seen the biggest influx of nesting loggerhead ...

Sand dune training has drifted in and out of popularity, with Ronnie Delany and Steve Ovett tapping into powder power ...

Beyond the laptop that sat on the table in front of him was a picturesque view of palm trees, sandy beaches ... between Brazil and Australia at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast on December 1 ...

It was a well-known name perched above a stunning beach but has been taken over as a new venue from the owners of The Harbour ...