As shark sightings become more frequent off the coast of Sydney, a local spearfisher, Dean, experienced a remarkable encounter with a 2.5-metre great white shark at Maroubra. His close encounter, …
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A 16-year-old boy suffered multiple shark bites on his leg, bicep, and wrist while swimming, prompting fellow beachgoers to pull him to safety. An off-duty paramedic provided immediate first aid …
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‘The Ocean’s Tide Continues to Climb’: A Quest to Preserve the Gold Coast’s Shores
by adminAn offshore dredge is currently at work replenishing sand on Main Beach as part of a significant $50 million initiative to restore 320,000 semi-trailer loads of sand lost due to …
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Two seasoned swimmers experienced a distressing incident while swimming between Coogee and Gordons Bay in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, as powerful waves battered the New South Wales coastline over the weekend. …
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The French government has announced a ban on smoking in all areas where children are present, including beaches, parks, and outside schools, which will take effect in July. Health and …
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Controversy Arises Over the Decision to Install Shark Nets and Drum Lines at Additional Queensland Beaches
by adminThe Queensland government has announced a substantial investment of nearly $90 million to enhance its shark control management programme, which has sparked criticism from experts and conservation advocates. This initiative …
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Nearly 90 per cent of animals ensnared in shark nets across NSW were not intended targets.
by adminRecent statistics reveal a troubling trend regarding the use of shark nets along the coast of New South Wales, with a significant proportion of marine life caught being non-target and …
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Two individuals have tragically drowned, and a significant search operation is ongoing for a missing swimmer at Little Bay Beach in Sydney amid large swells impacting the New South Wales …
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A substantial algal bloom affecting popular beaches in South Australia has raised alarms for holidaymakers during the Easter long weekend. Initially identified on the Fleurieu Peninsula last month, this bloom …
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A teenager on the Gold Coast had a narrow escape after becoming trapped in a collapsing sandbank at Broadbeach, following the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. This incident highlights the …