Two men pulled a 59-year-old woman with severe leg injuries from the water following a shark attack at an isolated beach.

The acting mayor of Australia's Gold Coast warned that any reckless behavior could result in fines of up to around $16,000.

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Councillors are preparing for a lively debate over whether the Surf Coast Shire should bring back Australia Day celebrations – a move one describes as a “healing move”. First-term councillor ...

Adhere to beach closures advised by Local Government Rangers, Parks and Wildlife Service officers or Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA). Use your Sea Sense and stay informed by checking for shark ...