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Cabanas line Safety Beach from end-to-end on Saturday, January 11.

Why the beach wars are hotter than ever this summer

From cabanas to jet-skis, off-leash dogs and loud music, it seems everybody has an opinion on beach behaviour. With soaring beach visitor numbers, experts say we are facing a known phenomenon: the “tragedy of the commons”.

  • by Sophie Aubrey
Spectators walk through the rain during day one of the 2025 Australian Open.

Manic Monday at Open after thunderstorms drench courts

Play was suspended for more than six hours on all but three of Melbourne Park’s courts on Sunday.

  • by Marc McGowan and Sophie Aubrey

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