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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”.

  • Sophie Aubrey

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Alexandra Brewster lost her father Robert when a jet-ski hit him while he was swimming in Port Melbourne in 2012.

Almost 13 years after Robert’s death, jet-skis are still a danger at Melbourne’s beaches

As the weather heats up, videos circulate on social media of close encounters between swimmers and jet-skiers. Melbourne councils and community groups worry it will take another tragedy for the laws to change.

  • Rachael Dexter
A penguin at St Kilda Beach.

Beware the dangers of St Kilda’s penguin ‘experience’

Crowds ignore cries of “NO flash photos!” Camera flashes damage birds’ eyes. More damage can be done poking a selfie-stick down a burrow. This happened often.

  • Alan Attwood
At their peak, the St Kilda penguins attracted crowds of thousands in 2019.

Fee flip follows flap over $24 slug to see St Kilda penguins

Viewing the little penguins at the pier will remain free after the state government dumped a move to charge visitors $24 each to see them.

  • Cara Waters
Pizza dough is fermented for 48 hours at I Carusi II.

I Carusi II

Compact, charismatic diner with a golden glow.

Ful, a sturdy bean dish topped with fresh ingredients, at Flavours of Syria.

Flavours of Syria

Soulful cafe in a laneway location as colourful as what’s on your plate.

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Pappardelle pasta at Cicciolina in St Kilda.

Cicciolina

Cicciolina has bohemian swagger in spades, personable floor staff and a menu geared to what the people want.

Whole fish with salmoriglio and shaved fennel.
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Saint George

Party up the front, elegance in the back.

Middle Eastern dishes are served in a lively atmopshere.
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Buba Local Shuk

All-day hangout for dips, grills and cocktails.

Akwaaba serves West African cuisine.
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Akwaaba

Jubilant celebration of Ghanaian food.

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