Australia is home to some of the world’s best beaches – here are six of the finest across the country. From rocky cliffs and ...

The composition of the mysterious balls that washed up on the shores of Australia last month has been revealed — and ...

An environmental agency says black balls that washed up on Sydney beaches aren't tar, but a "complex composition" of "mixed ...

It's not clear how the juvenile male ended up so far north, but experts suggest he was motivated by his appetite ...

Geologist Sharmaine Verhaert explains her search for the origins of pink sand found on beaches near Adelaide on The ...

An emperor penguin surprised locals when it appeared on a beach in Australia after making an epic journey of thousands of ...

Emperor Penguin Spotted on Beach in Australia Miles Away From Home, Surprises Locals Australian beaches had occasionally seen ...

Sydney — Hundreds of mysterious black tar-like balls have washed up on two popular Sydney area beaches, prompting lifeguards to close the strands to swimmers. "Mysterious, black, ball-shaped ...

This article is part of Traveller’s Holiday Guide to Australia’s best beaches and islands.See all stories. As our national anthem a little eccentrically attests, Australia is a nation girt by sea.

The appearance of tar balls on beaches such as Coogee not only damages Australia's pristine coastal reputation but also threatens the health of ecosystems that support industries like fishing and ...

Standing there on the beach in the small town of Denmark in Western Australia on Friday afternoon was a male emperor penguin, about 2,100 miles from where one might expect to find it, in Antarctica.

Australia's beaches run the gamut from world-famous surf spots to flawless stretches of white sand to secluded coves, drawing families, couples, adventurers and solo travelers alike. From Sydney's ...