Australia's Beach Flags Dangerously Confuse Tourists
Australia's iconic red and yellow beach flags are confusing international visitors, leading to dangerous swims. Experts argue the system needs a global rethink. Read why change is urgent.
Australia's iconic red and yellow beach flags are confusing international visitors, leading to dangerous swims. Experts argue the system needs a global rethink. Read why change is urgent.
A 25-year-old woman has died after being knocked over by a wave at Maroubra Beach in the early hours of New Year's Day. Authorities have issued a hazardous surf warning for the NSW coast.
Fiji plans to return customary marine rights to Indigenous iTaukei, empowering communities and reshaping surf tourism. Discover the historic shift and its implications.
Discover how the WSL's free Qualifying Series live streams, from Indonesia to China, are showcasing surfing's future stars and captivating a global audience of addicts.
Hundreds of Bondi Beach surf lifesavers held a solemn tribute for the victims of the Hanukkah massacre. Read about the first responders' critical role and eyewitness accounts.
Hundreds of Bondi Beach lifeguards held a solemn tribute for the Hanukkah shooting victims, a week after their critical first-aid response. Read their powerful stories.
Nearly 1,000 volunteer surf lifesavers stood arm-in-arm on Bondi Beach for a two-minute silence, honouring the 15 victims of the nearby park shooting. The community gathers to heal.
As a terror attack unfolded at Bondi Beach, surf lifesavers transformed their Christmas parties into emergency triage centres, using every bandage to aid victims. Read their extraordinary story.
Surf lifesavers at Bondi and North Bondi clubs were first to respond to the Sydney shooting, aiding victims before emergency services arrived. Read the full story.
Golden retriever Polly wins Bark Hero Award after waking owner during husband's cardiac arrest. British Heart Foundation celebrates extraordinary lifesavers in emotional ceremony.
Authorities in California are searching for a man swept into the ocean at Garrapata State Park, one week after a father and daughter died in the same area. Dangerous conditions hinder rescue efforts.
Eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore announces her return to professional surfing in 2026 after accepting a WSL wildcard. The 38-year-old legend will compete against a new generation.
The Eisbach river wave, an iconic urban surfing spot in Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following construction work, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and prompting urgent questions about its future.