Perth beaches really hit like nowhere else: the water is ridiculously blue, the sand is soft enough to nap on, and there’s a beach for every mood. Want waves? Got it. Prefer calm, crystal-clear water?

Australians often head to the Pacific or Asia to find the perfect island escape, but our own islands offer beaches as good, ...

Five popular beaches have been shut down on Australia Day due to shark sightings, while two others that were closed have ...