Either way, beach safety is highly recommended. Fortunately, there are flags, like the purple flag, that convey important and possibly life-saving information. The ocean is vast and powerful ...

Australia is considered a nation of beach lovers. But with all this water surrounding us, drownings remain tragically common.

There are calls to review beach safety signage, with a new study revealing ... most important messages means - always swim between the flags. A record 141 drowning deaths occurred on the ...