It’s no Bondi Beach, but Pondi, or Penrith Beach, has been a welcome relief to the city’s sweltering western suburbs.

And for almost a century, it has been an almost private oasis to a passionate ... professor studying the history of beach shacks in Australia and she says people built and used them for all ...

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 ...