Australia's beach cabana drama sparked a turf war

How Australia's beach cabana drama sparked a turf war
For years, a controversial invader has been gradually taking over Australia's beloved beaches. Swallowing up the sand, blocking ocean views and turning the shore into an irksome maze is a sea of large beach tents,
The Aussie beach cabana drama
Life's a beach in Australia – unless you want some shade, that is. Sunseekers down under are up in arms over the rising numbers of beach tents, known as cabanas, popping up on their sandy shores. The serious nature of the issue has even seen the country's prime minister, Anthony Albanese, getting involved.
Why Australians are split about their beach cabanas
Australians are split over use of portable cabanas to reserve prime spots on the beach – a debate that taps into long-standing class tensions in the country regarding access to the coastline. This week,
Australia's Prime Minister Wades in to Debate Over Beach Cabanas
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday waded in to a debate over the use of portable cabanas to reserve prime spots on the nation's beaches, saying the practice was "not on" and against the country's egalitarian spirit.
Cabana drama: 5 expert tips on how not to be branded a twit when using a beach tent
Beach cabanas serve a valid purpose. But make sure you use them carefully and responsibly, so everyone’s day at the beach is safe and enjoyable.
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