Australian Coastal Society

Australian Coastal Society We are the voice of the Australian coast. Our mission is to strive for healthy ecosystems, vibrant communities, and sustainable use of coastal resources.

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Who really owns our beaches - and who gets access to them?In his latest blog, Bruce Thom revisits a little-known High Co...
17/01/2026

Who really owns our beaches - and who gets access to them?

In his latest blog, Bruce Thom revisits a little-known High Court case involving Dee Why Lagoon and the Salvation Army, showing how early coastal science, land grants and legal interpretations shaped public access to this iconic stretch of coast.

The story is a reminder that today’s debates about coastal access and management are deeply rooted in history.

Read Dee Why and the Salvation Army by Emeritus Prof. Bruce Thom on the ACS blog.

https://australiancoastalsociety.org.au/acs-blog/2026/01/dee-why-and-the-salvation-army/

Beach cusps, Liesegang rings, ridges and runnels - our shores are full of patterns that reveal the complex dance between...
22/08/2025

Beach cusps, Liesegang rings, ridges and runnels - our shores are full of patterns that reveal the complex dance between waves, tides, and sediment.

In his latest blog, Bruce Thom - drawing on the amazing collection of photos by Andy Short - explores the beautiful morphology of Australia’s coastline, highlighting the remarkable variety of landforms that shape our beaches and rocky foreshore.

👉 Read Bruce's full reflections here:
https://australiancoastalsociety.org.au/acs-blog/2025/08/natures-coastal-beauties-a-selection/

What coastal landform fascinates you the most? Share your thoughts or photos below.

Judgment in the federal court case involving traditional owners of islands in the Torres Strait against the Australian G...
24/07/2025

Judgment in the federal court case involving traditional owners of islands in the Torres Strait against the Australian Government has recently been handed down.

In his latest blog, Bruce Thom discusses this judgement, drawing on recent sea-level rise impact studies in the Torres Strait, what the decision means and some thoughts on ways forward.

Read the blog here 👇

https://australiancoastalsociety.org.au/acs-blog/2025/07/torres-strait-islanders-court-case-and-climate-change/

Support the Australian Coastal Society by becoming a member! Membership is only $35/year and your support helps foster key discussions on coastal issues like this.

📷 photo of inundation in the Torres Strait, courtesy of Dave Hanslow

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