Katie Watson

So a truly life-changing moment, actually. I think even some of your family members were slightly worried that you were going to meet this guy that you didn't know. And there is those kind of, I suppose, stigmas and barriers that need to be broken down.

So a truly life-changing moment, actually. I think even some of your family members were slightly worried that you were going to meet this guy that you didn't know. And there is those kind of, I suppose, stigmas and barriers that need to be broken down.

So a truly life-changing moment, actually. I think even some of your family members were slightly worried that you were going to meet this guy that you didn't know. And there is those kind of, I suppose, stigmas and barriers that need to be broken down.

And for someone like Brian Lewis, have you seen complete, meaningful change now for his life?

And for someone like Brian Lewis, have you seen complete, meaningful change now for his life?

And for someone like Brian Lewis, have you seen complete, meaningful change now for his life?

It's peak summer here in Australia and beaches up and down the country are packed. Shelter from Australia's harsh sun is a must, especially with a recent heatwave. But how people do it is causing some controversy. Cabanas or portable sun tents have become all the rage here in Australia. A parasol doesn't cut it anymore. But the large shades have taken on a secondary role.

It's peak summer here in Australia and beaches up and down the country are packed. Shelter from Australia's harsh sun is a must, especially with a recent heatwave. But how people do it is causing some controversy. Cabanas or portable sun tents have become all the rage here in Australia. A parasol doesn't cut it anymore. But the large shades have taken on a secondary role.

that of bagsying precious space on the sand. The growing trend of erecting the cabana and then coming and going throughout the day is a practice that not everyone is happy with. On Channel 9's Today show, presenters even asked the Prime Minister what he thought of it.

that of bagsying precious space on the sand. The growing trend of erecting the cabana and then coming and going throughout the day is a practice that not everyone is happy with. On Channel 9's Today show, presenters even asked the Prime Minister what he thought of it.

In the US, some local authorities have restricted the use of cabanas to stop what's known as beach spreading. So far, nothing like that's been introduced here. But for as long as the summer lasts, this debate will continue.

In the US, some local authorities have restricted the use of cabanas to stop what's known as beach spreading. So far, nothing like that's been introduced here. But for as long as the summer lasts, this debate will continue.

It's 5am, the sun's not up yet, and we're on a speedboat with two government rangers. Today's mission, checking some of the 24 crocodile traps in Darwin Harbour. This is a place where people come fishing, even swimming, and so the idea is to remove saltwater crocodiles that have come too close to the city.

It's 5am, the sun's not up yet, and we're on a speedboat with two government rangers. Today's mission, checking some of the 24 crocodile traps in Darwin Harbour. This is a place where people come fishing, even swimming, and so the idea is to remove saltwater crocodiles that have come too close to the city.

There is one? Yeah. So the trap's about, what, five metres long, and they're hard mesh with two tubes along the side of them to keep them floating. And at one end, there's bait, which is feral pig. The other end, with a string attached, is a trap door. So when they go for the bait, that door closes. Here we go. It's not an easy job.

There is one? Yeah. So the trap's about, what, five metres long, and they're hard mesh with two tubes along the side of them to keep them floating. And at one end, there's bait, which is feral pig. The other end, with a string attached, is a trap door. So when they go for the bait, that door closes. Here we go. It's not an easy job.

They secure the croc with a noose around its jaws, leading it out of the trap and then winching it out of the water. They take the mouth tightly shut and the legs. Once on board, they lie there on the floor next to our feet. Whoa, that's a big tail. Goodness me. One of the crocodiles just like flipped its tail and they're pretty strong and my seat happens to be right next to their heads.

They secure the croc with a noose around its jaws, leading it out of the trap and then winching it out of the water. They take the mouth tightly shut and the legs. Once on board, they lie there on the floor next to our feet. Whoa, that's a big tail. Goodness me. One of the crocodiles just like flipped its tail and they're pretty strong and my seat happens to be right next to their heads.

These saltwater crocodiles, or salties as they're known here, will be culled because otherwise there's a high chance they'll return to the harbour. Kelly Ewan is one of the rangers working in the croc management team.

These saltwater crocodiles, or salties as they're known here, will be culled because otherwise there's a high chance they'll return to the harbour. Kelly Ewan is one of the rangers working in the croc management team.