Councils closed Coogee, Gordon’s Bay, Clovelly, Bondi, Bronte, Tamarama and Maroubra last year after the mystery balls were ...

The small grey balls that caused panic when they washed up on Sydney beaches two weeks ago have been identified by scientists. It turns out they were mostly made up of soap scum and cosmetics.

More than 75 tonnes of toxic sewage balls and sand were removed from the waters off beaches in Sydney’s eastern suburbs ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from National. Followed categories will be added to My News. This is despite a senior EPA official recommending the final results should mention the “very high ...

Authorities underwent a massive sweep of Sydney’s shoreline so people could enjoy lifesaving clubs and beaches free of the so-called ‘tar balls’, and they unearthed a dirty secret.