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Mystery of ‘disgusting’ black balls that closed Sydney beaches solved
When hundreds of golf ball-sized black balls mysteriously washed onto the beaches of Sydney, it caused enough alarm for the areas to be closed off to the public. But what scientists initially thought was a strange combination of fuel oil, fat and chemicals has now been revealed to be far more “disgusting” than first thought.
Mysterious black debris in Sydney was not tar balls but 'much more disgusting' waste
The golf-ball-size debris that led to beach closures across the Australian city was not tar balls as first thought, but was instead made up of decomposed cooking oils, hair and food waste.
Mysterious black balls that washed up on Sydney beach were foul-smelling mini ‘fatbergs’
The mystery of the black balls that washed up on some of Sydney’s most iconic beaches last month has now been solved – and it’s more disgusting than you could ever imagine.
Sydney identifies 'disgusting' balls that shut beaches
Eight beaches including Bondi were closed for several days and a massive clean-up ordered after thousands of the black deposits started appearing from 16 October. Testing by chemists has determined the balls were most likely the result of a sewage spill,
Scientists reveal nauseating composition of Sydney’s mysterious black beach blobs
"I always expected them to be like crude oil, and if you smell kerosene or ... even heavy oil, it doesn't smell that bad," said one researcher. "But this really smells disgusting. It smells much more like what you'd expect in a sewer.
'Disgusting' mysterious black balls on Sydney beaches identified
Disgusting’ black balls which washed up on multiple Australian beaches have been identified as an odd concoction of substances. Last month, beaches in Sydney were closed as authorities looked into the bizarre black balls which washed onshore.
Mystery of black balls washed ashore solved
A mystery that baffled Sydney beachgoers has been solved, with the makeup of the balls that washed up on NSW shores revealed to be human-made waste.
Unconventional Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition
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Olympic Australian Breakdancer Raygun Announces Retirement After “Upsetting” Criticism
Raygun, the Olympic breakdancer from Australia, said that she is done with competitive dancing following the backlash she received from her viral performance in Paris.
Australian ambassador to US deleted messages about ‘traitor’ Trump ahead of election win, report says
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Australian breaker Raygun will no longer compete after Olympics backlash
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Australian Breakdancer Raygun Announces Retirement Following Viral Paris Olympics Performance
Australian breakdancer Raygun just announced that her first Olympics would be her last. Raygun, 37, revealed on Tuesday, ...
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Australia introduces legislation for a 16+ social media age limit, making platforms responsible for ensuring underage access ...
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Australian breakdancer Raygun is retiring from the sport after her Olympics backlash
Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, said she had a hard time handling the criticism she received online about her performance. She said she will still dance leisurely.
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