‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up
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Key context: <p>Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ removal of remains </p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Coogee and Maroubra beaches have been closed as a precaution after a whale carcass washed up on the rocks between the two busy swimming and surfing spots in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/sydney">Sydney</a>’s eastern suburbs.</p><p>The local council said it was working with rangers and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries on the whale’s removal from a “difficult-to-access location surrounded by cliffs and rock ledge”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/22/coogee-maroubra-beaches-closed-whale-carcass">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ removal of remains Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCoogee and Maroubra beaches have been closed as a precaution after a whale carcass washed up on the rocks between the two busy swimming and surfing spots in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.The local council said it was working with rangers and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries on the whale’s removal from a “difficult-to-access location surrounded by cliffs and rock ledge”. Continue reading...
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