Queensland polystyrene spill: volunteers clean up as government response lags – video

Sunshine Coast locals have spent days on their hands and knees picking polystyrene balls off the beach. More than a week has passed since the balls were discovered, yet it is still unclear which government agency is responsible for leading the cleanup and investigating the cause.

Reports from volunteers indicate the balls spread over at least 5km of coastline and riverbank

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• Volunteers left to fill void as Queensland agencies deny responsibility for toxic' polystyrene beach spill