‘Slimy stuff everywhere’: Sydneysiders warned to tread carefully

Scientist says explosion of mosses almost like a rainforest', as council tries to lower risk of falls

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Booming growth of moss and algae, falling autumn leaves and persistent wet weather have created a slippery threat to Sydney's safety that has sparked increased footpath cleaning and a warning for people to be careful.

The City Of Sydney said the issue of slippery paths around the CBD had become so serious that it had changed its seasonal routines.