Article 6RK03 Sydney beaches reopen after tar balls wash ashore but mystery remains over source

Sydney beaches reopen after tar balls wash ashore but mystery remains over source

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NSW Maritime executive director says balls appear to be made up of fatty acids, chemicals found in cleaning and cosmetic products, and fuel oil

A baffling tar ball emergency that closed major beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs appears to be over.

The remaining beaches closed to bathers at Coogee, Maroubra and Clovelly have been cleared to reopen on Saturday after Bondi and several others reopened on Friday.

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