00:00Life is returning to the oceanfront across the Randwick Council area after restrictions
00:06were lifted on five beaches across Sydney's eastern suburbs this morning.
00:10Beachgoers at Coogee have been swimming and enjoying the sun after the beach was closed
00:13for three days due to the discovery of tar spheres washing ashore on Tuesday afternoon.
00:18Gordons Bay, Clovelly, Malabar and the north end of Maroubra Beach were also closed to
00:23the public throughout the week, while Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches were closed out
00:27of precaution.
00:28However, test results have indicated that the tar balls, which have now been cleared
00:32from the beaches, are not toxic to humans.
00:35The debris was made up primarily of fatty acids consistent with chemicals found in cleaning
00:39and cosmetic products, as well as fuel oils.
00:42They're advising the public not to touch the spheres and to wash their hands with soap
00:45and water or baby oil if they do.
00:48Authorities are yet to determine the cause of the phenomenon, but say that the beaches
00:51are safe to swim in.
00:52A welcome announcement for the public ahead of a sunny weekend in the eastern suburbs.
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