Sydney's unusual sewerage system to blame for faecal and fat balls on beaches, experts claim

City invented Australia's beach culture, environmentalist Richard Gosden says, but all this time 'it's been conducted in diluted sewage'Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt's the height of summer in Sydney, a time when tourists and locals are usually flocking to the city's famous beaches.But nine beaches were shut to the public this week - including well-known Manly - after more ball-shaped debris washed ashore.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...