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Take the plunge in Avalon, keep your mouth closed in Coogee: The quality of Sydney’s beaches mapped

Sydney Morning Herald - National · 24 September 2026 at 5:47 pm

Take the plunge in Avalon, keep your mouth closed in Coogee: The quality of Sydney’s beaches mapped

The 2026 State of the Beaches report has revealed an overall improvement in water quality across NSW.

How does your local swimming spot rate?

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Take the plunge in Avalon, keep your mouth closed in Coogee: The quality of Sydney’s beaches mapped

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