Bondi beach closed down after crowds defy ban on gatherings of more than 500 people

Authorities say lifeguards will now be directed to close any beach where headcount reaches more than 500

Australian authorities closed Bondi beach and removed hundreds of people from other popular Sydney beaches on Saturday, citing the “irresponsible behaviour” of large crowds that had gathered in clear defiance of public health warnings.

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