Bondi Beach is a popular tourist destination on Christmas Day Source: James D. Morgan/Getty Images
It has been a disastrous start to summer, with 14 people dying in drowning incidents since Christmas Day. The unusually high number of deaths has highlighted the greater danger water poses during the holidays. All beaches, pools and rivers posed risks to swimmers, especially children. On the other hand, Victorian authorities are warning of high levels of faecal pollution at some of Melbourne's most popular beaches after recent flash flooding, sparking concerns about gastroenteritis. Aaron has more.
It has been a disastrous start to summer, with 14 people dying in drowning incidents since Christmas Day. The unusually high number of deaths has highlighted the greater danger water poses during the holidays. All beaches, pools and rivers posed risks to swimmers, especially children. On the other hand, Victorian authorities are warning of high levels of faecal pollution at some of Melbourne's most popular beaches after recent flash flooding, sparking concerns about gastroenteritis. Aaron has more.
