Expect a very different beach experience in this COVID summer

Temperatures are expected to soar across Australia this summer, but as many prepare to head to the beach, things are expected to look very different on the sand.

People enjoy a late afternoon swim at Sydney's Bondi Beach Source: AAP

Authorities are set to introduce a raft of new measures in an effort to help popular swimming spots stay open and remain COVID-safe.

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