Major Sydney beaches closed a day after thousands flouted coronavirus social distancing advice

Major beaches across Sydney have been closed after thousands of people flooded Bondi Beach on Friday, despite clear advice to practice social distancing whenever possible.

Surf lifesavers on an empty Bondi Beach following its closure in Sydney on Saturday. Source: AAP

Major Sydney beaches, including Bondi Beach, have been closed after thousands of people were photographed flouting social distancing advice aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus.

Sydney's Waverley Council closed Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches on Saturday afternoon, after New South Wales authorities announced lifeguards would now be directed to shut any beach where more than 500 people were gathered.

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Sydney's Bondi Beach on Friday.

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