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Sydney beaches close as more mystery 'tar' balls wash up

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World famous Bondi Beach is the latest stretch of Sydney's coastline to be closed following the unusual wash-up of black tar balls. They first appeared at nearby Coogee Beach the size of tennis balls - but they seem to be getting smaller as time goes on. The most recent arrivals are about the size of marbles.
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