Along the NSW and Queensland coast there are stunning beaches lined with multi-million-dollar homes and polluted creeks

"Burgess Creek runs from Noosa Junction to the beachfront. Burgess Creek runs 5 kilometres from heavily commercialised Noosa Junction to the otherwise idyllic beachfront, and contains signs warning against swimming and human consumption. Burgess Creek does contain treated sewage effluent. Signs indicate "creek water contains treated sewage effluent", but compounding issues include fertiliser run-off, historic landfill sites, erosion, invasive flora, animal excrement and household run-off."

"When they took the sewage out to sea, it was a revelation because there was no more crap coming back on to the beach."
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-02/burgess-creek-bondi-solution-for-brown-water/105594070
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Images: Coffs Harbour Jetty Dune care and a polluted creek for wildlife.