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BEACHES RECEIVE NEW SAFETY FLAGS

Australia’s iconic red and yellow beach safety flags are getting a facelift this summer, with the introduction of an Australian-wide standard.

The regular flags will now be enhanced by a red and yellow feather flag while the traditional blue flags that mark a buffer zone for surfers will be replaced by black and white quartered flags.

Surf Life Saving New South Wales believes the changes will improve the visibility of safety flags.

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