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A beach scene, viewed from a concrete pavilion. An electric sign reads BEACH CLOSED in white and red lettering. Next to this, a shirtless young man carrying a surfboard is stepping over the railings. In front of him is the ocean, and in the distance coastal properties are visible. It is probably in the early morning.

Where there’s a will there’s a wave

A surfer climbs the fence next to a sign reading “Beach Closed” during Sydney’s first lockdown, April 2020

Story by:

Elizabeth

Location:

NSW

Story qualities:

Hope, Resilience, Change

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