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One of the trio goes to tend to the corpse, which may include washing it and wrapping it in a shroud.

Nine beaches, including popular spots Manly and Dee Why, were closed on 14 January after the marble-sized balls started washing up.

Her foundation dates back to 2010, when local business owners visited a station house that did not have a washing machine capable of cleaning the toxins from heavy turnout coats.

"It's really easy to use and saves on washing up too. I even did crispy roast potatoes for Christmas in it. It's marvellous," he said.

The government has even introduced programmes like consumer goods trade-ins, where people can exchange their washing machines, microwaves and rice cookers.