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The swan-shaped boats ruffling a Sydney council’s feathers

A boat-hire company has operated at this Sydney lake for almost a decade. The local council said it’s no longer safe to do so.

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A boat-hire company has operated at this Sydney lake for almost a decade. The local council said it’s no longer safe to do so.

11 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia 11 hours ago on Friday, January 2, 2026.

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Council ended the licence after repeated safety issues, including poor vest use and lifeguards assisting hired boats beyond swimming zones, despite efforts to improve.