https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/dec/28/sydney-coggee-beach-devastated-backpacker-christmas-party
A Sydney council has enforced a summer-long alcohol ban on one of the city’s most popular beaches as a result of “the poor and inappropriate behaviour of a few” on Christmas Day.
Coogee beach – a popular destination for backpackers, including many from the UK, on Christmas Day – was left strewn with a reported 15 tonnes of garbage by an estimated 10,000 revellers.
Randwick city council announced the total alcohol ban for Coogee beach and all nearby parks and reserves on Tuesday after consulting with New South Wales police. It will take effect on Thursday and last into the new year, until the end of the summer.
Noel D’Souza, the mayor of Randwick, said in a statement that there had been “phenomenal” public outrage to the “devastation” of the Coogee area.
Alison Garratt, a Coogee local, had posted on Randwick city council’s Facebook page on Monday to complain about the ongoing issue of backpackers “taking over and destroying our environment”.
“Locals cannot enjoy the beach, can’t take our kids for a walk without dodging drunks. It’s become unpleasant, dirty and dangerous. Please support the locals and stop this happening on our beautiful beach.”
see also
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/alcohol-banned-on-coogee-beach-after-christmas-mayhem-20161227-gtijpe.html 
