Core Points - The Central Coast region of New South Wales has reported the presence of large amounts of spherical waste at seven beaches, prompting local government to initiate cleanup and investigation into the composition and origin of the waste [1][3] - The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority will conduct tests on the waste and investigate its source, as the nature of the waste remains unclear [3] - There is a potential link between the current spherical waste and similar waste found at various Sydney beaches from October 2024 to January 2025, which led to beach closures [3] Environmental Impact - The spherical waste found is gray and varies in size, raising concerns about its environmental impact on local beaches [3] - Previous incidents of similar spherical waste at Sydney beaches were attributed to wastewater treatment facilities, suggesting a possible ongoing issue with waste management in the region [3]