Bondi Rescue

As Australia's bushfires decimate thousands of houses, and millions of animals Maxi fights on two fronts - splitting time between lifeguarding and firefighting.

Christmas at Bondi, and Santa hats rule the beach. The hordes of reveller overwhelm lifeguards who are caught between going in for minor rescues, or holding off for more serious situations.

After being closed for the first time since World War II, Bondi is back open for business.