And at 12. 30 its click live, from the new v and a in dundee. More than a quarter of a Million People have signed a petition demanding that sydney cancels its traditional new years eve firework display and spends the money on tackling australias bush fires instead. Dozens of fires are raging across the country with the largest one on the outskirts of sydney. Will batchelor reports. Its one of the biggest and most spectacular parties on earth. Sydneys new year firework display. But now the citys authorities are facing growing calls to cancel the event and divert the money it costs, around £3 million, towards tackling both severe Drought Conditions and the dozens of bushfires which are raging across australia. Close to 300,000 people have signed an online petition, which says the fireworks may traumatise some people who are dealing with enough smoke in the air. Sydneys lord mayor has said the show, which is planned and paid for months in advance, must go on. However, there are reports t
Its arguably the worlds most dazzling fireworks display, but thousands of people want sydney to scrap its new years eve spectacular. They say it would be an insult and could traumatise some of those affected by the bushfire crisis. Sydneys lord mayor, clover moore, said she shared the deep sympathies of those whod signed the petition, but stressed that the fireworks were planned months in advance and most of the budget had already been spent. So, barring catastrophic fire conditions in sydney on new years eve, the event seems certain to go ahead. In between now and then, the authorities are warning of severe to extreme fire dangers across much of south eastern australia, much of the heavily populated parts of australia. That includes south australia, victoria, tasmania and new south wales, where more than 80 fires continue to burn. Volunteers are a vital part of the emergency effort. Many have been fighting the flames for weeks. The government says theyll be able to apply for about £3
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Cuts on the Justice System especially in family cases. And despite another great performance, Fallon Sherrock is out of the world darts championships in the third round. Good evening. Dozens of passengers have survived a plane crash in kazakhstan in which at least 12 people lost their lives. The cause of the crash, which took place in heavy fog, the plane, operated by the khazak company bek air was flying from almaty, kazakhstans largest city, to the capital nur sultan, with 100 passengers and crew on board, when it crashed shortly after take off. At least 60 people are being treated in hospital, as our correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports. Rescued from the wreckage, a baby boy was rushed to safety. He was discovered in the arms of his injured mother after their flight crash landed. Moments after take off, the plane had rammed into a building. It broke into pieces on impact. But there were survivors. And some even walked away from this unharmed. I was sitting next to an emergency exit
After winning the hearts of fans all over the world Fallon Sherrocks fairy tale bid to become darts first female World Champion ends in the third round. Doris day, clive james, Toni Morrison and Albert Finney just a few of those whose lives are celebrated in review 2019 we remember. In half an hours time. Hello, good evening, and welcome to bbc news. Dozens of passengers have survived a plane crash in kazakhstan, in which at least 12 people lost their lives. The cause of the crash, which took place in heavy fog, is still unclear. The plane operated by the khazak company bek air was flying from almaty, kazakhstans largest city, to the capital nur sultan, with 100 passengers and crew on board, when it crashed shortly after take off. At least 60 people are being treated in hospital, as our correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports. Rescued from the wreckage, a baby boy is rushed to safety. He was discovered in the arms of his injured mother after their flight crash landed. Moments after take