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
From the cricket world cup to a Game Changing summer for womens sport, we look back at the biggest sporting moments this year. The mayor of sydney says the citys famous new years eve fireworks display will go ahead, despite a call for the event to be cancelled because of the bushfire crisis affecting parts of australia. More than a quarter of a Million People have signed a petition urging the authorities to spend the money on fighting the blazes instead. More than 80 fires are still raging across large areas of new south wales. A warning this report from phil mercer in sydney contains flashing images. 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
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Had to take a leave from their jobs now the government has agreed to compensate them for their efforts. Welcome to the program the Ukrainian Government and russian back separatists have completed a Prisoner Exchange a swap took place at a checkpoint near the rebel held city of a leaf in the Donetsk Region of Eastern Ukraine the exchange covers all remaining prisoners being held by both sides as hostilities broke out in 2014 it stems from an agreement that russia and ukraine reached earlier this month. A carefully coordinated ron de do in ukraines rebel controlled region. Prisoners include ukrainian riot police accused of firing on protesters in 2014 the controversial swap has angered some activists there but others as a crucial step to improving ties with moscow. Its the 2nd major Prisoner Exchange this year september saw another swap that brought inmates home and foster hope that the war in Eastern Ukraine could soon be over an early victory for ukraines new president. We have agreed