About 500 people were evacuated from the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday after an excavator cut a gas line, triggering a leak.
April 23, 2019In an effort to highlight places of interest in countries across the world, their varied culture, economy and history, The Statesman brings to you a Weekly Focus on countries with which India shares diplomatic ties and friendship. This week's focus is on Australia. Know all about the country. Capital: Canberra, Currency: Australian dollar, Language: English 76.8 per cent, Mandarin 1.6, Italian 1.4, Arabic 1.3, …
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August 6, 2017A leading business organisation in Australia warned on Tuesday that the iconic tourism and entertainment precinct, the Sydney Opera House, is at threat of terrorist attack, a media report said. The warning came after a multitude of vehicles were spotted driving up the pedestrian strip toward the world-famous landmark, Xinhua news agency reported. Many were …
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April 18, 2017