The state premier said he had to be mindful of how and where taxpayers' money is spent. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SYDNEY - A royal row has erupted in Australia over a decision to scrap the lighting-up of the Sydney Opera House in honour of
But for Saturday’s coronation, the soaring curves of the emblematic 50-year-old building were left dark. “I would like to keep it for Australia and Australians and moments of sacrifice and heroism for the country, or when there’s an important international event in Sydney,” Mr Minns told a radio interviewer on Monday.
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