Parts of Sydney's CBD were brought to a standstill by a large climate rally on Wednesday.
Parts of Sydney's CBD were brought to a standstill by a large climate rally on Wednesday. Thousands of activists marched from Town Hall to Hyde park to demand the government take stronger action on climate change.
The event made special reference to the smoke haze that has been plaguing Sydney due to the extreme bushfire season. The protest caused some traffic diversions during the evening peak hour. Image: News Corp Australia
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