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Dancer to take final bow after 22-year ballet career

Amy Harris has spent 22 years with the national ballet company, and dancing as Marguerite at the Sydney Opera House will be her final performance.

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Police minister in 'daydream' about Opera House rally

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has defended her handling of a protest where community tensions boiled over on the steps of the Sydney Opera House.

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Premier admits oversight in Opera House solidarity move

As a Sydney council prepares to fly the Palestinian flag, the NSW premier has apologised over the fallout of lighting the Sydney Opera House in Israeli colours.

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The Sydney Opera House: 50 years as ‘the people’s house’

As the iconic building turns 50, a look at how it became known as ‘The People’s House’, and what that title means today.

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Opera House anniversary hits high note with laser show

A weekend of celebration marks 50 years since the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1973.

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Sydney Opera House at 50: a public appeal, a controversial build, a lavish opening – and a venue for all

It is one of the most famous buildings in the world. It has an instantly recognisable silhouette that adorns tea towels, bottle openers and souvenir sweatshirts.

The Conversation

Tim Minchin pens ironic Opera House anniversary tribute

Performer Tim Minchin has penned an ode to the Sydney Opera House to mark the 50th anniversary of its opening by Queen Elizabeth II on October 20, 1973.

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Impossible made perfect: builders of the Sydney Opera House look back in wonder

On the landmark’s 50th anniversary, those who built it reflect on the political and technical turmoil of realising Jørn Utzon’s vision

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Sydney Opera House marks half a century on the harbour

In a special lecture marking the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House opening, the building architect's children reflect on his legacy.

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Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel

National landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and are being lit up in blue and white in a show of support for Israel after Saturday's deadly attack by Hamas.

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Opera House keeps golden touch as icon sails towards 50

Economic value generated by the Sydney Opera House is highlighted in new analysis as the iconic landmark of modern Australia celebrates its golden anniversary.

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Pub Quiz Has Celebrity Hosts Like Bryan Cranston And Judi Dench

Michael Sheen asked about ten countries that end with the word 'land' from outside the Sydney Opera House

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Did this $72m ‘wave house’ inspire Sydney Opera House? Harry Gesner’s California creation up for sale

Whether the self-taught architect’s Malibu masterpiece influenced Jørn Utzon’s iconic Australian design remains the subject of debate

The Guardian - AU

Biden's cancelled Australia-PNG trip was a missed opportunity – but a US debt crisis would hurt a lot more

The Quad leaders’ meeting was meant to take place in Sydney today, with the Sydney Opera House as the picturesque setting. Instead, US President Joe Biden has rushed back to Washington from the G7 summit in Japan to deal with the looming debt ceiling crisis in Congress.

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Opera House curtain call for luminary Barry Humphries

The Sydney Opera House will host the state memorial for Barry Humphries where the life and career of the internationally acclaimed performer will be honoured.

ABC News

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cancels Quad meeting after US President Joe Biden pulls out

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cancels a major meeting of the leaders of the United States, India, Japan and Australia that was set to be hosted at the Sydney Opera House, after US President Joe Biden cancels his visit.

Reuters

Australia's Sydney Opera House won't light up for coronation to save costs

A decision not to light up the sails of the Sydney Opera House to mark the coronation of King Charles was a cost saving measure, a spokesperson for the state government of New South Wales said on Saturday.

ABC News

Australian War Memorial reveals new Iraq War gallery will showcase 'NO WAR' Sydney Opera House protest items alongside fighter jet

On the 20th anniversary of the start of the second Iraq war, the Australian War Memorial reveals that its new gallery marking the conflict will feature anti-war protest material alongside a F/A-18 Hornet.

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Vivid Sydney 2024: how to photograph the Harbour City's festival of lights

Find out what it takes to get the best photographs of the Sydney Opera House and more during Vivid Sydney.

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