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A handout photo taken and released on October 8, 2011 by The Last Stand shows protesters as they hang a banners from the Sydney Opera House. Three people scaled Sydney's iconic Opera House unfurling a bright yellow banner on its tiled white sails to protest against the destruction of forests.

Environmental activists arrested after Sydney Opera House rooftop stunt

The Sydney Morning Herald reports:

Four activists have been arrested after a rooftop protest against retail giant Harvey Norman at the Sydney Opera House this morning.

Police responded just before 10am to a call from Opera House security staff who reported a number of people attempting to access the Opera House sails.

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Comment author avatarBaldman

Everyone gets arrested these days, it's almost a joke.

    Reply#1 - Sat Oct 8, 2011 11:54 AM EDT
    Comment author avatarrobin d.james

    This is nothing more than a money-GRAB for retailers. It will also put over 3,000. people out of work.

    It's a SCAM ! Don't be taken in by it.

      Reply#2 - Sat Oct 8, 2011 3:59 PM EDT
      Comment author avatarrobin d.james

      Sorry ; This post was intended for a polotical add posted between articles.

      Good luck You Guys way down-under

        Reply#3 - Sat Oct 8, 2011 4:03 PM EDT
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