Around 20-30,000 Sydney-siders descended on Town Hall on Wednesday to demand action on climate change. After some of the highest levels of toxic smoke ever seen in the city, the mood at the rally was a dour one. Speakers urged the protesters to keep the pressure on the government and politicians of all persuasions.
A heavy police presence escorted the crowd to Hyde Park, where more speeches were made before the protesters dispersed.
The day ended with some degree of levity when Bo, a male stripper, appeared ‘dressed’ as a fire fighter, in the fountain at Hyde Park, to the delight of the still attendant crowd. After some time, police moved in, escorting him out of the fountain, to a chorus of jeers. Bo was issued a ticket, but not before providing a few awkward moments for the constabulary by tucking the ticket into his g-string and sending them on their way with a few cheeky moves.
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