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No Sting in this tale
The gig, which was to be held at White Bay, was being opposed by residents, local member Verity Firth and Sydney Council.
New minister Kevin Greene has reversed the decision by former minister Ian Macdonald, who has resigned from parliament.
It is believed the Sting concert may be relocated to Victoria.
"There's enough going on in Sydney on New Year's Eve for everyone. So if Melbourne wants some reflected glory on New Year's Eve by holding a Sting concert, then they can have it," Mr Greene said.
Source: ABC News 
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Gordon Matthew Thomas SumnerCBE (born 2 October 1951), known by his stage name Sting, is an English musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist, actor and philanthropist. He was the principal songwriter, lead singer and bassist for the rock band The Police before launching a solo career. Sting has varied his musical style, incorporating distinct elements of jazz, reggae,...
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idiots.......!!!!
what a rarity! a politician has shown good musical taste and canceled the excruciating Sting!
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