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Blanchett's cultural ribbon torn to shreds by City of Sydney
Cate Blanchett's idea of a "cultural ribbon" has been dumped in favour of a harbour walk by the City of Sydney.
Andrew Taylor is the Deputy Arts Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald
Cate Blanchett's idea of a "cultural ribbon" has been dumped in favour of a harbour walk by the City of Sydney.
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