I highly, highly doubt that anything will be done.
Unless the cricket gets called off, then maybe.
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Agreed, especially with the NSW State and Federal Governments we currently have.
âŚor the New Years Eve fireworks. If they arenât already, Sydneyâs have surely got to be in doubt if the city remains as smoky as it is now (which is quite possible) on December 31?
At this rate, chances are you wonât be able to see any fireworks through the bushfire smoke. No rain is forecast until the end of January. 
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I was more referring to Scott Morrison using cricket as a distraction, but yeah, that would be a massive blow for the city.
Speaking of cricket, this is the Sheffield Shield match at the SCG that just wrapped up.
https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1204218898649735168?s=20
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I agree, very extreme conditions.
Most unusual for bushfire smoke to set off smoke alarms from so far away.
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Will the New Yearâs Test be affected by the smoke
How long is a piece of string that is 3 weeks away?
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Sydney to Hobart too could be in doubt
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Guessing this knocked 2Day and Triple M off air?
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Maybe the studios are isolated from the sounds of alarms.
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They would be. Some might have flashing lights to indicate an external alarm.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Schools keeping kids indoors
Sydney schools have continued to cancel outdoor excursions and scheduled sports games on Tuesday, and most are kept students indoors during lunch time.
âThousandsâ of workers have walked off the job
Thousands of construction workers abandoned work sites around the state by 10.30am according to the NSW Branch of the CFMMEU.
âI would say it is in the thousands,â NSW secretary Darren Greenfield said. âIt is the worst day we have had.â
Smoke causes delays, alarm at Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport said poor visibility is causing delays of up to 30 minutes, but said no flights have been cancelled. The airport is urging passengers to check with their airlines for further information.
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all studios - and other âon airâ environments are required to have some form of visual fire alarm monitoring.
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The scary thing is I donât think weâve seen the worst of it. Not looking forward to the day itâs 45C in Sydney with pollution as bad as today or even worse. At least the southerly is now clearing things in my part of Sydney.
The only thing that will force any action is severe economic dislocation, which may start to occur when people are unable to work due to the hazardous conditions. Thereâs nothing for it but to sit back and watch the $hitshow.
Itâs not just Sydney suffering of course; just about the whole state is dealing with smoke and/or dust pollution, and unfortunately itâs spilled over to the ACT in recent days. Victoria remains unaffected for now apart from a bushfire near Ensay (remote Gippsland) but Iâm not sure for how much longer.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Pools and other outdoor facilities close around Sydney
In response to hazardous air quality levels across Sydney today, the City of Sydney has called all its outdoor staff inside. The Cityâs outdoor pools have been closed. Indoor pools, as well as our community centres and libraries, remain open.
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There were some small impacts today such as ferry services being suspended, but if the airport has to shut for several days because of smoke, that would really affect Sydney economically. Coffs Airport was shut on and off last month. I morbidly hope this will happen to Sydney; then nobody can ignore the reality and the pickle weâre in.
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Meanwhile in the West itâs going to be hot and I mean it. 3 days of 40°C in Perth as well as the mid 40s in the wheatbelt
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And up in the Kimberley, I see Arygle has overnight minimums of 30 degrees every night for the next week (day time max of 41-43 degrees). How people can live in that kind of weather is beyond me.
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Lots of aircon, but yes I agree that is oppressive even by that areaâs lofty standards. Nearby Wyndham is Australiaâs hottest town in terms of annual average temperature (29C). Marble Bar is usually hotter for maximum temperature in summer, but I see its forecast is about the same (29-43/44).
Cooler in Sydney and no smoke this morning due to Smoke Eradictor (SE) winds. Enjoying it while it lasts.
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