The construction of the Australian icon was plagued by technical problems, soaring costs, public anger and political infighting. In 1965, BBC Tonight visited the construction site.

The Sydney Opera House continues to perform its function as a world-class performing arts centre. The Conservation Plan specifies the need to balance the roles of the building as an architectural ...

As the Sydney ... Opera House, poses in front of the landmark shortly after she started the job in 2006. Credit: Takako Crawford "When I’m on an early shift, you can see this wonderful view ...

Plans to project a montage of images of Charles on the sails of the Sydney Opera House were briefly delayed because a cruise ship called the Queen Elizabeth was blocking the view. Charles will ...

The building of the Sydney Opera House began on 2 ... Joseph Cahill, that an opera house would reshape the world's view of Australia, that he had found the perfect site for it, and that they ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: While an up-close selfie with the Opera House is a must, a relaxing and less-crowded way to admire the iconic landmark and its surrounding harbor is by grabbing a refreshing ...