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The Australian government has decided to retain Victoria Barracks in Sydney, reversing its earlier plan to sell the historic site. The decision comes after widespread opposition from various groups, including veterans, former prime ministers, and local councils. The site, which is part of a larger plan to sell 67 underutilised defence sites to raise funds, will now be opened to the public and potentially commercialised to cover maintenance costs. The government will work with the Australian War Memorial to transform the site into a public space that tells the history of Australia's military.
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