Huge banner scuppers prime Sydney Harbour view gained by killing of 300 trees

Mayor says blatant disregard for environment is offensive' as councils struggle to deal with increasing environmental destruction

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A huge banner has been erected to block prized views of Sydney Harbour created after almost 300 trees were illegally killed as councils across New South Wales seek ways to stop the damaging practice.

The double-sided red sign, spanning seven metres, was installed at the Longueville site where more than 290 trees were chopped down a year ago in what the council described as the worst act of environmental vandalism".

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