LIVE STREAM: Sydney Opera House evacuated

The Sydney Opera House has been evacuated this morning over the discovery of a suspicious package.

Staff and visitors to the iconic landmark have been removed from the area.

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It is understood those evacuated may have been on the outside of the building, with reports that Opera House staff are still at their desks.

It is not yet known when the alleged evacuations occurred or how many people were involved. There are also no details as to the suspicious package.

The alleged evacuation of the Opera House comes in the same morning a gunman has held people hostage in a Martin Place Lindt Cafe.