Sydney Polo Club world championship hosting plans sees local tensions ride high

By Harriet Alexander
Updated December 11 2016 - 2:15am, first published December 10 2016 - 11:45pm
Polo horse breeder and businessman Peter Higgins. Photo: Edwina Pickles
Polo horse breeder and businessman Peter Higgins. Photo: Edwina Pickles
The Sydney Polo Club in Richmond as it appeared in <i>The Great Gatsby</i>.
The Sydney Polo Club in Richmond as it appeared in <i>The Great Gatsby</i>.
Peter Higgins owns the Sydney Polo Club. Photo: Jessica Hromas
Peter Higgins owns the Sydney Polo Club. Photo: Jessica Hromas

A Sydney multimillionare has won the rights to host the world's premiere polo tournament, but has not yet obtained council approval to hold the competition on his land.

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