The rally observed a minute's silence to acknowledge those most affected by climate change, culminating in the playing of a didgeridoo. Former Voice contestant Darren Percival also sang. Following the performances at The Domain, the march made its way through the streets of Sydney, with people co-ordinated into eight coloured "blocs", symbolising the various communities represented at the march. Sydney Climate Rally: Bogans against climate change Credit:Liam Phillips Roads were closed during the march, and Sydney organiser Reece Proudfoot said Macquarie Street was "full". The Sydney event was one of many being held worldwide, ahead of the United Nations talks commencing in Paris on Monday, and Mr Proudfoot said 130,000 people attended rallies across the country.

Up to 5000 people took part in a rally in Canberra. Thousands also marched in Brisbane demanding climate change action on Saturday. Religious group the Josephites at Sydney's climate change rally. Credit:Deborah Snow "This is going to send a message to the government that Australia must do more to combat climate change, that the targets we are taking to the Paris conference are too low," Mr Proudfoot said. "Next year is an election year, and we're sending a message that people who care about the climate are a strong and growing force."

Sydney Climate Rally - Waldemar and Nora Laso - from south-west Sydney. Credit:Deborah Snow Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop and Environment Minister Greg Hunt are attending the conference separately over the two weeks. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will also attend. A former Australian of the Year and renowned environmentalist, Dr Flannery spoke at the Sydney rally, saying: "At least from where I'm standing this looks like the biggest climate march this country's seen." Loading

David Sindel, 30, and friends - dressed as coral, anemones and sea grass - said: "I'm here because I care about the planet and the environment. "It can sometimes be depressing the lack of action but then you come to an event like this and see how many others care as well."