Travel: City life Aussie style; It is famous for its Opera House, Harbour Bridge and endless sunshine, but what really makes Sydney so unique? Legal alien Sophie Blakemore goes exploring.(Features)

The Birmingham Post (England) | April 30, 2005 | Copyright

Byline: Sophie Blakemore

Sydney may not be Australia's capital, but to the rest of the world it is as good as.

What Canberra lacks, Sydney possesses in abundance - iconic landmarks, glistening waterways, golden beaches and a buzz that can only be found in a city with all these assets.

It is a kind of pseudo Antipodean capital and certainly knows how make the most of its beautiful water-locked location.

The sun always shines, the people are always friendly, and when not at work are to be found throwing some serious shapes in the surf or indulging in a famous ...

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