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Life as a sydneysider

Life as a sydneysider

Sydney is so multicultural, with a quarter of Sydneysiders born overseas. Before WWII, Sydney was predominantly Anglo-Irish, but large postwar migrations from Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, Lebanon and Turkey enriched the mix. The chinese first arrived during...

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Sydney Cuisine

Sydney Cuisine

Other Australian cities hate to admit it, but Sydney- with its multicultural melting pot, abundant fresh produce and geographic assets- has won the food trophy. Adelaide may have the great wines, Melbourne the café culture and Hobart the seafood, but...

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Fauna in Sydney City: Birds

Fauna in Sydney City: Birds

For this article, I will base me on the birds I saw in the royal botanic gardens because it attracts every type of NSW's birds. * Native Birds * Over a hundred different birds havee been seen at one time or another in the Royal Botanic Gardens. On any...

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Background - History

Australia can seem to be a long way from anywhere in particular. This isolation made it the last great landmass to be 'discovered' by Europeans. But before Sydney Harbour was the first place sailors stayed, indigenous people inhabited the continent for...

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frightening Sydney ...

frightening Sydney ...

At first sight, some things about Sydney can be really frightening. * the wheezy air, planes sound, harbour pollution * Big fishes in small ponds * Some weird Australian shops and furthermore, expensive way of life. Actually, everything here is too expensive...

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3 things to do in Sydney

3 things to do in Sydney

# 1: Sydney Opera House The Sydney Opera House looks like sails inflated with the wind. It is Australia's most most recognizable icon. It is sometimes called the eighth marvel. In 1955 there was an offer call for the construction of an opera on the site...

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encounter with the language

encounter with the language

If you are not from Australia, you will be astunded hearing some words you do not understand but which are usual. Actually, Australian people love putting diminutives on a lot of words... So here is a little guide to help you have a good time with local...

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Encounter with Sydney City

Encounter with Sydney City

Sydney is composed of seven inescapable places: * the city center * the rocks and circular quay * kings cross * China town and darling harbour * the two main beaches: Mainly and Bondi The city center is not so big, as you can join without any problem...

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Sydney Introductory: Toongabbie

Sydney Introductory: Toongabbie

As I chose to have a homestay in Sydney, I was to be in the suburb in order to find something more cheaper and for better quality. So my little suburb is called Toongabbie, it is 15 km from the city center. It is close from the city of Parramata, which...

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