Sydney
Peacocks on parade, Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Source: Ross Barnett
Sunbathers at North Bondi Beach on summer afternoon Source: Ross Barnett
Fish of the Day at 'Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay' restaurant, Glebe Source: Glenn Beanland
Harbourlink Monorail crossing old Pyrmont Bridge, Darling Harbour Source: Ross Barnett
Old Colonial style at Lord Nelson Hotel, Miller's Point, The Rocks Source: Greg Elms
The fins and scales of Sydney Opera House Source: Richard I'Anson
Bondi Iceberg's pool, where fearless, or insane, swim in winter Source: Gillianne Tedder
Bar at Aqua Luna, Circular Quay Source: Greg Elms
Sunset over Sydney Harbour, with orange and gold highlights from volcanic dust Source: Ross Barnett
Certainly climb-worthy: Sydney Harbour Bridge Source: Carol Wiley
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'I saw flames after engine exploded'
PASSENGER'S photo shows the terrifying moment a Qantas jet engine exploded in midair.
Airport accused of squeezing airlines
AIRLINE body claims Sydney Airport is abusing its power and is failing to support an ailing aviation industry and fragile economy.
Qantas grounds planes, flights cancelled
SOME flights between Sydney and Canberra have been cancelled after Qantas grounded five aircraft due to landing gear problems.
Hotels wooing celebs with lavish rooms
SYDNEY'S top hotels are fighting it out to attract star guests by offering everything from round-the-clock butlers to baby grand pianos.
Virgin Blue staff fired for watching porn
UP to 20 employees sacked after airline catches them watching X-rated films on work computers.
Sydney Fast Facts
- Area:
- 2103 km2
- Population:
- 4400000
- Timezone:
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+10
- Area Dialing Code:
02
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Currency:
- Australian dollar
- Code: AUD
- Symbol: A$
- Electrical Plugs
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- 220-240V 50
QantasLink flight returns to airport
A FLIGHT to Wagga Wagga has had to return to Sydney airport because of a landing gear problem.
Royalty at Sydney's doorstep
AUSTRALIA'S oldest National Park is home to kayaks, birds, walks and whales - and is just a ferry ride away from Sydney.
Another fault aborts Qantas landing
A QANTAS flight was forced to abort a landing after the pilot was alerted to a flap defect.
Sex-mad backpackers spreading diseases
THEY come for the sun, get drunk and have unprotected sex - the tourists who are being blamed for huge increase in STDs.
Best Easter holiday deals
MAKE the most of the Easter Long Weekend and pick up a bargain getaway with these holiday specials.
Sydney Overview
About Sydney
Sydney is Australia's oldest city, the economic powerhouse of the nation and the country's capital in everything but name. It's blessed with sun-drenched natural attractions, dizzy...
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Getting There & Around
The buses and ferries of Sydney offer some of the cheapest and most rewarding sightseeing in Australia. A ferry trip to Manly passes the stunning harbour sites and heads onto the...
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Sydney's sunshine, parks and can-do attitude combine to offer many ways to up your heart-rate. Boasting more than just one type of beach (you can choose from harbour and ocean),...
Backpackers 'turn streets into toilets'
BUDGET travellers "making themselves at home" on city streets as they try to sell their vans.
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Security patdowns in Australian airports
ALL airline passengers travelling to America from Australia are being subjected to physical patdowns as new restrictions come into effect in the wake of a terrorism scare.
Sydney on the cheap
SYDNEY is not exactly the cheapest place in the world to visit, often appearing high on lists of the most expensive cities around the globe.
Breaking into the zoo after hours
EXPERIENCE wildlife under the stars and close to home at Taronga Zoo's safari slumber party.
Make Sydney a breeze
MAKE Sydney your "home away from home" and stay in an apartment hotel on your next visit, writes Greg Hackett.
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