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Orange wine

The town of Orange (locals call it a small city) in New South Wales lies to the west of Sydney, beyond the Blue Mountains. Originally noted for its orchards: apples, stone fruits and cherries (but not the eponymous fruit), the region now specialises in grapes and wine production and has become something of a foodie

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Suburbs of Sydney V: Cafe society and classic cars in Balmain

View from Balmain Pier, Sydney,New South Wales

  Just 6 km across Sydney Harbour from the CBD (Central Business District) lies the genteel suburb of Balmain. The area has come a long way since its pre-colonial use as a kangaroo hunting ground, a nineteenth century working class industrial hub, and the birthplace of the Australian Labor Party. Workers cottages and terraces are

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