Across from Sydney University is Glebe Point Road, home to Gleebooks, Sydney's most popular independent bookstore.

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When it comes to noisy and unsightly motorways, Parramatta Road, Sydney's major east-west artery, takes the cake.

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The 23-year-old Kiwi international, who can play second-row or centre, has moved to Knowsley Road from Sydney Roosters on a three-year contract.

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Some saw it as Sydney's answer to Abbey Road, the pedestrian crossing made famous by the Beatles, our correspondent adds.

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Since then, Tuqiri, who has signed a short-term deal at Welford Road, has played for Sydney side West Harbour.

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At the very start of Parramatta Road, the castle-like buildings of Sydney University were modeled on London's Westminster Abbey.

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They also opened a concept store in Sydney, Australia, in August 2012, just down the road from Apple.

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And some Twitter users pointed out the irony in that the new map system was unable to pinpoint an Apple store in Sydney, Australia, which it placed on the wrong side of the road.

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Thomas hit a piece of metal in the road and suffered internal bleeding after falling on his handlebars during training in Sydney, Australia.

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Trombonist Nick Vayenas spends the majority of his time on the road, playing to sold out crowds around the world Radio City Music Hall, the Sydney Opera House, London's Royal Albert Hall.

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