Copycat: Sydney is slowly turning into Melbourne

By Luke Slattery
Updated April 12 2014 - 7:18pm, first published 3:00am
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The rivalry between Sydney, the nation's oldest and most flamboyant city, and Melbourne, its most sophisticated, has been burbling along since the 1880s. But something has changed. These days, Sydneysiders openly proclaim their affection for Melbourne and its vibrant street life - its cafes, small bars and design culture. Far from demeaning the city's not infrequent blasts of Antarctic weather, Sydney folk with more than a dash of style envy them, for only in crisp Melbourne does the wardrobe get a full workout.

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