Elle MacPherson

This stunning brunette has gone on to grace the covers of Sports Illustrated and the fashion catwalks of the world. She has her own line of clothing and is part owner of the Fashion Cafe in New York. Better known as the " The Body ", Elle grew up in the southern suburbs of Sydney before becoming a supermodel. She made her film debut in the film " Sirens " and followed up with " When Lucy Fell ". She is currently finishing production on the latest Batman movie.

Paul Hogan

This lovable Aussie larrakin started work as a rigger on the Harbour Bridge. His humour and talent for comedy soon found him with his own show on various local commercial TV stations. His big international break came with the release of Crocodile Dundee I and II. These hugely successful motion pictures have exposed "Hoges" to the world.

Bryan Brown

Well known actor that has appeared in such movies as " FX - Murder by Illusion " and " Breaker Morrant ". He has also appeared in many television mini-series including " The Thorn Birds ".

Jack Thompson

Along with Brown also appeared in " Breaker Morrant " as well as other movies and mini series.

AC/DC

From humble beginnings in the western suburbs of Sydney this rock band has gone onto to be one of the world's premiere touring acts. With albums too numerous to mention here, they continue to pack in audiences from all over the world.

INXS

Now residing all over the world, but mainly London, are the members of international rock band INXS. The band was formed in a local garage in the northern suburbs of Sydney and continues to be one of the most successful rock acts that Australia has produced.

John Howard - Prime Minister

Our current Prime Minister has lived in Sydney all his life. Although largely based in the nation's capital, Canberra, for most of his political career he has always called Sydney home. John Howard's Bennelong electorate resides on Sydney's upper north shore.

Paul Keating - former Prime Minister

Former resident of Bankstown, in Sydney's south west, Paul Keating went on to be both treasurer and Prime Minister of Australia. Now residing on Berowa Waters, just north of Sydney he is now enjoying his time away from the political limelight.

HMAS Sydney ( 1st )

Naval cruiser that served with distinction during the First World War. Was responsible for disabling the German battle cruiser Emden at the Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean. She displaced 5,600 tons ( tonnes ) and was armed with eight 6 inch ( 150 mm ) guns.

HMAS Sydney ( 2nd )

The second Sydney was designed to be the Royal Naval Cruiser Phaeton when she was laid down in 1933. However the Admiralty agreed to her replacing the Brisbane. Launched on September 22, 1934 and weighing 6,830 tons ( tonnes ) and measuring 562 feet ( 174 metres ), with eight 6 inch ( 150 mm ) guns balanced in four turrets and top speed of 32.5 knots. The Sydney virtually disappeared without a trace on the 19th of November 1941. So did her entire crew of 42 officers and 603 sailers, sunk by the disguised German raider, Kormoran. All that was ever found of the Sydney was a Carley life float and two RAN lifebelts which were picked up eight days later.

HMAS Sydney ( 3rd )

The Sydney was commissioned in 1948. This aircraft carrier sailed twice to Korea and was returned to service as a troop carrier to Vietnam.

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