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Apple says 'drop in soon' to Sydney store

The store speculation back in Feb 07 is slowly becoming a reality.

Is an Aus. release for iPhone close at hand?

Today, October 11, 2007, Asher Moses of the SMH rushes to press with...
Revealed: Apple's Sydney shopfront - Technology - smh.com.au

Apple's secretive plans for an official retail store in Sydney - understood to be the first in the southern hemisphere - have been revealed in council documents, which suggest it's unlikely the store will open for business before mid-2008.

Mr Moses either knows how to Google or he's very late to the story.

This was real news back in February...
Sydney and Melbourne Apple store plans thanks to Whirlpool Forums

The floor plans and location for the new Apple store in Sydney have been posted.. Address: 77 King Street Sydney. ETA: 12 months.
Sydney City Council plans - proposed Apple store.

Also, concept artwork for the Melbourne glass box in South Yarra.