New South Wales

American  

noun

1. a state in SE Australia. 309,433 sq. mi. (801,430 sq. km). Sydney.

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New South Wales British  

noun

1. a state of SE Australia: originally contained over half the continent, but was reduced by the formation of other states (1825–1911); consists of a narrow coastal plain, separated from extensive inland plains by the Great Dividing Range; the most populous state; mineral resources. Capital: Sydney. Pop: 6 716 277 (2003 est). Area: 801 428 sq km (309 433 sq miles)

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New South Wales

The New South Wales Police Force said in a news release that Gallagher, 28, is believed to be offshore.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Gunn gained a scholarship at the New South Wales Institute of Sport in February 2024, which allowed her to begin a strength and conditioning programme.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

He tells clients in a note that he largely agrees with Transurban’s assessment that toll overhauls in New South Wales state are value neutral.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Greg Mullins, who served as commissioner of the New South Wales fire service from 2003 to 2017, said he believed crews in Europe were well aware of how to deal with blazes.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

“Told would seem to imply verbal communication. You can’t have verbal communication with a man in New South Wales, you know.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens