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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Example Sentences

In New South Wales, state Premier Chris Minns said there were scores of petrol stations without any fuel, and the focus was on helping rural towns.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The revenue-share deal was agreed for Vena’s 204-megawatt Bellambi Heights battery energy storage system project in New South Wales, home to the city of Sydney and Australia’s most populous state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns had suggested the kidnappers could "drop Mr Baghsarian off at a shopping centre or an emergency department or even a nursing home".

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

"All of our solar farms in New South Wales now have sheep grazing on them," said Emily Walker, the company's director for the state.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 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