About NSW information
Key facts about NSW
Information about the population, culture, geography and regions of NSW.
State flag
The NSW State flag has been in use since 1876. It includes the Union Jack and the NSW badge. The flag is flown on special occasions and at half-mast as a sign of mourning.
NSW Protocol
Protocol fosters positive relationships and outcomes. NSW Protocol provides expert advice and manages a range of traditional protocol functions within NSW.
Latest about NSW updates
Media release
25 April 2024
The NSW Government acknowledges the sacrifice and bravery of all that have fought for our country. Soldiers have enlisted across the state and regional and rural NSW monuments can be found honouring the sacrifice made by residents, often from communities where the population was smaller than the average present day city neighbourhood.
Media release
SS Nemesis: 120-year-old shipwreck mystery solved and search for relatives begins
25 February 2024