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
Ministerial media release
18 June 2024
Targeted toll relief that takes pressure off households, and roads connecting people to jobs and each other, are the focus of the 2024-25 NSW Budget for metropolitan roads investment.
Ministerial media release
Hornsby Council to pay back $36 million in unspent Stronger Communities grant
10 June 2024