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
11 March 2024
A Blue Plaque will today be unveiled on the Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club, to recognise the contribution of the world’s oldest surf lifesaving club to the rich history of NSW.
Media release
SS Nemesis: 120-year-old shipwreck mystery solved and search for relatives begins
25 February 2024