New South Wales (NSW) is a state on the east coast of Australia and is the country's most populous state, with its capital Sydney being Australia's largest city. It is a major economic and cultural hub, bordered by Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia, with its eastern coastline along the Coral and Tasman Seas.
The state is notable not only for its significant population, which exceeds 8.5 million people, but also for its prominent role in Australian sports, politics, and culture. Greater Sydney alone is home to over 5.3 million residents, concentrating a substantial portion of the nation's activity and influence within this single state.
Recently, New South Wales has been featured in news headlines across a variety of sectors. In sports, local teams and athletes from NSW have been active in national competitions for soccer, tennis, and cricket. Concurrently, political developments concerning the state's Liberal leadership have drawn media attention, while local news has also reported on community safety incidents within the state.
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