New South Wales

American

noun

a state in SE Australia. 309,433 sq. mi. (801,430 sq. km). Sydney.

New South Wales British

noun

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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They are ahead of Australian rivals the New South Wales Waratahs on points differential, while New Zealand's Waikato Chiefs are the third team boasting two wins from two.

From Barron's

"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

The smuggler had attempted to get others to post the animals on his behalf but was identified by government investigators and the New South Wales police, it added.

From Barron's

Police said separate footage from October showed the father and son "conducting firearms training in a countryside location", believed to be in New South Wales.

From BBC

Preston is currently a professor of economics at the University of New South Wales, and his research focus includes macroeconomic theory and policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

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