Bathurst hosts the annual Bathurst 1000 as part of the Supercars Championship at Mount Panorama Circuit. [50] Australia's largest and most valuable Thoroughbred horse breeding area is centred on Scone in the Hunter Valley. Now what we expected on our summer holiday. Standing at the edge of Clarke's Beach, #ByronBay: beach almost gone, trees fallen as the ground that holds them is washed away. [33] Since 1901 New South Wales has been a state of the Commonwealth of Australia, and the Australian Constitution regulates its relationship with the Commonwealth. [9] The demonym for inhabitants of New South Wales is New South Welshmen; some have protested this term, but there is no commonly accepted alternative. Since the 1970s, New South Wales has undergone an increasingly rapid economic and social transformation. The Liberal Party then elected Treasurer Mike Baird as party leader and Premier. Mostly sunny, warm in the east. When a general election came in 1976 the ALP under Neville Wran were returned to power. The largest sporting competition in the state is the National Rugby League, which is based in Sydney and expanded from the New South Wales Rugby League. [31][30], 2.9% of the population, or 216,176 people, identified as Indigenous Australians (Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders) in 2016. The mining town of Broken Hill is the largest centre in this area. Australian rules football has historically not been strong in New South Wales outside the Riverina region. This is the Official Facebook page of 2014 Grand Final, Legends Cup champion New South Wales Surge. Agriculture is spread throughout the eastern two-thirds of New South Wales. Travelling from New South Wales to Victoria in those days was very difficult. New South Wales produces a large share of Australia's hay, fruit, legumes, lucerne, maize, nuts, wool, wheat, oats, oilseeds (about 51%), poultry, rice (about 99%),[47] vegetables, fishing including oyster farming, and forestry including wood chips. There are 161 active cases in the state, most of them in the northern beaches of Sydney, and 13 emanating from a liquor store. Screen NSW, which controls the state film industry, generates approximately $100 million into the New South Wales economy each year. Global demand for cancer surgery set to surge by University of New South Wales A new UNSW-led modelling study shows low-income countries will bear the brunt of increased future … [73], New South Wales in recent history has pursued bilateral partnerships with other federated states/provinces and metropolises through establishing a network of sister state relationships. Storm warnings extended as far south as Newcastle. Supporters of federation included the New South Wales premier Sir Henry Parkes whose 1889 Tenterfield Speech (given in Tenterfield) was pivotal in gathering support for New South Wales involvement. The NSW business community is represented by the NSW Business Chamber which has 30,000 members. Austin Acoustic's Teshay Winfey is in BEAST MODE One of the hardest working off-season athletes, looks in prime-form for the season #kickoff2017 @teshaywinfey. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. Regional cities such as Albury, Dubbo, Griffith and Wagga Wagga and towns such as Deniliquin, Leeton and Parkes exist primarily to service these agricultural regions. A “sand slug” has built up on the northern side of Cape Byron and was blocking the natural migration of sand through the bay. Eleven universities primarily operate in New South Wales. The new state would have consisted of much of northern NSW including Newcastle. Under the Water Management Act 2000, updated riparian water rights were given to those within NSW with livestock. At the end of the 19th century, the movement toward federation between the Australian colonies gathered momentum. [20] Keneally's government was defeated at the 2011 state election and Barry O'Farrell became Premier on 28 March. The relatively short ski season underwrites the tourist industry in the Snowy Mountains. The climate in the northeast region of the state, or the North Coast, bordering Queensland, is hot and humid in the summer and mild in winter. Agriculture is central to the economy of the western slopes, particularly the Riverina region and Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area in the state's south-west. Australian Encyclopaedia, Vol. A combination of a storm surge, high tide and wild surf caused ‘the largest coastal erosion we’ve seen in many years’ in Byron Bay, stripping the beach of sand. “The focus of heavy falls will be highly dependent on the location of the trough and upper trough, but is likely to be south of Fraser Island contracting to the Gold Coast by this afternoon and easing further from Tuesday,” Boekel said. [22], The western slopes and plains fill a significant portion of the state's area and have a much sparser population than areas nearer the coast. Askin's resignation in 1975 was followed by a number of short lived premierships by Liberal Party leaders. However, in the copy held by the Admiralty, he "revised the wording" to "New South Wales". The referendum was narrowly defeated and, as of 2010[update], there are no active or organised campaigns for new states in NSW. Following is a summary of current health news briefs. On the highest peaks of the Snowy Mountains, the climate can be subpolar oceanic and even alpine on the higher peaks with very cold temperatures and heavy snow. This was denounced as illegal by conservatives, and also by James Scullin's federal Labor government. [51] The Hunter Valley is the home of the world-famous Coolmore,[52] Darley and Kia-Ora Thoroughbred horse studs. [21] Forest floors have a diverse set of understory shrubs and fungi. Edmund Barton, later to become Australia's first Prime Minister, was another strong advocate for federation and a meeting held in Corowa in 1893 drafted an initial constitution. The bureau is warning there will be more showers and storms next week with those conditions continuing up until Christmas. [24], The major part of New South Wales, west of the Great Dividing Range, has an arid to semi arid climate. Sydney is home to five Arts teaching organisations, which have all produced world-famous students: The National Art School, The College of Fine Arts, the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), the Australian Film, Television & Radio School and the Conservatorium of Music (now part of the University of Sydney). 0. Surf Life Saving NSW chief executive Steve Pearce told reporters the conditions had caused “the largest coastal erosion we’ve seen in many years”. The NSW State Emergency Service has rescued four people, including a woman who was swept away when she tried to leave her car after getting caught in floodwaters. Tourism is important to the economies of coastal towns such as Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Nowra and Port Macquarie, but the region also produces seafood, beef, dairy, fruit, sugar cane and timber. Murray co-authored a piece for the Conversation last month that explained how long-term erosion at Byron’s Main Beach was largely caused by natural processes. The NSW school system comprises a kindergarten to year 12 system with primary schooling up to year 6 and secondary schooling between years 7 and 12. About 40,200 hectares of vineyards lie across the eastern region of the state, with excellent wines produced in the Hunter Valley, with the Riverina being the largest wine producer in New South Wales. Summer temperatures can be very hot, while winter nights can be quite cold in this region. Public health researchers, led by UNSW Sydney, have estimated the number of cancer cases requiring surgery globally each year, predicting the number will rise … New South Wales is divided into 128 local government areas. On Sunday, New South Wales recorded eight new local cases. New South Wales met the conditions its government had set for a yes vote. Major roads are the concern of both federal and state governments. This is also the lowest temperature recorded in the whole of Australia excluding the Antarctic Territory. In 2006, the Constitution Amendment Pledge of Loyalty Act 2006 No 6,[34] was enacted to amend the NSW Constitution Act 1902 to require Members of the New South Wales Parliament and its Ministers to take a pledge of loyalty to Australia and to the people of New South Wales instead of swearing allegiance to Elizabeth II her heirs and successors, and to revise the oaths taken by Executive Councillors. King tides, heavy rain and strong winds lash Australia's east coast – video. [citation needed] Old industries such as steel and shipbuilding have largely disappeared; although agriculture remains important, its share of the state's income is smaller than ever before. [19] Rees was subsequently replaced by Kristina Keneally in December 2009. In 1898 popular referenda on the proposed federation were held in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. New South Wales expected to announce minor restrictions on more gatherings in response to cases surge. World War II saw another surge in industrial development to meet the needs of a war economy, and also the elimination of unemployment. These institutes run courses in more than130 campuses throughout the state. The state currently has 7 sister states:[74], "NSW" redirects here. New South Wales is policed by the New South Wales Police Force, a statutory authority. The Great Dividing Range extends from Victoria in the south through New South Wales to Queensland, parallel to the narrow coastal plain. The extreme weather lashing the state’s northern coast will continue to intensify with the dangerous rainfall and strong winds to continue unabated overnight. Other universities include the University of New South Wales, Macquarie University, University of Technology, Sydney and Western Sydney University. 2008 Guide to National Parks, p. 59, NSW NPWS. Rainfall varies throughout the state. News New South Wales's social housing set to surge. The design competition was won by Jørn Utzon. The state is represented by four teams in soccer's A-League: Sydney FC (2005–06, 2009–10, 2016–17 champions), Western Sydney Wanderers (2014 Asian champions), Central Coast Mariners (2012–13 champions) and Newcastle United Jets (2007–08 A League Champions). The HSC must be completed for a student to get an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (formerly Universities Admission Index), which determines the student's rank against fellow students who completed the Higher School Certificate. There are 161 active cases in the state, most of them in the northern beaches of Sydney, and 13 emanating from a liquor store. It hosted the final of the 2003 Rugby World Cup and the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, as well as the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Australia and Uruguay, qualifying Australia for their first World Cup since 1974. Eventually the area that now forms the Australian Capital Territory was ceded by New South Wales when Canberra was selected. [11], The Bundjalung people are the original custodians of parts of the northern coastal areas.[12]. pic.twitter.com/bKYrFsKnxg. The history of New South Wales refers to the history of the Australian state of New South Wales and the area's preceding Indigenous and British colonial societies. Risland–formerly Chinese-backed Country Garden Australia—will now move forward with a 700-lot subdivision at its … As a compromise to the question on where the capital was to be located, an agreement was made that the site was to be within New South Wales but not closer than 100 miles (161 km) from Sydney, while the provisional capital would be Melbourne. Lang's second government was elected in November 1930 on a policy of repudiating New South Wales' debt to British bondholders and using the money instead to help the unemployed through public works. Sydney , its capital, is home to iconic structures such … While the numbers are rising, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian said Sunday there hasn’t been evidence of massive seeding outside the northern beaches community. A new modelling study led by UNSW predicts demand for cancer surgery will rise by 52 per cent within two decades, with low-income countries bearing the greatest burden. [25], The highest maximum temperature recorded was 49.7 °C (121 °F) at Menindee in the west of the state on 10 January 1939. Greiner resigned but was later cleared of corruption. The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services commissioner, Greg Leach, said the storms represented “a significant change in the weather pattern in Queensland”. Large areas of the state are now being replanted with eucalyptus forests. Mark Ryan, the Queensland emergency services minister, told the ABC that the impact from the weather event “will be similar to a category-one cyclone event”.