Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
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Man pleads guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol at pro-Palestinian rally
• Oct. 24, 2024, 12:31 AM ET (AP)
Children greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla outside a Sydney church
• Oct. 19, 2024, 10:40 PM ET (AP)
King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchy
• Oct. 18, 2024, 9:13 AM ET (AP)
Australia's prime minister is criticized for buying a waterfront home during a housing crisis
• Oct. 16, 2024, 4:33 AM ET (AP)
Sydney, city, capital of the state of New South Wales, Australia. Located on Australia’s southeastern coast, Sydney is the country’s largest city and, with its magnificent harbour and strategic position, is one of the most important ports in the South Pacific. In the early 19th century, when it was still a small convict settlement and the first settlers had barely penetrated the interior, it had already established trade with the Pacific Islands, India, China, South Africa, and the Americas. The first sight of Sydney, whether from the sea or the air, is always spectacular. Built on low hills surrounding a ...(100 of 3359 words)