New South Wales (NSW) Area of State is 800,642 km²,  (The First State) – unofficial name Capital - Sydney Population of NSW is 6,774,200 For resident population in NSW towns and suburbs and median age – see statistic.   NSW Regions: 1. New England (Tablelands),  - Southern, Central 2. Blue Mountains , 3. Hunter Valley , 4. Snowy Mountains , 5. South Coast , - Eurobodalla Coast , Illawarra , Shoalhaven , Sapphire Coast 6. Sydney , 7. Central Coast , 8. Lower North Coast, 9. Mid North Coast, 10. Far North Coast, 11. South West, 12. Central West, 13. North West 14. Outback.   Caves Beach, NSW   Parlament of NSW consist of   The Legislative Council (42 Members )  is the Upper House (state Senate) and NSW Legislative Assembly(93 elected Members) - the Lower House or the Seat of Government. Premier: The Hon. Morris IEMMA, BEc, LLB MP Governor of NSW: Professor Marie Bashir AC Premier and Ministers – Government of NSW Directory with photos Current Members of Parliament by electorate – All Electorates and Members Contact Details    NSW State Emblems: Floral: the Waratah (Flower - (Telopea speciosissima) , Animal:  Platypus  - Vtákopysk Faunal:  Kookaburra  (bird) - patrí do rodu rybárikov, ale vydávava neskutočné zvuky pripomínajúce smiech. Marine:  Blue Groper  ( fish)   Platypus   NSW Unemployment Rate: 5.3% (2005) NSW Average Weekly Earnings for Employees: $1152 (2008) For extensive information about NSW community, health, crime, economy, housing etc. see statistic   Usefull phone numbers: Bushfire Information: 1800 679 737 Road Closures: 132 701 State Disaster Recovery Centre: 02 8855 5111 or 1800 018 444   Sydney Casino   Quick practical links: Information about licences, and regulations that you might need in order to run a business in NSW -  http://blis.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/   Australian Copyright Council, - Design registration, Patents, Trade marks and other intellectual properties. Guide to Employment in the NSW including antidiscrimination information, Unfair dismissals, Your legal rights, Maternity at Work, Long service leave, Awards and Enterprise Agreements and Complaint procedures in case of discrimination and harassment –  HREOC home page . Check your pay  Wage Estimator or Awards Online  Annual Leave Calculator Long Service Leave Calculator – In NSW all employees who have been employed a minimum of 5 years may have some entitlement to Long Service Leave. There is no entitlement to long service leave for an employee who has completed less than 10 years service with an employer. However you may be entitled long service leave. …. See also Long Service Leave information  Small Business Assistance Programs Land Tax Calculator – for NSW Information and resources for Dog and Cat owners. Dogs and cats registration in NSW and forms     Budova Opery   Tourism: Bicycle maps  - Sydney metropolitan bicycle maps   The Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW Incorporated – organisation for non-commercial bushwalking and associated outdoor recreation activities Golf Course Guide – – golf information, travel, equipment, golf properties etc. Tourism New South Wales     Darling Harbour