Sydney
Capital of New South Wales and a centre for Australian broadcasting and media production.
Incorporated as a city in 1842, Sydney is the capital of New South Wales. The wider metropolis extends across many council areas beyond the City of Sydney municipality.
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Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, Australia. The metropolitan area encompasses numerous local councils, while the City of Sydney governs the centre and neighbouring suburbs. The distinction matters when identifying public services or institutions: a place can be in Sydney without falling within that council's boundary. The City of Sydney identifies the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of its local area. [City of Sydney's geographic guide](https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/when-in-Sydney-things-every-visitor-should-know).
Sydney was incorporated as a city in 1842. Its council's boundaries and responsibilities have changed as the urban area has developed. The wider city combines residential neighbourhoods with government, business and cultural institutions. Broadcasting is part of that activity: the Australian Broadcasting Corporation maintains its Ultimo production centre here. Public transport across the metropolis includes trains, metro, light rail, buses and ferries. [Council's history](https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/history/history-city-Sydney-council).
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