John Olsen, Artist

Born in Newcastle in 1928, John Olsen is now considered one of Australia's most influential abstract painters. With a desire to depict the experience of the Australian 'landscape' in a new and contemplative way, his signature style of dots ... continue

Download data

About NSW has gathered data from a variety of cultural and government organisations. Over time ... continue

How to use the Census Explorer

Firstly, a little background information. The Census Explorer is based on the demographic data that ... continue

Bermagui

The coastal town of Bermagui on the far south coast of New South Wales was ... continue

Developing a currency for New South Wales

Early currency in New South Wales was somewhat troubled and unstable, with its beginnings in ... continue

Bourke

Bourke was first discovered by explorer Charles Sturt in 1828, with Sturt naming the river ... continue

Mosman

The area now known as Mosman was traditionally the area of the Borogegal Tribe, and ... continue

Wallaby

Wallabies are part of a small group of mammals called Macropods. Sharing many simlilar characteristics ... continue

Thylacine

Characterised by their distinctive black 'tiger' stripes running the width of the body, the slender ... continue