New South Wales is one of Australia 's states, and has established several state symbols and emblems. [1] Launched on 4 May 2000 as the state tartan.

NSW has its own state flower, animal, bird, fish and gemstone. The Kookaburra (Dacelo gigas) is the bird emblem of NSW. This great brown kingfisher is sometimes called a 'laughing jackass' because of its distinctive territorial laughing call. Meat eaters, they hunt snakes, lizards, fish and insects and live at forest edges, in clearings.

The New South Wales state flag has a blue background and consists of 2 elements; the Union Jack in the upper left corner and the badge of New South Wales on the right side. The first badge of the colony of New South Wales, authorised in 1869, was simply the red cross of St George on a silver (white) field.

New South Wales and the other states and territories each have their own distinctive flag. The purpose of this booklet is to explain some of the history of the New South Wales flag and Coat of Arms.

Flags and flag like objects have been in use since the dawn of civilisation. They have been a source of pride and joy and a rallying point leading to acts of great courage and sacrifice. A nation's flag is an emblem which represents its people, its history and its ideals. There are other flags besides national ones.

This is a list of the symbols of the states and territories of Australia. Each state and territory has a unique set of official symbols, as well as the national symbols of Australia.

The coat of arms of New South Wales is the official coat of arms of the Australian state of New South Wales. It was granted by royal warrant of King Edward VII dated 11 October 1906.

New South Wales has its own distinctive flag as well as its own coat of arms, crest, state flower, animal, bird and fish. The New South Wales State Flag has been in use since 1876. It includes the Union Jack and the NSW badge.

The Australian Symbols booklet is an educational resource and a source of general information which presents the official symbols and emblems of the Commonwealth, state and territories of Australia.

Motto of New South Wales. Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites-"Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine" State symbols of New South Wales 👇