I believe I can say this next bit because it's highly unlikely that any New South Walesians are every going to read this (LOL). Or if they do, I can hide behind the element of truth that runs through my comments.
New South Wales is nothing if not historic. The entire state prides itself on its sense of history, its ability to uphold its level of commitment to maintaining historical sites in the manner to which, well to which history has relegated them.
And tradition is also important to New South Walesians. Aah yes, tradition. That ability to continue to celebrate and yada yada re tradition. Here's the Wiki definition of "tradition":
A tradition is a ritual, belief or object passed down within a society, still maintained in the present, with origins in the past.
So, we agree that New South Wales is steeped in history and tradition. Even forty years ago I was made aware of this particular piece of history and tradition, and was intrigued to see how diligently the people, the government of this state work to keeping the standards high.
Historically, NSW has had the worst roads in Australia. The state upholds the tradition of keeping their roads in such a state that they still, and possibly always will, have the worst roads in Australia.
Well done New South Wales. Keep it up. If you want a great example of the quality of your roads, drive through Tamworth onto the main road going to Manilla. It has to be one of the most singularly successful attempts at anything, and one dedicated to keeping your state unbelievably untravellable in any style of comfort, unless traveling by air, or perhaps horse on a dirt track, which would be better.
