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Why have the boundaries of the City of Sydney changed several times?
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The boundaries of the City of Sydney have been altered multiple times primarily due to historical and political factors.1
These adjustments have included both expansions and reductions in the city's size. For instance, the boundaries were reduced in 1968 and 1989. More recently, the city's area increased in 2004 when the neighboring City of South Sydney was merged into the City of Sydney.1
These changes occur within a complex system of local government in New South Wales, where the state government delegates various responsibilities to over 40 local government areas while retaining direct control over significant infrastructure and services.1