Sydney Harbor

Conversely, rainfall around Wabo averages a staggering 26 feet a year: enough to fill Sydney Harbor in about 2½ days and to provide stable electricity supply around the clock.

Tapping Into the Jungle Ross Kelly 2011

SYDNEY—Forecasts of a heavy wet season in Australia's Queensland state—the world's biggest mining hub for coking coal—are spooking markets and keeping the price of the key steelmaking ingredient above historical levels as rainwater equivalent to the entire volumes in Sydney Harbor remains trapped in pits.

Coal Miners, Steelmakers Jittery As Wet Season Starts David Fickling 2011

"Existing services need to improve but there also needs to be an increase in capacity to provide a real public transport option for commuters and a better tourist experience for visitors and for locals exploring Sydney Harbor," she said.

Wanted: Operator for Sydney Harbor Ferries David Winning 2011

Dinny McMahon for The Wall Street Journal This property, overlooking Sydney Harbor in Australia, was purchased for $32.4 million by the son of a former vice president of China.

A Home Fit for a Princeling Dinny McMahon 2011

SYDNEY—Amid the global rush to claim infrastructure assets, Australia's New South Wales state is offering private companies the right to operate the iconic Sydney Harbor ferries.

Wanted: Operator for Sydney Harbor Ferries David Winning 2011

"Sydney Harbor is an international icon, the most beautiful city in the world, and it deserves a ferry service that matches its world-class status," said state Premier Barry O'Farrell.

Wanted: Operator for Sydney Harbor Ferries David Winning 2011

Getty Images Sydney ferries took part in the annual Australia Day Ferrython in Sydney Harbor, Jan. 26, 2010.

Wanted: Operator for Sydney Harbor Ferries David Winning 2011

SYDNEY—Competition to run Sydney Harbor's iconic ferries looks fierce after 28 companies, including European transport operators and two of Australia's biggest banks, showed interest in running the services as part of a key initiative by New South Wales state to attract global investment in infrastructure.

Sydney Ferries Attract Interest David Winning 2011

Ms. Berejiklian said the success of Sydney Fast Ferries, which saw passenger numbers more than quadruple between April 2010 and March 2011, shows there is "an enormous appetite for an efficient service" within Sydney Harbor.

Wanted: Operator for Sydney Harbor Ferries David Winning 2011

Nestled high on a hill, above a towering sandstone wall and overlooking Sydney Harbor, the 100-year-old residence boasts some of the best views in the Emerald City.

A Home Fit for a Princeling Dinny McMahon 2011