26 January 1788: A convict settlement is establish at Sydney Cove.

This was a purported yet non-existent landmass said to have plentiful gold, which had appeared on European maps since the 15th century ... In due course, this led to the First Fleet landing at Botany ...

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A popular swimming and recreational spot has been tested for contamination after residents raise alarm about a potential deadly hazard. “No swimming, fishing” signs erected at Botany Bay’s ...

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has completed a surface water sampling in Botany Bay, including Tower Beach, Kyeemagh, adjacent to Sydney Airport, in response to concerns about ...