Kings Cross, New South Wales

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Kings Cross is an inner-eastern locality of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia that sits within the suburb of Potts Point. It is located approximately 2 kilometres east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Sydney and is bounded by Elizabeth Bay and Rushcutters Bay to the east and Darlinghurst to the south. Colloquially known as The Cross, the area was once known for its music halls and grand theatres. It was rapidly transformed after World War II by the influx of troops returning and visiting from the nearby Garden Island naval base. It became known as Sydney's night entertainment and red-light district, earning the nickname "Sin City"; however, many nightclubs, bars and adult entertainment venues closed due to the Sydney lockout laws. Today, it is a mixed locality offering services such as a railway station, gyms, supermarkets and bakeries as well as entertainment venues including bars, restaurants, nightclubs, brothels and strip clubs.

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