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Centennial Parklands a world leader

29 January 2013

Environment Minister Robyn Parker today congratulated Centennial Parklands for once again being recognised as one of the world's leading public parklands.

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More people than ever enjoying our botanic gardens and national parks

29 January 2013

Online campsite bookings, the expansion of a dynamic new website and the abolition of entry fees to Western Sydney botanic gardens, have resulted in more people than ever now enjoying the scenic beauty of the State's national parks and botanic gardens.

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Hi-octane program announced for Top Gear Festival

25 January 2013

Minister for Roads and Ports, Duncan Gay today joined local Top Gear television host Shane Jacobson, The Stig, and leading Australian motor racing identities for the announcement of Top Gear Festival Sydney's 2013 official program.

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Sydney Opera House and Etihad Airways partnership

21 January 2013

Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, has today announced a three-year, multi-million dollar partnership between Sydney Opera House, and Etihad Airways.

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Start of the 41st Tamworth Country Music Festival

18 January 2013

Acting NSW Premier Andrew Stoner will tonight officially mark the start of the 41st Tamworth Country Music Festival.

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Hunter Valley named one of world’s top wine destinations

17 January 2013

The Hunter Valley has been named one of the world's top-ten best wine travel destinations by an international magazine considered the bible of wine lovers.

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Tamworth Country Music Festival

17 January 2013

Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, is encouraging music lovers and tourists to head to Tamworth to experience and enjoy the 41st Tamworth Country Music Festival, beginning this Friday, 18 January.

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Oscar winner Nicole Kidman films in regional NSW

12 January 2013

Acting Premier Andrew Stoner today announced that Sydney's own Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman will film her global television commercial for Swisse Wellness in her home state of New South Wales.

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Ellen DeGeneres comes to Sydney

11 January 2013

US TV star Ellen DeGeneres will visit Sydney in March 2013 to film segments for the top rating Ellen DeGeneres Show, Acting Premier Andrew Stoner said today.

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New South Wales: Revitalised and open for business

11 January 2013

Destination NSW CEO, Sandra Chipchase, today announced that New South Wales has the plan, the people and the passion to lead the tourism and major events sectors in Australia.

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