Carmen to be performed on Sydney Harbour
26 September 2012Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris last night launched the upcoming production of Handa Opera on the Harbour, the world-acclaimed Carmen, which opens on March 22, 2013, for an exclusive three-week season.
Read more about Carmen to be performed on Sydney HarbourBigger and brighter Parramasala
26 September 2012The third annual Parramasala - Australian Festival of South Asian Arts will transform Parramatta with contemporary music, dance, comedy, theatre, film, traditional cuisine and free outdoor entertainment from 8 - 11 November 2012.
Read more about Bigger and brighter ParramasalaNSW Government congratulates 12th Annual Helpmann Award Winners
26 September 2012NSW Minster for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, has congratulated the winners of the 12th Annual Helpmann Awards, the pinnacle event for Australia's live performance industry held last night at the Sydney Opera House.
Read more about NSW Government congratulates 12th Annual Helpmann Award WinnersSydney and Newcastle win international awards
21 September 2012Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced that both Sydney and Newcastle have been selected as 2012 World Festival and Event Cities by the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA).
Read more about Sydney and Newcastle win international awardsSydney to host World Youth Student Travel Conference
20 September 2012Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced that Sydney will host the World Youth Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in 2013.
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20 September 2012The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will return to Sydney from 26-30 April 2013 and we are encouraging NSW industry representatives to register their interest in participating in the NSW Familiarisation Program.
Read more about ATE 2013 familiarisation opportunitiesGlebe Island to be interim exhibition site
18 September 2012An interim facility will be built on Glebe Island to temporarily host exhibitions during construction of Australia's largest convention, exhibition and entertainment facilities at Darling Harbour from December 2013 to late 2016.
Read more about Glebe Island to be interim exhibition siteQantas’ faith in regional NSW will boost tourism
13 September 2012Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, has welcomed the announcement by Qantas that it intends to increase capacity on regional NSW routes through its QantasLink service.
Read more about Qantas’ faith in regional NSW will boost tourismPriscilla finds new home in Broken Hill
13 September 2012Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced that the most famous bus on earth, known as 'Priscilla', is going to its spiritual home - Broken Hill - with the support of the NSW Government.
Read more about Priscilla finds new home in Broken HillBrits vote Sydney their favourite overseas city
12 September 2012Sydney was voted the World's Favourite Overseas City in the 15th Annual Conde Nast Traveller, UK Reader's Choice Awards held in London.
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