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NSW secures deal with Air New Zealand

28 September 2017

The NSW Government has struck a new, two-year deal with New Zealand’s national carrier to continue to drive additional tourism growth to Sydney and rural and regional NSW.

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2017 Minister’s Student Achiever Award Winners

27 September 2017

The State’s next generation of world-class tourism professionals were honoured today in a special ceremony at NSW Parliament House to mark the 2017 Minister’s Student Achiever Awards.

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NSW Pro Surf Series returns to Tweed Coast

25 September 2017

Top-class surfing will return to the Tweed Coast, with the Telstra Stores Tweed Coast Pro coming back to Cabarita Beach in 2018.

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Howzat! Summer of cricket set for Sydney

20 September 2017

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall has today announced a two-year partnership between the NSW Government and Cricket Australia to promote key Australian Men’s and Women’s internationals played in NSW.

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Aussies love to holiday in NSW more than ever

20 September 2017

NSW has achieved its highest annual growth in the last five years for domestic visitors, nights and expenditure, according to new figures released today by Tourism Research Australia.

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Sydney, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie Awarded World Festival and Events Cities

15 September 2017

New South Wales has once again been recognised as the home of major events with Sydney, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie all bestowed the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) 2017 World Festival and Event City Award.

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Reigning Men Exhibition exclusive to Powerhouse Museum Sydney

15 September 2017

An exhibition from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), featuring some of the world’s most iconic menswear designers will open exclusively in Australia at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum next year.

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Chinese ultra-marathon champion set to run in Blackmores Sydney Marathon

15 September 2017

Ultra-marathon champion Chen Pen Bin has been announced as the first Chinese ambassador for the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival to promote the event and encourage visitation to NSW.

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NSW officially declared Australia’s best event state

14 September 2017

NSW has been named Australia’s premier destination for major events, last night receiving the award for Best Event State at the Australian Event Awards, held at the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

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Matildas set for blockbuster series

12 September 2017

The Westfield Matildas have assembled in Western Sydney today as they prepare to face Brazil in front of the biggest home crowd the Australian women’s football team has played in front of since the Sydney Olympics.

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