Archived Media Releases

2017 Flagship Event Fund now open for Regional NSW Events

19 September 2016

Regional NSW event organisers are encouraged to apply for grants under the NSW Government’s 2017 Flagship Event Fund, with expressions of interest open from today.

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Running Festival to be shown live on Chinese TV

16 September 2016

Sydney’s iconic landmarks will be showcased live on Chinese television next weekend, with the Sydney Running Festival securing a partnership with free-to-air giant Central Chinese Television (CCTV).

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Sydney named best cruise destination by Cruise Critic

16 September 2016

Sydney has been named the best cruise destination in Australia and New Zealand in the first ever Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards.

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Love Every Second of Sydney and NSW this Summer

16 September 2016

Sydney’s world-class food and wine scene, glorious beaches, shopping precincts and the NSW jam-packed events calendar, will be showcased to over 4.2 million people when the Love Every Second of Sydney & NSW in Summer magazine is distributed in major newspapers across Australia and New Zealand this weekend.

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Onwards and upwards for NSW domestic tourism

14 September 2016

NSW continues to attract more overnight domestic visitors than any other state in Australia, according to the National Visitor Survey released today.

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NSW to partner with Hainan Airlines to attract more Chinese visitors to the state

13 September 2016

Hainan Airlines’ latest service to Sydney touched down today, marking a promotional partnership with the NSW Government for twice-weekly services from Changsha and Xi’an expected to bring an additional 52,000 seats to NSW per year.

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NSW Pro Surf Series returns to Avoca

12 September 2016

Top-class surfing is set to return to Avoca Beach in 2017 following the success of the Komunity Project Central Coast Pro earlier this year.

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Sydney to host world premiere of Muriel’s Wedding The Musical

9 September 2016

One of the most loved Australian films of all time Muriel’s Wedding, will make its world premiere in an exciting new musical adaptation in Sydney next year, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres announced today.

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Vivid Sydney injects $110 million into NSW economy

9 September 2016

Figures released today confirm that Vivid Sydney 2016 injected a phenomenal $110 million of visitor spend into the State’s economy according to Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres.

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Leading Australian media preview the Orange Wine Festival

9 September 2016

The distinct cool climate wines and local produce of the Orange region will be showcased to audiences around Australia when six leading domestic journalists and bloggers travel to the region to preview the 2016 Orange Wine Festival.

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