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Indian Tourist Boom Bound for NSW

15 March 2018

Sydney and regional NSW are set for an influx of Indian visitors thanks to the NSW Government’s 2018 Focus On India workshop which aims to encourage more Indian travellers to book a trip to Australia’s premier tourism and events State.

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Three magical art experiences enchanting Sydney this Autumn

8 March 2018

With unicorns, crystal balls, and snow falling on Sydney Harbour, there is no denying that the Harbour City will be nothing short of magical this Autumn with a captivating line-up of extraordinary events.

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Sydney International Art Series exhibitions unveiled

5 March 2018

An exhibition of European modern masters including Matisse, Picasso, Kandinsky and Cézanne will be presented alongside a major retrospective of internationally renowned South African photographer David Goldblatt when the Sydney International Art Series returns for its 2018-2019 season.

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NSW announces first regional partnership with Meeting and Events Australia

22 February 2018

The NSW Government has today announced a partnership with Australia’s peak industry body for business events, Meetings and Events Australia (MEA), to support aspiring event managers living in rural and regional NSW get a head start in their careers.

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World’s best set to tee off in Bonville

21 February 2018

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro, and the Member for Coffs Harbour Andrew Fraser, today welcomed some of the world’s best female golfers to Coffs Harbour, for the inaugural Australian Ladies Classic – Bonville.

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Event funding open for rural and regional NSW

20 February 2018

Organisers of new and second-year events held between July and December 2018 are being encouraged to apply for the NSW Government’s 2018 Incubator Event Fund, which supports events held in rural and regional NSW.

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Regional NSW to shine at Australia’s largest meetings and events’ exhibition

19 February 2018

More than 4,000 event suppliers and planners will be enticed by regional NSW’s conferencing destinations, meeting facilities and suppliers when they attend Australia’s leading business events exhibition this week.

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Top surfers home for NSW summer of surfing

15 February 2018

Three of the State’s best male surfers are home for a month of blockbuster surfing in NSW.

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A different kind of sunrise on the Snowy Mountains

8 February 2018

The stunning natural attractions and tourism experiences of the Snowy Mountains will be beamed into hundreds of thousands of households across Australia on Sunday when Weekend Sunrise weather is broadcast live from the Snowy Mountains.

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Palm Beach to star in new Australian Film

7 February 2018

Sydney’s picturesque Palm Beach will be the setting for a new feature film to be directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Rachel Ward.

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