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Bollywood Superstar to take Sydney by storm

31 July 2013

NSW Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Barry O'Farrell today announced NSW has secured Bollywood legend Shahrukh Khan to visit Sydney in October as part of the fourth annual Parramasala Festival in Parramatta.

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Cricket’s World Cup coming to NSW in 2015

30 July 2013

Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley, today announced the NSW Government had successfully reached an agreement with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Local Organising Committee which will provide NSW fans with many opportunities to see the world's best cricketers in action.

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Minister congratulates Helpmann Award winners

30 July 2013

NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, has congratulated the winners of the 2013 Helpmann Awards held tonight at the Sydney Opera House.

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Sydney and NSW promoted at US Open Of Surfing

26 July 2013

Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner today announced that Sydney and NSW's incredible beaches, surf breaks, surf culture and unique coastal lifestyle have been in the spotlight in the United States this week as New South Wales promotes the 2014 Hurley Australian Open of Surfing (AOS) during the US Open of Surfing (USOS) on Huntington Beach, California.

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Minister congratulates winners of the Tourism Accommodation Australia Awards

25 July 2013

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today congratulated the winners of the Tourism Accommodation Australia (NSW) Awards for Excellence 2013, which were announced last night at a black tie ceremony at The Westin, Sydney.

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Sydney FC to showcase our Harbour City in Japan

24 July 2013

Destination NSW CEO, Sandra Chipchase, said Sydney FC's match in Japan tonight will be a positive boost for Japanese tourism in NSW.

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Exclusive international exhibitions headline Sydney Art Series 2013-2014

23 July 2013

Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, today announced two new exhibitions exclusive to Sydney.

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Record breaking winter of major events in Sydney

22 July 2013

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell and Minister for Tourism and Major Events George Souris said a record-breaking winter of major events has delivered a boost of over $100 million to the state economy.

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Manchester United touch down in Sydney

15 July 2013

NSW Acting Premier Andrew Stoner today welcomed the arrival of English Premiership League side Manchester United to Sydney.

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Lions give Sydney its biggest week since the Olympics

11 July 2013

The British & Irish Lions may have won the battle on the field, but the real winner from the tour has been the NSW tourism industry according to Tourism and Major Events Minister, George Souris.

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