Still time for NSW tourism operators to access $7.2m in new funding
26 June 2013Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, is urging tourism operators throughout NSW to take full advantage of the $7.2 million available during the first round of the new funding program before applications close this Friday (28 June).
Read more about Still time for NSW tourism operators to access $7.2m in new fundingWinner of NSW Chief Funster and Best Job in the World announced
21 June 2013Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase today announced the winner of the NSW Best Job in the World - the Chief Funster. Andrew Smith from Orange County, California, USA has been revealed as the lucky winner of the role, which will see him relocate to Sydney for six-months working for Destination NSW, as a social media commentator and an ambassador for youth travel to the State.
Read more about Winner of NSW Chief Funster and Best Job in the World announcedA boost for regional tourism and events
21 June 2013Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced the O'Farrell/Stoner Government will invest almost $20 million in regional tourism and events as part of the 2013-2014 State Budget.
Read more about A boost for regional tourism and eventsNSW to host 2014 Australian University Games
20 June 2013NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris and Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley, today announced that NSW has secured the Australian University Games, with Sydney to host to the 2014 competition.
Read more about NSW to host 2014 Australian University GamesMinisters congratulate victorious Socceroos
19 June 2013Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris and Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley, have joined the rest of Australia in congratulating the Socceroos on their magnificent victory against Iraq and managing to win their way to the World Cup Finals in Brazil next year.
Read more about Ministers congratulate victorious SocceroosA NSW budget for growth in tourism and major events
18 June 2013Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced a 2013-14 Budget of $130 million, dedicated to growing the tourism, major events and business events in order to help boost the State's economy.
Read more about A NSW budget for growth in tourism and major eventsCahill Expressway renamed “Tim Cahill” expressway ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Sydney
17 June 2013NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell today announced the Cahill Expressway in Sydney will be renamed the 'Tim Cahill Expressway' ahead of the Socceroos' FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Iraq at ANZ Stadium tomorrow night.
Read more about Cahill Expressway renamed “Tim Cahill” expressway ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifier in SydneyVivid Sydney draws record crowds
17 June 2013NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade & Investment Andrew Stoner today announced Vivid Sydney 2013 an unprecedented success, with preliminary estimates showing record attendance of more than 800,000 people across the 18-day event.
Read more about Vivid Sydney draws record crowdsNSW Government hits a home run: Sydney wins Major League Baseball Season Opener
13 June 2013Sydney has won the right to host the Opening Series of Major League Baseball in 2014 - the first time such a match will be held in Australia and only the sixth time it's been held outside the United States, NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell and Minister for Sport Graham Annesley announced today.
Read more about NSW Government hits a home run: Sydney wins Major League Baseball Season OpenerThe NSW Best Job in the World – Chief Funster finalists touch down in Sydney
13 June 2013The Top Three finalists in the running for the Best Job in the World - the NSW Chief Funster - have touched down in Sydney to commence the final stage of the selection process.
Read more about The NSW Best Job in the World – Chief Funster finalists touch down in Sydney