Ministerial media releases for the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
Browse ministerial media releases, news and announcements for Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport.
Committing to our calendar of crowd favourite events
Fourteen iconic events from Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras to the TCS Sydney Marathon and Tamworth’s Country Music Festival, will benefit from less red tape in recognition of their importance to our state’s identity.
New fund to turbocharge take-off for Western Sydney Airport
A new government fund will put Sydney’s second international airport on course for a successful opening by accelerating aviation capacity from day one, boosting the NSW visitor economy and creating more choice for NSW travellers.
Sports fans get a season pass for free travel to CommBank Stadium
Footy fans travelling to CommBank Stadium for the NRL this weekend can travel for free on public transport, with the cost travel included in all match-day tickets this year.
Critical funding locked in to deliver Para-Sport Unit at NSWIS
The Minns Labor government is today announcing $2.305 million investment towards the formation of the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) Para Unit.
Rolling out the red carpet for 23 Film Festivals across NSW
The NSW Government is rolling out the red carpet for film lovers across the state as twenty-three community film festivals benefit from the Community Film Festival Opening Night Fund.
Shannon Durrant appointed to Harness Racing NSW Board
Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris has announced the appointment of Shannon Durrant to the Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) Board.
New Learn to swim program to deliver real results
The Minns Labor Government today announced 15 learn to swim providers had been appointed to deliver its new State-wide learn to swim program.
Extended trading gives Mardi Gras revellers more time to celebrate
More pubs, clubs, bars and now restaurants in NSW will reap the benefits of later trading during this year’s Mardi Gras celebrations thanks to special event extended trading hours and the Minns Labor Government’s Vibrancy Reforms.
Housing Delivery Authority fast tracks 6,400 new homes
The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has declared eleven housing proposals State Significant Development (SSD) creating capacity for 6,400 new well-located homes, following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
NSW Government partners with NRL and PCYC to keep kids on the right track
The Minns Labor Government is continuing work to build better regional communities and address concerning rates of regional youth crime with a new partnership with the National Rugby League and PCYC to help keep kids on the right track.