Ministerial media releases for the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Powerhouse Museum Ultimo has had its heritage listing broadened, guaranteeing that the much-loved site will remain a museum of applied arts and sciences into the future. The 145-year-old institution and its collection has evolved from its inception in 1879 in the Garden Palace inside the Botanic Gardens, to the Agricultural Hall in the Domain, the Technological Museum in Harris Street and the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences housed in the former Ultimo Power House.

Sydney’s bid to become the world’s seventh Marathon Major host city could boost the NSW visitor economy by up to $300 million over a decade, according to projections.

Turkish Airlines will begin four direct flights a week between Istanbul and Sydney from December 5, with support from the NSW Government’s Aviation Attraction Fund.

From anime to celebrations of multicultural groups or science fiction flicker fests – film aficionados and local film festivals organisers across the state are set to benefit from a new funding program that supports opening nights.

Sixteen local councils across Sydney and NSW are being supported to develop ways to make it cheaper, faster and easier to host free-entry street parties, pop-up activations, festivals or markets that benefit community life.

Outdated conditions that force patrons to be seated while drinking outside a licenced premises will be removed as part of the Minns Labor Government’s crusade to strip back useless red tape and rebuild nightlife and vibrancy across the state.

The spotlight is on Australia’s regional music ecosystem with NSW confirming it will host the 2025 Regional and Remote Music Summit.

The Minns Labor Government is putting a spotlight on 12 of the state’s best food and drink manufacturers at this year’s Fine Food Australia 2024 tradeshow.

After four successful pilots across Sydney, the internationally recognised Purple Flag program will now be rolled out state-wide.

Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris is appointing experienced mediator and investigator The Hon. Lea Drake as an Acting Commissioner of the NSW Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC) to lead an inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW).