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Newcastle Surfest 2026

9 to 15 March 2026

Newcastle Surfest 2026 is the largest surfing festival in the southern hemisphere.

More than 800 male and female competitors from across the globe will compete across 9 events throughout May and June, culminating with the final event of the 2025-26 World Surf League, Challenger Series.

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Ministerial media release

Savour the state’s best: sneak peak into Vivid Sydney's most highly anticipated food program yet

This year’s Vivid Sydney food program is anticipated to be its biggest yet, showcasing an expanded lineup that celebrates the very best of NSW produce, growers and culinary talent.
Ministerial media release

Over 100 short-term closure orders issued to illegal tobacconists as tobacco excise increases tomorrow

NSW Health Inspectors have now issued 105 short-term closure orders since new laws strengthening tobacco and vaping control efforts came into effect in November 2025.
Ministerial media release

Speeding up the planning system to get shovels in the ground sooner

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to slash red tape and speed up assessment times with the second proclamation that enacts reforms introduced through the NSW Planning Systems Reform Act 2025 enabling fast-tracked pathways that could halve assessment times.
Ministerial media release

Every public school student now has access to high potential and gifted education as Inspire program rolls out

Every public-school student in NSW can now access opportunities to pursue their talents and potential at their local school, with the ground-breaking Inspire program rolling out as part of the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to put high potential and gifted education (HPGE) offerings in every public school.
Ministerial media release

Major Wybong Road upgrade to deliver safer, more resilient link for Upper Hunter

Upper Hunter motorists are set to benefit from safer, stronger and more reliable journeys, with work about to begin on a major $6.3 million upgrade to Wybong Road near Sandy Hollow.

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