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.
Experienced investigator to lead inquiry into GRNSW
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).
World-leading EduTECH Congress and Expo returns to Sydney
The latest technology and trends shaping the future of the EdTech sector will be on show in Sydney next year when one of the world’s largest education events returns to NSW.
School holiday fun need not break the bank
It’s the dream of every parent and carer: school holidays packed with fun and learning for the kids without the pay packet-busting price tag.
Sixty-six events given the chance to become next Deni Ute Muster
Sixty-six regional communities across NSW have been awarded funding from a program that supported the emergence of the Deni Ute Muster and the Parkes Elvis Festival.
New harm minimisation measures for pubs and clubs with gaming machines come into effect
Pubs and clubs with gaming machines are now required to comply with important new measures intended to embed a culture of harm minimisation in venues to support people at risk of gambling harm.
Era of serial noise complaints shutting down venues is over
A new era for music fans, artists, venues and neighbours will begin from tomorrow, 1 July 2024.
Communities reclaim their streets for 130 events across NSW
Local streets are becoming the stage for community life across the state, with 130 towns and suburbs hosting free festivals, markets, food, live music, arts and cultural events.
Budget invests $10m to minimise gambling harm
The NSW Government has underlined its commitment to gambling harm minimisation measures with a $10 million boost for the Responsible Gambling Fund.
Creative Communities, Tourism and Night-life Boost
The arts and night-time economy will get a boost in the 2024-25 NSW Budget with $1.66 billion allocated to support free museum entry, events and festivals, and a wide range of arts and cultural institutions, ensuring NSW remains an attractive and lively place.
Fee-Free Training to deliver almost 40,000 new apprentices and trainees
The Minns Labor Government will invest $16.3 million to continue fee-free training for apprentices and trainees across the state, which will fund more than 20,000 new apprentices and 19,000 trainees.