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.
Minns Labor Government continues to build women’s football legacy
The Minns Labor Government today announced a $400,000 investment in women’s football as a benefit of NSW hosting of 11 games at next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.
Construction begins on new West Ryde Multi-Sports Facility
The rapidly growing Ryde area is set to benefit from a huge new local multi-sports facility being delivered by the Minns Labor Government, with construction now underway on the site.
Port Stephens to take line honours as global sailing destination
The Minns Labor Government is charting the course for Port Stephens to become a global sailing destination when Newcastle Airport’s upgraded international terminal opens in August 2025.
Revealed: the music festivals that received a financial lifeline
The NSW Government has stepped in to help five music festivals avoid the fate suffered by many others forced to fold since the pandemic.
Loving the nightlife as Byron Bay becomes first entertainment precinct outside Sydney
The iconic North Coast town of Byron Bay will become the first regional area to establish a trial Special Entertainment Precinct to promote and preserve its nightlife.
Wanderer Festival set to return as jewel of the Sapphire Coast
The NSW Sapphire Coast will once again provide a stunning backdrop for one of the country’s most distinctive cultural celebrations, as the Minns Labor Government investment has ensured the return of the Wanderer Festival at Pambula Beach over the October long weekend, 4-5 October 2025.
New Campaign positions Sydney as ‘coolcation’ capital
Sydney is leaning into the global ‘coolcation’ movement with a new campaign that positions the Harbour City as a must-visit winter destination – vibrant, active and distinctly world-class.
Off and Skating: Historic Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink to reopen better than ever
The reopening of the iconic Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink is off and skating following approval of the Development Application (DA) to restore the historic venue.
NSW Government and Paralympics Australia support inclusive sports program
The Minns Labor Government has announced a $250,000 funding boost for NSW school students that aims to increase the number of Australian Para-athletes in the lead up to Brisbane 2032 and challenge stereotypes about people living with disability.
NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs catch a winning break
NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs have received a $5.4 million funding boost after the Minns Labor Government announced recipients in the 2024/25 Surf Club Facility Program.
