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

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 have received a $5.4 million funding boost after the Minns Labor Government announced recipients in the 2024/25 Surf Club Facility Program.

The countdown has begun for the inaugural NRLW Magic Round with the Hunter hosting the first event thanks to a three-year partnership between the NSW Government and the NRL.

NSW has recorded its highest-ever visitor expenditure, with domestic and international travellers spending $53.2 billion across the state—up 3.6 per cent year on year—according to new data from Tourism Research Australia for the year ending December 2024.

The Biennale of Sydney, one of the world’s leading international contemporary art events, will return to White Bay Power Station for its milestone 25 th edition from 14 March – 14 June 2026. 

The fight to bring back Sydney’s nightlife will enter a new chapter with Burwood and Fairfield committing to establish NSW’s next Special Entertainment Precincts (SEP).

Some of NSW‘s greatest sporting heroes and events have been recognised as part of 16 new blue plaques, spotlighting remarkable stories that have shaped our state’s rich history.

The NSW visitor economy triumphed at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, with eight NSW businesses recognised across nine categories—including Balloon Aloft Australia, which took home double Gold.

A new generation of harness drivers will be able to learn their craft with the official opening of a new multi-million-dollar training centre at Bathurst Harness Racing Club.

Maud Page has been appointed the tenth Director of the Art Gallery of NSW, ushering in a new era of leadership for the 154-year-old institution.