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Find out what is happening in NSW, including NSW Government news, announcements and events.

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NSW Seniors Festival

The festival celebrates the role and contributions of older adults to our local communities. It's the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere, with over 500,000 people attending each year.

The NSW Seniors Festival will run from 3-16 March 2025. The theme of the festival is Time to shine!

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Events in NSW

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What's on in regional NSW

Latest news

Ministerial media release
12 March 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred grant applications now open

Applications for Personal Hardship Assistance Grants are now open, helping cover out-of-pocket expenses incurred following the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred across northern NSW.
Ministerial media release
13 March 2025

Historic Cooma Gaol listed on the NSW State Heritage Register

Cooma Gaol’s challenging history as the only known prison in the world specifically used to incarcerate gay men, transwomen, and non-binary people, has been formally recognised with its listing on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Ministerial media release
13 March 2025

First $15 million to support new jobs and investment projects in NSW Southern Basin communities

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to support regional NSW with $15 million now available for communities in the Southern Basin affected by the Federal Government’s water buybacks to develop new job and investment projects.
Ministerial media release
13 March 2025

Cultural diversity in NSW celebrated at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner

A champion for culturally diverse arts, a passionate advocate for women in refugee communities and a multicultural sports innovator are some of the people recognised at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner last night.
Ministerial media release
13 March 2025

Sports fans get a season pass for free travel to CommBank Stadium

Footy fans travelling to CommBank Stadium for the NRL this weekend can travel for free on public transport, with the cost travel included in all match-day tickets this year. 

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Cost of living

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Grants and funding

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