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Stay water safe, wherever you are in NSW. Learn how to protect yourself and others at the beach, national parks, inland waterways, and pools.
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Explore ancient landscapes, historic towns, beaches, snowfields, wilderness and rainforests. Find regional festivals, events and accommodation to suit all budgets.
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Explore Sydney's heritage, beaches and natural wonders using an extensive network of public trains, buses, ferries and light rail.
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Search for a national park or nature reserve. Check park safety alerts. Find campgrounds and caravan parks. Volunteer to help the environment.
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Ministerial media release
Newcastle scores an early try in road to Rugby World Cup 2027
Preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Newcastle will ramp up early, with Japan and Ireland confirmed for an international rugby Test at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday 11 July 2026.
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$500,000 to improve disability access at Sails Holiday Park in Belmont
Sails Holiday Park is expanding its inclusive tourism experiences in Lake Macquarie, creating affordable and memorable holiday options for people with disability and their families at the popular waterfront destination.
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Vivid 2026 lights up the city for families
Vivid Sydney 2026 will deliver a children’s wonderland to the city from 22 May to 13 June, with a dedicated program of family-friendly experiences and interactive events.
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Australia PGA Championship to tee off in NSW for first time in almost 30 years.
The Minns Labor Government continues to turbocharge the state’s visitor economy, announcing today that it has partnered with the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of Australia to secure the historic return of the Australian PGA Championship to NSW for the first time since 1998.
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Progress on missing links for Sydney’s longest walk
Sydney is a step closer to being the best walking city in the world, with new funding allocated for missing links of the  91km Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link, and the start of consultation on a NSW Walking Strategy.
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Business, Community, Diversity and inclusion
Purple Flag Readiness Grant Program
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Arts and culture, Community
Uptown Grant Program Round 4
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Arts and culture, Business, Community, Employment and training, Regional
​​Regional Night-Time Economy Program​
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Arts and culture, Business, Community, Employment and training, Regional
​​Live Performance Venue Grant Program Round 2​
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Arts and culture, Business, Community, Events, Regional
Special Entertainment Precinct Kickstart Grant Program
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Aboriginal, Accessibility, Arts and culture, Business, Community, Environment, Regional
2025-27 Caring for State Heritage
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Arts and culture, Community, Regional
Community War Memorials Fund 2017 to 2023/24
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Environment, Infrastructure
Marine Estate Management Strategy Wagonga Inlet Living Shoreline Grant
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Events, Infrastructure, Regional
Regional Tourism Activation Fund
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Upcoming events
Cultural burning to improve endangered grasshopper habitat
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Keith Potger—Celebrating The Seekers: 60 Years
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Daniel Muggleton - White Here, White Now - Penrith
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Liquid Therapy - Whimsical Faces Edition
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Blackheath Chamber Music Festival: Concert 2 Resounding Bell
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Jimeoin - Ballyhoo - Wagga
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Genevieve Lacey and The Sydney Symphony - Labyrinths Of Time
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Swamp Critters Live
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Drum Tao - Samurai of the Drum
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Application for approval to open on bank close days
Application for approval to open on bank close days
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Notice of declared trade show - Orange Outdoor Living & Caravan Expo
Notice of declared trade show - Orange Outdoor Living & Caravan Expo
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Notice of declared trade show - Queanbeyan Outdoor Living & Caravan Expo
Notice of declared trade show - Queanbeyan Outdoor Living & Caravan Expo
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Notice of Declared Trade Show - Albury Wodonga Outdoor Show 2026
Notice of Declared Trade Show - Albury Wodonga Outdoor Show 2026
Strategy
NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035
The NSW Government has launched the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035, which has a clear target to generate $91 billion in annual visitor expenditure, 40,000 hotel rooms, 8.5 million new airline seats and an additional 150,000 jobs by 2035.
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