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

Today the Minns Labor government has committed more than $500,000 over the next three years, and joined forces with sporting organisations to announce the formation of a new whole-of-sport partnership that unites the sports community in the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence.

The Minns Labor Government’s Western Sydney International Take-Off Fund has secured a critical route with Air New Zealand set to fly into Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). 

The Minns Labor Government is rolling out a new ‘Find Your Path on a NSW Great Walk’ campaign that highlights seven spectacular multi-day walks across the state to address the growing interest in nature-based visitor experiences.

More than 1.2 million people have already immersed themselves in the first week of Vivid Sydney 2025, up approximately 10 per cent on last year.

The NSW Government has made Board appointments at Destination NSW and Reflections Holidays to ensure our Visitor Economy and its diverse offerings can continue to grow.

The Minns Labor Government and Sydney Roosters are today launching the second annual Emergency Services Match to be held on Sunday June 22nd where the Roosters will take on the North Queensland Cowboys at Allianz Stadium.

For the first time in its history, Newcastle Airport will welcome an ongoing international service outside Australasia, connecting the Hunter region directly to Asia with links the world.

Newcastle is making waves like never before, officially stepping into the global spotlight as the first stop of the prestigious 2025/26 World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series.

Powerhouse Parramatta has today marked a major milestone, with the building reaching its full 75-metre height as the steel exoskeleton that wraps around the building is also officially completed.

Under the Minns Labor Government, the Aviation Attraction Fund will welcome direct flights from Perth to Newcastle for the first time, connecting the west coast capital with NSW’s second biggest city.