Sydney welcomes Scoot
1 December 2011NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell today announced Asia's newest long-haul budget airline, Scoot, had chosen Sydney for its first international route- injecting about $150 million a year to the NSW economy.
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30 November 2011One of the world's greatest outdoor events - Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - is being sold to wealthy Chinese with a major promotional campaign beginning today.
Read more about Opera on Sydney Harbour promotion in Hong KongWestern Sydney welcomes historic NAB AFL draft
25 November 2011Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley, will join the AFL's movers and shakers in Western Sydney at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre to witness history in the making when the 2011 NAB AFL Draft is held for the first time in NSW.
Read more about Western Sydney welcomes historic NAB AFL draftDestination NSW establishes in India
25 November 2011Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced that Destination NSW is opening an office in India, in recognition of the importance of the market for the State's tourism.
Read more about Destination NSW establishes in IndiaVirgin Australia to create up to 250 more cabin crew and supervisor jobs in Sydney
24 November 2011Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality, Racing and the Arts, George Souris today welcomed Virgin Australia's announcement that it will expand its Sydney workforce, creating up to 250 new jobs.
Read more about Virgin Australia to create up to 250 more cabin crew and supervisor jobs in SydneyNewcastle to shine in global surfing spotlight
24 November 2011Today at the new Surfhouse at Merewether Beach, Local Member for Newcastle, Tim Owen announced Surfest 2012 has successfully achieved ranking as a six-star World Qualifying Series Men's and Women's event, as part of the Australian Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour.
Read more about Newcastle to shine in global surfing spotlightSydney Airport and Destination NSW partner to boost tourism
23 November 2011Sydney Airport and Destination NSW are joining forces to boost tourism, attract new airlines and increase airline services to Sydney as part of a new visitor economy partnership agreement, announced today.
Read more about Sydney Airport and Destination NSW partner to boost tourismMinister congratulates winners of Tourism Awards
18 November 2011Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing and Minister for the Arts, George Souris, has congratulated the winners in 30 categories at the 2011 NSW Tourism Awards announced last night.
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18 November 2011Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing and Minister for the Arts, George Souris, has congratulated the winners in 30 categories at the 2011 NSW Tourism Awards announced last night.
Read more about Minister congratulates winners of Tourism Awards2011 ARIA Awards nominations announced
9 November 2011With just over six weeks until the 25th Anniversary ARIA Awards, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) today announced the Nominees in all categories.
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