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SYDNEY MARATHON SET FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY
This Sunday over 35,000 running enthusiasts are expected to take part in the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, marking the event’s 20th anniversary. Minister for Tourism Ben Franklin said the Festival would showcase Sydney’s natural beauty, with a strong line-up of...
BENGALURU ROUTE TAKES OFF THANKS TO AVIATION ATTRACTION FUND
A new Qantas route between Sydney and Bengaluru has taken to the skies today thanks to the NSW Government’s Aviation Attraction Fund, marking the first direct connection between Australia and Southern India by any airline. Treasurer Matt Kean said the new service will...
OLD ARMIDALE TEACHERS’ COLLEGE SET FOR $1 MILLION REVAMP
The iconic 93-year-old Armidale Teachers’ College building is set for a $1 million upgrade thanks to the State Government, with Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall welcoming Minister for Arts Ben Franklin to Armidale last Friday to make the funding announcement. Mr...
AUSTRALIAN ARCHITECTS SHORTLISTED FOR POWERHOUSE ULTIMO DESIGN COMPETITION
Five Australian architectural design teams have been shortlisted to participate in the Design Competition to renew Powerhouse Ultimo as part of the NSW Government’s investment of up to $500 million for the renewed museum. Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin said...
CELEBRATING NATIONAL INDIGENOUS LITERACY DAY
The diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s stories, cultures and languages will be recognised as we celebrate National Indigenous Literacy Day. The annual celebration is a reminder of the importance of a connection to language, cultural,...
ARTS, SCREEN AND CULTURE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM EMBRACES DISABILITY
NSW artists and practioners with disability will have the opportunity to develop meaningful career pathways into the arts, screen, and culture sectors thanks to the NSW Government’s Createability Internship Program. The Createability Internship Program is a three-year...
REGIONAL YOUTH EMPOWERED TO BUILD THEIR OWN FUTURE WITH $40 MILLION IN FUNDING
From developing work ready skills, improving health services to improving access to digital technology, regional youth will be empowered to build their own future through a $40 million investment by the NSW Government. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul...
ACTIVE TRANSPORT PROJECTS ON THE WAY FOR COUNCILS ACROSS THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Residents in Bryon Bay Shire, Ballina Shire and Kyogle Council will have more options to get to work, school and explore their local community through the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active program. Local MLC Ben Franklin said each project will provide safe, easy and...
$30 MILLION ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY AND PLACE PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations and Groups can apply for funding to meet Closing the Gap targets thanks to the NSW Government’s $30 million Community and Place Grants Program. As part of the NSW Government’s 2022-24 Closing the Gap Implementation Plan,...
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