2017 media releases

Morris Iemma to lead Greyhound Racing NSW

30 June 2017
Minister for Racing

Former Premier Morris Iemma will chair a new five-member board of the reconstituted Greyhound Racing NSW that will run the industry’s commercial operations.

New $65 million youth employment initiative

29 June 2017
Deputy Premier, Minister for Skills

A new $65 million NSW Government program will target regions with the highest youth unemployment rates to train young people, help them overcome employment barriers, and get them into sustainable jobs.

Newcastle to be revitalised with new maritime hub

29 June 2017
Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional NSW

The NSW Government today announced funding to renew the Fitzroy Street shipyard slipway to reactivate the Port of Newcastle and the Hunter as a major marine ship repair and maintenance precinct.

CSIRO graduates first ON Connect businesses

28 June 2017
NSW Department of Industry

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation has graduated its first cohort of companies from ‘ON Connect@Lindfield’, an initiative designed to drive small business innovation and supported by the NSW Government’s $12 million Boosting Business Innovation Program.

Flood Recovery Taskforce meets in Lismore

27 June 2017
NSW Small Business Commissioner

The Lismore Flood Recovery Taskforce met today bringing together government, business and community leaders to review recovery efforts and plan for the future.

Bus brings boost for creative businesses

26 June 2017
NSW Department of Industry - Small Business

The Creative Fringe is a dynamic shared office space for consultants, small business owners, freelancers and commuters to co-work. Creative Fringe occupants can hop on board the bus next week (from 3 July) where they can receive independent advice from experienced business advisors.

Bus brings budget boost for small business in Campsie, Lidcombe and West Ryde

26 June 2017
NSW Department of Industry - Small Business

Small business owners in and around Campsie, Lidcombe and West Ryde can hop on board the bus next week (from 3 July) where they can receive independent advice from experienced business advisors.

$5 million to boost NSW councils' skills base

23 June 2017
Deputy Premier, Minister for Skills and Minister for Local Government

Deputy Premier and Minister for Skills, John Barilaro, and Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, today launched the $5 million Local Government Skills Strategy.

Bus brings budget boost for small business in Forbes, Canowindra and Molong

22 June 2017
NSW Department of Industry - Small Business

Small business owners in and around Forbes, Canowindra and Molong can hop on board the bus next week (from 26 June) where they can receive independent advice from experienced business advisors.

Bus brings budget boost for small business in Dubbo and Wellington