2017 media releases

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    NSW strengthens ties with the Philippines

    8 December 2017
    Premier of NSW

    Premier Gladys Berejiklian has wrapped up a successful four day mission promoting NSW trade, business and innovation by visiting the Philippines on the final leg.

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    26th NSW-Guangdong Joint Economic Meeting a success

    6 December 2017
    Premier of NSW

    The NSW-China economic relationship has entered a new era following the 26th NSW-Guangdong Joint Economic Meeting (JEM), which focused on growing both economies through innovation.

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    NSW Government funds 30-seat startup incubator to support hundreds of jobs

    5 December 2017
    NSW Department of Industry

    Newcastle startup incubator Eighteen04 will today open a new expanded 30-seat facility in the heart of the city’s digital precinct, following a $300,000 investment from the NSW Government-backed Jobs for NSW.

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    Decathlon puts Sydney in the starting line

    5 December 2017
    NSW Department of Industry

    Sydney has been chosen as the national base and the location for the first Australian store for French sporting company Decathlon in a vote of confidence for the city’s retail sector.

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    Bus boosts business in Tamworth, Nambucca Heads, Macksville and Port Macquarie

    4 December 2017
    NSW Department of Industry

    Small business owners in and around Tamworth, Nambucca Heads, Macksville and Port Macquarie can hop on board the bus this week where they will receive independent advice from experienced business advisors.

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    NSW leads on export services

    1 December 2017
    NSW Department of Industry

    NSW is leading Australia in the export of services, with $33.9 billion in total services exports in 2016/17 or 42% of total Australian services exports, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.

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    NSW startups set to shine at StartCon 2017

    1 December 2017
    NSW Department of Industry

    The NSW Government will be well represented at StartCon 2017, Australia’s largest startup conference today and tomorrow, with 11 Jobs for NSW supported startups competing in its pitching competition.

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    Crossroads report highlights strong startup growth in NSW

    30 November 2017
    Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, Skills and Small Business

    A new report into startup businesses and has found NSW has more startups than any other state, and more successful startups in multiple industries, thanks to strong and growing government support in the sector.

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    Students recognised for Welcome Desk service

    29 November 2017
    NSW Department of Industry

    StudyNSW has celebrated the volunteering efforts of students on the International Student Welcome Desk at Sydney Airport at a ceremony at NSW Parliament House.

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    Drone crop analysis boost for ag sector

    29 November 2017
    Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW

    Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro today announced a collaboration between a private business and the University of NSW, together with the support of the NSW Government has led to the development of new drone technology that helps farmers analyse the health of their crops.