2018 media releases

The Nature Conservancy to deliver $180 million Nimmie-Caira project

30 May 2018
Minister for Regional Water

Some of NSW’s most significant wetlands will be transferred to the world’s largest conservation organisation, which will work to conserve ‘Nimmie-Caira’, the iconic former irrigation property in the state’s south-west.

Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte, the next NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer

Robotics expert named NSW Chief Scientist

29 May 2018
Premier of NSW and Minister for Trade and Industry

The NSW Government has appointed world-renowned robotics expert Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte the next NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer.

Global, local firms encouraged to invest in Aerotropolis

28 May 2018
Premier of NSW

A new city and fully integrated economic precinct to be built around Western Sydney Airport is a step closer with the NSW Government announcing it will fast-track infrastructure and planning while offering local and international businesses incentives to set-up shop at Badgerys Creek.

NSW tops nation for exports

25 May 2018
Minister for Trade and Industry

NSW is leading Australia in services exports, with $35.7 billion worth of Australian services exported last year.

NSW Government finds pearl in oyster industry

25 May 2018
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW and Small Business and Minister for Transport and Infrastructure

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW and Small Business and Minister for Transport and Infrastructure and Member for Bega today announced an equity investment of $3.3 million in Australia’s Oyster Coast.

Finalists chosen for NSW Creative Achievement Awards

25 May 2018
NSW Department of Industry

Leaders from the NSW creative industries have selected eight outstanding finalists to contend for top honours at the 2018 NSW Creative Achievement Awards at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney on 12 June.

NSW Government backs HashChing with $700,000 loan

24 May 2018
NSW Department of Industry

Sydney-based online home loan marketplace, HashChing, is shaking up the industry by giving potential borrowers the chance to bypass the big banks and get a better home loan deal from over 550 community rated mortgage brokers across Australia.

Australia’s first astronaut to launch NSW space agency bid

23 May 2018
Premier of NSW and Minister for Trade and Industry

Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Trade and Industry Niall Blair today announced Australia’s first astronaut would lead NSW’s bid to locate the nation’s first space agency in Sydney.

New funding to boost Aboriginal disability services

23 May 2018
NSW Department of Industry

Aboriginal businesses operating in the disability services sector have a chance to apply for their share in a new $4.5 million NSW Government program.

Turning virtual reality into real business

18 May 2018
NSW Department of Industry

How to turn virtual reality into business: Australia's largest virtual reality games café is set to open on Monday in Sydney following support from the NSW Government's Business Connect advisory service