2018 media releases

Tathra is open for business

26 March 2018
Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business

Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business John Barilaro said specialist NSW Government support is being mobilised in Tathra this week to help small businesses impacted by the South Coast bushfires.

National call for new technology ideas to support action on NSW water reforms

23 March 2018
Minister for Regional Water

The NSW Government is inviting industry, researchers and academics to apply for a share of $500,000 in funding for new technology solutions to support best practice management and monitoring of water in NSW.

Jobs for NSW backs first regional tech expo

20 March 2018
NSW Department of Industry

Orange will host the first Regional Technology Expo to promote innovation in the Central West with the support of the NSW Government-backed Jobs for NSW.

NSW and Israel encouraging innovation

19 March 2018
NSW Department of Industry

NSW businesses can now apply for NSW Government grants of up to $250,000 under the NSW-Israel Research and Development Tech Innovation Program.

Appointment of new Secretary for Department of Industry

17 March 2018
Premier of NSW and Minister for Industry

NSW Premier today announced that Simon Draper will commence in the role of Secretary of the NSW Department of Industry on Monday, 19 March 2018.

NSW companies win work on major army project

14 March 2018
Minister for Lands and Forestry

NSW companies will contribute critical capabilities and benefit from valuable supply chain work following the Commonwealth’s award of a $5 billion contract for the Army’s future combat reconnaissance vehicles to Rheinmetall.

International students network at ASEAN entrepreneurs event

14 March 2018
NSW Department of Industry

Minister for Trade & Industry Niall Blair today encouraged international students to develop their business ideas and skills at a networking breakfast in the lead up to the Commonwealth Government’s ASEAN-Australia Special Summit on 17-18 March.

Sydney Startup Hub hosts China blockchain mission

13 March 2018
NSW Department of Industry

A delegation of about 50 Chinese technology leaders has visited the Sydney Startup Hub to meet with NSW startups and learn more about the state’s blockchain and fintech capabilities.

Jobs for NSW focused on the long term

12 March 2018
NSW Department of Industry

The NSW Government has hit back at claims made today about the Jobs for NSW job creation agency’s performance, saying the $190 million Jobs for NSW Fund is on track to create almost 20,000 jobs for the state by 2021/22.

Last chance to nominate for NSW Creative Achievement Awards

8 March 2018
NSW Department of Industry

NSW creative industries participants are urged to nominate now for the 2018 NSW Creative Achievement Awards before applications close on Friday 16 March.