2018 media releases
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Changing the world one ticket at a time
6 November 2018
NSW Department of IndustryNot-for-profit Humanitix is disrupting the billion dollar ticketing industry with a new social enterprise which donates 100% of booking fee profits to charity.
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NSW sells and shines on the world's biggest stage in China
6 November 2018
Minister for Trade and IndustryNSW companies are cashing in on the lucrative Chinese market, as the world’s largest trade show for imported products gets underway.
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Afterpay co-founder Nick Molnar wins 2018 Pearcey NSW ICT entrepreneur of the year award
2 November 2018
NSW Department of IndustryThe co-founder and CEO of NSW startup company AfterPay, Nick Molnar, has been named the winner of the 2018 NSW Pearcey Foundation ICT Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
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Boom times for NSW apprentices and trainees
1 November 2018
Deputy Premier and Minister for SkillsDeputy Premier and Minister for Skills John Barilaro has welcomed a new report revealing a continuing rise in people taking on apprenticeships and traineeships in the first half of 2018.
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International female tech leader to visit Sydney and Armidale
31 October 2018
NSW Department of IndustrySingapore-based tech leader, Elisha Tan, will visit NSW in November to share her knowledge with startup communities in Sydney and regional NSW.
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Nextdoor chooses Sydney for Asia Pacific headquarters
30 October 2018
NSW Department of IndustrySan Francisco based company Nextdoor, the world’s leading private social network for neighbourhoods, has announced it will establish its Asia Pacific headquarters in Sydney as part of an expansion into the region.
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Consultation underway on criteria to protect basin communities
30 October 2018
NSW Department of IndustryNSW, Victoria, South Australia and Commonwealth government departments are working together to determine how the Murray-Darling Basin Plan efficiency measure projects will be rolled out.
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India opportunity for cyber security startups
29 October 2018
NSW Department of IndustryTen NSW cyber security startups will be offered a major business development opportunity in India under the NSW-India Cyber Security Exchange, a joint initiative by the NSW Government, Macquarie University and Optus.
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Spark festival event guides startup parents through challenges of juggling business and bubs
29 October 2018
NSW Department of IndustryNSW entrepreneurs will hear directly from successful ‘parent-repreneurs’ on how to juggle a fast-paced startup business and parenthood at an event this week.
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NSW's best exporters announced at Premier's awards
25 October 2018
Minister for Trade and IndustryNineteen New South Wales businesses have been recognised and celebrated for their outstanding success and contribution to the state’s trade output at the Premier’s NSW Export Awards held in Sydney last night.