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Digital games industry powered up In NSW
NSW is set to become the leading destination for digital game designers, creators, and innovators thanks to a competitive Digital Games Development Rebate that will bolster the state’s strength across the creative industries.
eastExpert group to support Sydney night-time awakening
An advisory group designed to kickstart the night-time economy has been assembled with experts from across arts and culture, sport, hospitality, live performance, local government, retail, and more.
eastPilot plan to return international students
A pilot plan that will see the phased return of fully vaccinated international students to NSW has been given the green light by the Commonwealth Government, with the first flight touching down by the end of this year.
eastTargeted Covid-19 support for International Students
The NSW Government is urging international students to come forward and get vaccinated, with a reminder they do not need a Medicare card to receive their free COVID-19 vaccine.
eastNSW Defence Advocate passes the torch to Air Vice-Marshal Kym Osley
A new NSW Defence Advocate has begun his term representing the state’s thriving defence industry, with a renewed emphasis on building resilient campaigns around our maritime industry capability, Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance pedigree and delivering new space initiatives in NSW.
eastFunding boost for a smarter defence industry
Building an innovative and smart defence industry to pioneer research and the development of new technologies, is a key focus of the NSW Government, with $700,000 in pilot and seed funding delivered to cutting-edge collaborative research projects.
eastNSW Government funding delivers mental health support for international students
International students in NSW will have access to a new digital mental health and wellbeing toolkit, as one of a number of programs that will enhance employability, entrepreneurship and research and development skills, thanks to $360,000 in funding from the NSW Government to support the sector.
eastRegional NSW students to become the cyber experts of tomorrow
An online careers workshop will give school students in regional NSW an insight into the cyber security jobs of the future, as part of a NSW Government push to inspire the next generation of cyber security experts.
eastAction on mRNA primes NSW to lead in combating global diseases
The NSW Government has moved ahead in the race to become Australia’s mRNA vaccine manufacturing hub and a global force in the RNA industry.
eastTech Central looks to the future with new Quantum Innovation Hub
The Quantum Terminal, Tech Central’s first collaboration space is taking shape within the historic walls of one of Sydney's most iconic heritage landmarks. Central Station's Sydney Terminal Building will be the place for researchers, developers, engineers and mentors to strive for the next breakthrough in technology.
eastIdeas and innovation funding to accelerate NSW economic bounceback
The commercialisation of innovative ideas that address impacts of COVID-19 are being supporting by the NSW Government with two new funding streams announced.
eastNSW space industry finds new home in tech central
The future of the state’s emerging space industry has found a home in Sydney’s Tech Central, with the establishment of a $2.1 million National Space Industry Hub to accelerate the growth of the NSW space ecosystem.
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