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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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Wollongong City Council
PK X is Port Kembla’s gritty, creative heart, where culture, innovation and vibrant venues fuel a thriving hub for arts, events and community.
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City of Sydney
Fashion & Design Take the Lead in this Vibrant, Stylish Neighbourhood
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City of Sydney
Welcoming and Inclusive: With a legacy that stretches decades the Rainbow Precinct is renowned globally as the home to Sydney's LGBTQIA+ community and a great place to party!
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Inner West Council
Craft Beer Capital: This untapped landmark trail of 18 hyper local, independent breweries is ready for the global spotlight.
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City of Sydney
More than 9 to 5: MP District is more than a destination, it is your culture concierge. From your morning coffee on your way to work, to visiting on the weekend with family and friends, MP District is where timeless heritage meets contemporary culture.
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Newcastle City Council
Newcastle’s Midtown blends edginess and warmth, cultural richness and a spirit of innovation across intimate stages, community hangouts and after-hours hideaways.
Opportunities
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Free mental health coaching for small business owners
Get a mental health coach that gets small business.
Get a mental health coach that gets small business.
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Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2026
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Virtual Visitor Centre
Help your visitors stop exploring with their eyes closed.
Help your visitors stop exploring with their eyes closed.
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Opportunity closes
01 Aug 2030
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Free Wellbeing Helpline – creative industries
Confidential Australia-wide counselling service for anyone working in the creative industries.
Confidential Australia-wide counselling service for anyone working in the creative industries.
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2027
Posted by Neon Marketplace
National Energy Bill Relief for Small Businesses (2025-26)
Australian Government funding of up to $150 for eligible small businesses to help with the cost of electricity
Australian Government funding of up to $150 for eligible small businesses to help with the cost of electricity
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Community Improvement District (CID) Seed Funding
Seed funding of up to $350,000 towards eligible costs incurred during the process of becoming a CID.
Seed funding of up to $350,000 towards eligible costs incurred during the process of becoming a CID.
Opportunity closes
30 Apr 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Simplified Cyber Security for small business
Free online cyber security course for small business owners and employees.
Free online cyber security course for small business owners and employees.
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2026
Statistics
Dive into the data behind New South Wales' 24-hour economy. Explore key statistics on nightlife, entertainment, business growth and spending. Data as of 31 March 2025, powered by the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner's Data After Dark platform.
in-person night-time spend in March 2025
Source: Westpac DataX spend data
non-core night-time economy businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
core night-time economy businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
food and drink businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
entertainment businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
pubs, taverns and bars
Source: Australian Business Register
Latest events and case studies
Keep up with the latest District news or see upcoming events happening across the Districts.
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We acknowledge that we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of First Nations Australians. We also acknowledge all of the traditional owners of the land in NSW, and pay respect to First Nations Elders, past and present.
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