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Opportunities

Collaborate with businesses and Districts across NSW

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Transurban Community Grants Program

Offering grants of up to $10,000 for projects bringing road safety, financial inclusion and environmental benefits to the communities near Transurban’s roads.

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Opportunity closes

09 Oct 2026

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Free Business Advice Sessions - Wollongong

Free one-hour, one-on-one appointments to support both new and established businesses.

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Opportunity closes

13 Nov 2026

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Digital Solutions program for small business

Access up to 5 hours of one-on-one digital advice from a qualified and experienced business adviser for a small fee.

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Opportunity closes

31 Dec 2026

Posted by City of Sydney

Be part of the City of Sydney's Christmas fairs

Businesses, street performers and community organisations can take part with outdoor activations, event spaces, entertainment and more.

Opportunity closes

01 Nov 2026

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Special Event Extended Trading

Longer liquor trading hours available for events of regional, State, or national significance across NSW.

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Opportunity closes

23 Nov 2026

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Spring Cycle - Stallholder Expression of Interest

Spring Cycle 2026 Stallholder Opportunity.

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Opportunity closes

28 Sep 2026

Statistics

NSW's 24-hour economy in numbers

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.

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$1.3bn

in-person night-time spend in March 2025

Source: Westpac DataX spend data

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118,080

non-core night-time economy businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

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52,089

core night-time economy businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

31,327

food and drink businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

20,762

entertainment businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

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2,301

pubs, taverns and bars

Source: Australian Business Register

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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