Sport and Recreation portfolio

The Hon. Kevin Greene MP

Minister for Gaming and Racing
Minister for Sport and Recreation

Ministerial Office
Telephone: (02) 9228 5331
Fax: (02) 9228 5549
Email: office@greene.minister.nsw.gov.au
Street Address: Governor Macquarie Tower Level 36, 1 Farrer Place, SYDNEY NSW 2000
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Media releases - Sport and Recreation

Media releases issued by the Minister for Sport and Recreation.

• 21 November 2009 - Sydney's Sports Centre celebrates 25 years
• 19 November 2009 - Home grown athletes celebrated at NSWIS Awards
• 18 November 2009 - $5000 grant for Soldiers Beach Surf Life Savers
• 16 November 2009 - Half way milestone for Western stand redevelopment
• 12 November 2009 - Sports workshops for local clubs held across Sydney
• 11 November 2009 - Applications for $1.5 million in sports grants open today
• 11 November 2009 - Ambitious goals for women's world conference
• 6 November 2009 - Berry hall wins world architecture award
• 31 October 2009 - Footballers celebrate fair play
• 30 October 2009 - New grants to fund community sporting facilities
• 28 October 2009 - 12th Annual Sydney Schoolgirls Breakfast with the Stars
• 27 October 2009 - New ways to become more inclusive in community sports
• 15 October 2009 - Scholarships for young far western athletes
• 15 October 2009 - North Coast locals have a say at disability sport forums
• 12 October 2009 - NSW honours water safety heroes
• 8 October 2009 - $5,000 scholarship for young NSW athletes
• 3 October 2009 - Storm fans should stay on in Sydney
• 2 October 2009 - $2 million for Surf Life Savers as the summer season starts
• 1 October 2009 - New combat sports laws begin today
• 30 September 2009 - New $400,000 environmental facility for Centennial Park
• 30 September 2009 - School holiday activities on the North Coast
• 30 September 2009 - North Coast courses for aspiring swim teachers
• 29 September 2009 - Older adults urged to get active
• 29 September 2009 - Coaching course for North Coast surfers
• 18 September 2009 - Combat Sports Authority panel announced
• 18 September 2009 - School holiday cricket clinics on the North Coast
• 18 September 2009 - School holiday's cricket clinic for girls'
• 16 September 2009 - Spring into the school holidays with kids' camps
• 15 September 2009 - Sports leadership program for multicultural women
• 9 September 2009 - Athletic champions come to Dubbo
• 8 September 2009 - Chance of a lifetime for 24 young NSW sailors
• 3 September 2009 - Bankstown to host Futsal Cup Gala Day
• 2 September 2009 - Nominate water safety heroes for recognition
• 31 August 2009 - Rally championships showcase NSW to the world
• 10 August 2009 - Young sailors encouraged to apply for October program
• 24 July 2009 - Increased frontline funding for disability sports
• 23 July 2009 - Government supports more gold for Australian athletes
• 22 July 2009 - Tougher penalties for unruly SCG/SFS patrons
• 17 July 2009 - Talented young divers compete for championship
• 15 July 2009 - $5,000 for Riding for the Disabled
• 15 July 2009 - $8,000 upgrade for Catherine Field Reserve
• 15 July 2009 - $19,853 upgrade for Eschol Park Sports Complex
• 14 July 2009 - Statewide program helps community sports clubs
• 13 July 2009 - North Coast sports clubs tackle alcohol issues
• 9 July 2009 - NSW scholarships for women's sport conference
• 8 July 2009 - Scholarships for athletes with a disability
• 2 July 2009 - $2,000 for Budgewoi Junior Football Club
• 2 July 2009 - New boxing and gym programs for Bateau Bay PCYC
• 1 July 2009 - More than $40,000 boost for sport in Lakemba
• 30 June 2009 - Emu Plains Soccer Club gets NSW Government funding
• 22 June 2009 - Happy campers breathe easy these school holidays
• 17 June 2009 - Your local sporting club needs you
• 16 June 2009 - Menai woman to share in $100,000 for women sport leaders
• 15 June 2009 - Unwanted sports gear gets kids in the game
• 15 June 2009 - New discus cages for Prestons Robins Little Athletics Club
• 11 June 2009 - Minister meets with the Bathurst Netball Association
• 11 June 2009 - Minister meets with the George Cross Falcons Club
• 27 May 2009 - Sports Minister out and about in Ballina
• 23 May 2009 - Quirindi Oval has a brand new look
• 22 May 2009 - World class fencing on show in Sydney
• 16 May 2009 - New resources to help sports clubs fight harrasment
• 7 May 2009 - $4 million for states sporting facilities
• 4 May 2009 - Australia's top Boccia players compete in Narrabeen
• 2 May 2009 - Sydney hosts best horse riders in the world
• 30 April 2009 - New equipment for Central Coast sports clubs
• 22 April 2009 - $30,000 for Port Macquarie sports facilities
• 17 April 2009 - Armidale hosts the NSW Academy Games
• 17 April 2009 - Wollongong Sportsground Trust Board announced
• 9 April 2009 - Don't mix drinks and swimming this long weekend
• 26 March 2009 - $100,000 available for NSW women in sport
• 25 March 2009 - Sports industry meets to tackle recession
• 19 March 2009 - Bright future for Illawarra Academy of Sport
• 19 March 2009 - Still time to sign up for NSW school holiday camps
• 16 March 2009 - Malfunction Surf Festival back in NSW
• 15 March 2009 - Adults told to show respect for kids on the field
• 8 March 2009 - Womens Cricket World Cup starts this weekend
• 6 March 2009 - Funding announced for regional athletes
• 4 March 2009 - NSW Government supports young regional athletes
• 24 February 2009 - NSW Hockey teams headed in right direction
• 20 February 2009 - Lightning Ridge swimming carnival tomorrow
• 20 February 2009 - Sports stars breakfast raises funds for charity
• 19 February 2009 - $1000 to help Sarah continue her sporting dreams
• 19 February 2009 - New western stand closer at EnergyAustralia Stadium
• 17 February 2009 - Hockeyroos back in Sydney to launch tournament
• 11 February 2009 - $10,000 scholarship for young Richmond swimmer
• 7 February 2009 - Be cool when it comes to sport this weekend
• 26 January 2009 - Summer Down Under Wheelchair Racing in The Rocks on Australia Day
• 2 December 2008 - School holiday activities on the North Coast
• 1 December 2008 - Australia's best fencers duel in Lidcombe
• 29 November 2008 - National Water Safety Week starts this weekend
• 27 November 2008 - Safety and protection for combat sportspeople
• 27 November 2008 - NSW athletes recognised for outstanding year in sport
• 25 November 2008 - Youth Olympics a chance of a lifetime for future stars
• 20 November 2008 - Central Coast sports federation gets a start
• 19 November 2008 - Australian sports Ministers in Sydney today
• 18 November 2008 - Dubbo staff win award for extraordinary community project
• 15 November 2008 - Young achievers recognized with Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards
• 14 November 2008 - Innovation takes centre stage at NSW Sports Safey Awards
• 13 November 2008 - Sporting facilities funding program deadline extended
• 13 November 2008 - NSW Government works with local sporting groups
• 11 November 2008 - Sports management course for coaches or managers
• 1 November 2008 - New cycling facilities for Port Macquarie
• 29 October 2008 - Time to try a new sport this summer on the Central Coast
• 29 October 2008 - International Cricket Women’s World Cup launched
• 22 October 2008 - Financial support for athletes with a disability
• 15 October 2008 - $1.7million for Western Sydney International Dragway
• 15 October 2008 - UWS scholarship for Indigenous Blacktown student
• 15 October 2008 - Countdown to League World Cup at Penrith Stadium
• 3 October 2008 - Wagga's Grant Wooden is Country League Player of the Year
• 1 October 2008 - $700 to help the Redfern All Blacks compete in Tweed Heads
• 30 September 2008 - More than $30,000 for country athletes and coaches
• 26 September 2008 - Almost $50,000 for Avalon Surf Life Saving Club
• 26 September 2008 - $140,000 for Taree Surf Life Saving Club
• 26 September 2008 - $328,029 for Minnie Water Surf Life Saving Club
• 26 September 2008 - Almost $350,000 for Cape Hawke Surf Life Saving Club
• 26 September 2008 - More than $25,000 for Tathra Surf Life Saving Club
• 26 September 2008 - Start of summer and a new Surf Life Saving season
• 26 September 2008 - $347,000 for Fingal Beach Surf Life Saving Club
• 25 September 2008 - Better local NSW sporting facilities