Media Releases

More outdoor dining, rooftop bars and fun unlocked in NSW

21 May 2026

The Minns Labor Government is removing more red tape in commonsense planning changes which will deliver more outdoor dining, rooftop bars and entertainment right across NSW.

Honeysuckle HQ to deliver homes, jobs and a vibrant waterfront

20 May 2026

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to drive Newcastle’s transformation, today announcing DOMA Group as the successful delivery partner for Honeysuckle HQ, the final piece in the revitalisation of Newcastle Harbour.

New housing options approved near Western Sydney International Airport

19 May 2026

The Minns Labor Government is unlocking more housing choice for Western Sydney families, with new planning changes allowing small secondary dwellings such as granny flats and studios in areas around Western Sydney International Airport least affected by aircraft noise.

Almost $1 million in grants for Port Kembla community projects

18 May 2026

The Port Kembla community is set to benefit from a major boost to local facilities, services and programs, with Marine Rescue NSW among 11 recipients of funding through the latest round of grants from the Minns Government’s Port Kembla Community Investment Fund.

Strengthening NSW fuel security through the Investment Delivery Authority

17 May 2026

The Minns Labor Government is taking steps to strengthen fuel security, with the Investment Delivery Authority (IDA) to run a targeted Expression of Interest (EOI) round calling for major projects that safeguard the State against future global fuel supply shocks.

Warrawong Seawall works begin as parklands transformation takes shape

15 May 2026

Construction is underway on the new Warrawong Seawall, marking the first major milestone in the revitalisation of Warrawong Parklands and the Lake Illawarra foreshore into a renewed waterfront destination for the Illawarra community.

Boosting safety at Wollongong’s places of worship

14 May 2026

Faith communities across the Wollongong electorate are set to benefit from an investment aimed at strengthening safety at places of worship, with four local organisations receiving funding under the latest round of the Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants.

 

Making it easier to build homes in NSW

14 May 2026

The Minns Labor Government is making it easier and faster to build homes with two new pathways which could halve assessment times for low-rise homes which account for 70 per cent of all development applications (DA).

Housing Delivery Authority 12 month review finalised as pipeline grows to 117,000 homes

13 May 2026

A further eleven projects, in metropolitan Sydney, have been declared as State Significant Development following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

Glenfield West Rezoning Proposal to boost new and affordable homes

13 May 2026

The Minns Labor Government is building better communities in South-West Sydney, with a rezoning proposal now on public exhibition for Glenfield West which could deliver around 1,200 homes close to public transport, jobs and essential services.