Media Releases

New Wave Concert Series at Sydney Fish Market to reel in evening visitors

18 February 2026

The Minns Labor Government is putting Sydney on show, as the latest icon on Sydney’s foreshore - the new Sydney Fish Market - will host a three-week twilight Concert Series, bringing live music, fresh seafood and harbourfront energy to the heart of the celebrations.

Future-proofing NSW: New planning policy to tackle climate risks and natural hazards

17 February 2026

The Minns Labor Government is further streamlining planning approvals, while making sure new homes and infrastructure are built to better withstand the extreme weather impacts and natural disasters caused by climate change.

Rezoning proposal to unlock more homes and renewal for Bellambi estate

13 February 2026

The Minns Labor Government is unlocking up to 2,500 new social, affordable, and market homes within the Bellambi estate, as part of a staged renewal of the site led by Homes NSW.

Legislation introduced to create greener futures for iconic parklands

11 February 2026

The Minns Labor Government has introduced new reforms to Parliament which will create greener futures for Callan Park, Centennial and Moore Park, Parramatta Park, Western Sydney Parklands and Fernhill Estate.

Net zero home cuts energy bills and emissions

09 February 2026

The Minns Labor Government has unveiled a new net zero display home which is making sustainability accessible and showing households how they can save on their energy bills.

Illawarra welcomes 63 new junior doctors

06 February 2026

Public Hospitals in the Illawarra Shoalhaven have welcomed 63 new medical graduate interns, providing a welcome boost to the local health workforce.

Transport Oriented Development unlocks more than 31,000 homes

06 February 2026

The Minns Labor Government has finalised planning controls in four more Transport Oriented Development precincts in agreement with the relevant local councils which together unlock more than 31,000 new homes near metro and train stations.

$7 billion pumped hydro projects declared critical for NSW

06 February 2026

Two multi-billion-dollar renewable energy projects with the potential to power over 1 million homes in peak demand have been declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI) by the Minns Labor Government.

New legislation to crackdown on ‘factories of hate’

03 February 2026

The NSW Government will today introduce legislation into Parliament to strengthen councils’ enforcement powers to shut down unlawful places of worship.

Approval of new copper mine boosts NSW’s critical minerals potential

31 January 2026

The first new critical minerals and high-tech metals project under the Minns Labor Government has been approved, further securing NSW as a leading destination for critical minerals investment and boosting the supply of copper to support the state’s renewable energy transition.