Media Releases

NSW Government delivers promised $6 million for upgrade of Riverwood Community Centre

27 May 2025

The Minns Government is delivering on a key election commitment by investing $6 million to upgrade the Riverwood Community Centre, making sure it continues to serve the growing community for decades to come.

More than 5,200 homes declared state significant

27 May 2025

A further 14 projects have been declared as State Significant Development following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

$2.5 million Lung Bus arrives in Wollongong to protect workers against dust diseases

26 May 2025

The Minns Labor Government has renewed its commitment to protect workers from dust diseases with its new $2.5 million state-of-the -art Lung Health Mobile Clinic which is providing lung health checks to thousands of people across New South Wales.

Final stage of Riverstone East state-led rezoning delivered

23 May 2025

The third and final stage of the Riverstone East state-led rezoning has now been finalised, making way for more homes, two new community centres, transport services and up to 48 hectares of green open space.

NSW Government engages community on plan for the Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone

23 May 2025

The Minns Labor Government will today engage with industry, community and union leaders in Wollongong on its new plans to establish NSW’s first ‘urban renewable energy zone’, leveraging the unique characteristics of the Illawarra region to deliver more affordable and reliable power to NSW homes and businesses.

Beware of scams when donating to flood victims

23 May 2025

In the midst of severe flooding across the Hunter region, Mid North, and North Coast of New South Wales, the NSW Government is urging people to remain vigilant when donating to recovery efforts.

 

State of the Housing System Report 2025

21 May 2025

The NSW Government welcomes the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council’s annual State of the Housing System 2025 report.

Funding for Port Kembla Shared Path and Footpath Upgrade

19 May 2025

The Minns Labor Government is providing $615,000 in funding to upgrade a shared path along Military Road in Port Kembla as part of its ongoing investments aimed at increasing travel options in and around Wollongong

A better, fairer system for renters as the Minns Labor Government’s rental reforms come into effect

19 May 2025

A new era in stability and security for renters starts today with three key changes coming into force as a result of the Minns Labor’s Government’s reforms to make renting fairer in NSW.

Approved Summerville solar farm to power 36,000 homes

16 May 2025

The Minns Government is paving the way to a greener energy future with the approval of a large-scale solar farm in the Richmond Valley that will power more than 36,000 homes, create 200 local jobs in construction and deliver strong community benefits.