Media Releases

New Lismore build to rent homes under construction

07 November 2025

More affordable and secure rentals are one step closer for the Northern Rivers with the construction of 50 new build to rent units underway in East Lismore.

Thousands of new homes on the cards for Cherrybrook

07 November 2025

The Minns Labor Government is leading a rezoning to deliver 9,350 new homes in Cherrybrook in Northwest Sydney close to transport, open space, shops and services.

More than 2,200 homes declared state significant

07 November 2025

A further 10 projects have been declared State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

 

$2.5 million investment takes clean energy training on the road to NSW communities

The Albanese and Minns Governments have launched a $2.5 million mobile training fleet at TAFE NSW Wollongong, bringing hands-on clean energy training to communities across New South Wales. 

$20 million boost for world-first Land iQ tool

06 November 2025

The Minns Labor Government will invest a further $20 million in its world-first Land iQ system to expand the land-use technology tool for a broader range of planning uses by governments, universities, consultants and private enterprises.

Rezoning to unlock new infill homes near Kiama CBD

05 November 2025

The Kiama community is set to benefit from new infill housing, close to the beach, shops, and public transport under a new rezoning proposal for the Kiama Depot site.

Joint statement on the retirement of Mark Vassella and appointment of Tania Archibald

05 November 2025

The Illawarra’s MPs acknowledge the statement today from BlueScope appointing Tania Archibald as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of Mark Vassella.

New homes for North Wollongong Station Precinct

03 November 2025

The Minns Labor Government has unlocked the opportunity for more than 5,300 new homes in the Illawarra after finalising planning controls for the North Wollongong Station Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precinct.

Growing pipeline of housing approvals in NSW

03 November 2025

New South Wales has recorded more than 50,000 new housing approvals in the past year – the first time since 2023 the state has reached this milestone – showing momentum growing in the NSW housing pipeline.

Sydney’s spookiest street party is back and scarier than ever

31 October 2025

Ghost Festival is back and spookier than ever transforming Sydney’s historic Rocks and Circular Quay precinct for four nights of spine-tingling fun, immersive experiences, and a Halloween street festival.