Media Releases

Revamped lookout to deliver panoramic views across Western Sydney

31 August 2026

The Minns Labor Government has unveiled designs for a revamped lookout in Western Sydney which would provide a destination for walkers, runners and cyclists and great open space where visitors can gather, relax and enjoy natural beauty.

World-class sporting precinct delivered for Miranda

29 August 2026

The Shire’s beloved Seymour Shaw Park in Miranda has undergone major upgrades delivering a new world-class sporting and recreation precinct with multi-use sports fields, a new clubhouse, spectator seating and more. 

Turning up the volume for Wollongong’s Yours & Owls festival

The Minns Labor Government is backing live music and local businesses in Wollongong, with major event funding confirmed for Yours & Owls Festival for a second year.

Making it easier for everyone, everywhere, to have their say on planning matters

27 August 2026

The Minns Labor Government is making it simpler and easier for communities to have their say on planning proposals replacing more than 100 separate plans currently in operation across NSW with a new statewide Community Participation Plan (CPP) from 1 September.

Brighter future for local sport with sporting field lighting upgrades

26 August 2026

Three local sporting fields will benefit from lighting upgrades that will allow for extended playing and training hours, improved safety for players and spectators, and enhanced capacity to host higher-level competitions, including state and national events because of funding from the Minns Labor Government.

Summertime in Sydney to heat up with new concert series in Centennial Park

26 August 2026

NSW will welcome a major new concert series next summer, with Sydney Summertime set to bring some of the world’s biggest music artists to Centennial Park across consecutive weekends in February and March 2027.

La La La's gets vital support from Minns Labor Government

24 August 2026

Wollongong venue La La La’s is getting support from the Minns Labor Government for venue upgrades that will help to enhance the experience for artists and audiences alike.

 

Funds to improve Wollongong sporting fields and make them more resilient

20 August 2026

Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully, has secured $610,000 in funding from the Minns Government’s Project Support Program to deliver irrigation upgrades at three local sporting fields, improving playing surfaces and supporting community sport across the region.

Primbee students dig in to help grow a greener Wollongong

20 August 2026

Primbee will get a whole lot greener in years to come thanks to the efforts of some Primbee Public School green thumbs who took to the soil to plant a new Tiny Forest at Ray Crump Oval on Friday (21 August).