Media Releases

Low and Mid-Rise policy to unlock 112,000 homes in five years

21 February 2025

The Minns Labor Government’s Low and Mid-Rise policy is set to deliver 112,000 homes across New South Wales over the next five years as the next stage of the policy comes into effect.

Housing Delivery Authority fast tracks 6,400 new homes

18 February 2025

The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has declared eleven housing proposals State Significant Development (SSD) creating capacity for 6,400 new well-located homes, following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

Central Barangaroo gets the tick of approval

17 February 2025

Barangaroo has reached its next major milestone with the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces granting approval of the modification request for Central Barangaroo.

South Coast Build to Rent homes construction to start

14 February 2025

Landcom’s build to rent project on the South Coast will start construction in the coming months to deliver much needed housing supply and security for the region's renters.

Greater Sydney is about to get a whole lot greener

13 February 2025

Councils in Greater Sydney and the Central Coast are invited to apply for a share of $4 million in grants to build more parks, playgrounds, walking tracks and restore local bushlands.

Construction underway on Wollongong Hospital Upgrades

13 February 2025

Construction is officially underway on upgrades to Wollongong Hospital, which will deliver enhanced health services and infrastructure for the Illawarra.

 

New designs on the way for the NSW Pattern Book

11 February 2025

Thirteen highly skilled design practices have been commissioned by the Minns Labor Government to contribute additional low and mid rise designs to the NSW Pattern Book.

Build to rent homes for essential workers in Sydney take off

10 February 2025

New homes for rent at a subsidised rate are on the way for essential workers in Sydney with the Minns Labor Government today announcing the first site of it’s essential worker Build-to-Rent plan.

Body worn camera trial underway at Wollongong and Shoalhaven Hospitals

07 February 2025

The NSW Government’s 12-month trial of body worn cameras continues to be rolled out in selected hospitals in NSW Health

Wollongong businesses encouraged to pursue growth opportunities in South East Asia

06 February 2025

The huge trade potential of Wollongong and the wider Illawarra area will be the focus of the latest NSW Government ASEAN Market Update for NSW Businesses series being held in Wollongong today.