Media Releases
$1.9 million to put Illawarra, Wollongong and Shoalhaven night-time districts on the map
29 July 2025
The NSW Government’s successful night-time district grant support initiative, the Uptown program, has expanded to Wollongong, Illawarra and the Shoalhaven.
More than 10,800 more homes declared state significant
24 July 2025
A further 30 projects have been declared as State Significant Development following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
Building a green energy future brick by brick
18 July 2025
In a major step towards greener construction, the Minns Labor Government has greenlit a new $81.4 million bioenergy facility in Horsley Park that will power one of the country’s largest brick manufacturing plants.
Progressing a revitalised Gosford waterfront
17 July 2025
The Minns Labor Government is progressing the revitalisation of Gosford’s waterfront with a focus on enhancing public space and improving connectivity in the short term while providing opportunities for longer term investment.
New Housing Pattern Book designs that can be approved in ten days are launched
16 July 2025
The Minns Labor Government is today launching the NSW Housing Pattern Book of low-rise designs, alongside a a world-first new Complying Development pathway, that will speed up the delivery of new homes significantly.
Free winter fun for everyone this July
12 July 2025
Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and The Rocks are transforming into a Winter Wonderland bursting with free fun this July.
Aerotropolis lifts off as Badgerys Creek Master Plan gets greenlight
11 July 2025
Business is set to take off with the finalisation of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis’ first private-sector Master Plan, which is expected to create nearly 12,500 jobs and attract significant investment into Bradfield, Australia’s newest city.
Wollongong expands EV charging network with 12 new chargers
09 July 2025
The Minns Labor Government is installing 12 new Electrical Vehicle chargers across Wollongong, as part of a $5 million expansion of the kerbside and carpark electric vehicle charging network in NSW.
More EV chargers hitting NSW kerbsides
09 July 2025
Electric Vehicle drivers in NSW will soon have access to another 549 new kerbside chargers across 130 suburbs, thanks to a $2.8 million investment by the Minns Labor Government
First look at hundreds of new homes for essential workers
07 July 2025
The Minns Labor Government is today revealing the concept designs and plans for how the former WestConnex dive site in Annandale will transform surplus government land into around 577 new homes, including 220 dedicated to build to rent housing close to the city for essential workers.