Media Releases

Biennale of Sydney returning to White Bay Power Station to celebrate its 25th edition

25 March 2025

The Biennale of Sydney, one of the world’s leading international contemporary art events, will return to White Bay Power Station for its milestone 25th edition from 14 March – 14 June 2026. 

Wollongong landscape designer celebrated with a Blue Plaque

Landscape designer Paul Sorensen, who designed Wollongong’s Gleniffer Brae and more than 100 other gardens in NSW is one of 16 new blue plaque recipients, as the Minns Labor Government spotlights people and events that have shaped our state’s rich history.

 

Final masterplan paves the way for industry investment in Richmond Valley

24 March 2025

The Minns Labor Government’s approval of the Richmond Valley Regional Jobs Precinct Master Plan signals to businesses that the Richmond Valley region is ready to host more job-creating businesses and investments.

 

Work set to begin on major upgrades to West Dapto Road

21 March 2025

Wollongong Council is excited to see the next phase of work begin on a major upgrade to West Dapto Road, between Shone Avenue and Yard Street. The start of this project marks another significant milestone for our region’s housing future

Funding to help make Wollongong Places of worship safer

19 March 2025

Faith organisations in the Wollongong electorate will benefit from the NSW Government’s Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants which fund safety improvements at places of worship.

Housing Delivery Authority delivers 15 more State Significant Developments

18 March 2025

The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has declared a further 15 housing proposals as State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

Albanese Government Infrastructure to help unlock 60,000 homes in New South Wales

17 March 2025

The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future, giving the green light for critical infrastructure to support nearly 60,000 new homes and make more than 100 social houses available across New South Wales.

More affordable homes on track for Campbelltown

11 March 2025

As part of the Minns Labor Government’s comprehensive plan to deliver more homes, Landcom has put forward a planning proposal which could deliver an additional 375 new homes at a major site in Campbelltown.

Recovery efforts gearing up in wake of Ex-TC Alfred

09 March 2025

Recovery services have begun setting up in Northern NSW ahead of community outreach as the NSW Government appoints a Recovery Coordinator in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Alyssa Norris named Wollongong Local Woman of the Year 2025

07 March 2025

Windang's Alyssa Norris has been named the 2025 Wollongong Local Woman of the Year.