Media Releases
New housing options approved near Western Sydney International Airport
19 May 2026
The Minns Labor Government is unlocking more housing choice for Western Sydney families, with new planning changes allowing small secondary dwellings such as granny flats and studios in areas around Western Sydney International Airport least affected by aircraft noise.
Almost $1 million in grants for Port Kembla community projects
18 May 2026
The Port Kembla community is set to benefit from a major boost to local facilities, services and programs, with Marine Rescue NSW among 11 recipients of funding through the latest round of grants from the Minns Government’s Port Kembla Community Investment Fund.
Warrawong Seawall works begin as parklands transformation takes shape
15 May 2026
Construction is underway on the new Warrawong Seawall, marking the first major milestone in the revitalisation of Warrawong Parklands and the Lake Illawarra foreshore into a renewed waterfront destination for the Illawarra community.
Boosting safety at Wollongong’s places of worship
14 May 2026
Faith communities across the Wollongong electorate are set to benefit from an investment aimed at strengthening safety at places of worship, with four local organisations receiving funding under the latest round of the Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants.
Making it easier to build homes in NSW
14 May 2026
The Minns Labor Government is making it easier and faster to build homes with two new pathways which could halve assessment times for low-rise homes which account for 70 per cent of all development applications (DA).
Housing Delivery Authority 12 month review finalised as pipeline grows to 117,000 homes
13 May 2026
A further eleven projects, in metropolitan Sydney, have been declared as State Significant Development following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
Glenfield West Rezoning Proposal to boost new and affordable homes
13 May 2026
The Minns Labor Government is building better communities in South-West Sydney, with a rezoning proposal now on public exhibition for Glenfield West which could deliver around 1,200 homes close to public transport, jobs and essential services.
Sydney’s newest cultural venue to welcome the community for a weekend of free festivities
09 May 2026
The Minns Labor Government is opening the doors to The Cutaway at Barangaroo with a vibrant weekend of free music, art and culture, inviting Sydneysiders to experience the newly transformed world-class venue for the first time.
Turning up the volume on Sydney’s waterfront with new busking spots at Sydney Fish Market
08 May 2026
The Minns Labor Government is expanding opportunities for street performers, with four new busking sites added at the Sydney Fish Markets.
Minns Labor Government invests $600,000 to make Central Coast’s Peninsula greener and cooler
08 May 2026
The Minns Labor Government is investing $600,000 to help transform the streets, parks, and public spaces of Ettalong, Umina and Woy Woy into cooler, greener environments.

