Media Releases
Help shape the future of Centennial Parklands
02 October 2026
The Minns Labor Government is inviting the community to help shape the future of Centennial Parklands, with consultation opening today to inform a new Plan of Management for one of Sydney's most treasured public spaces.
Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore revitalisation a step closer
02 October 2026
The Minns Labor Government has finalised the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore rezoning, paving the way for a vibrant waterfront destination with new homes, tourist accommodation, retail and public open space for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Record breaking year as Sydneysiders flock to Sydney Olympic Park in their millions
02 October 2026
Sydney Olympic Park has smashed its visitation record, welcoming 12.3 million visitors in 2025-26, up 2.5 per cent on the previous year and the highest attendance in the Park's history, including during the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Flood-impacted homeowners first in line for new East Lismore lots
01 October 2026
Flood-impacted homeowners will have the first opportunity to purchase land in East Lismore, following development approval for Stage 1 of Landcom’s resilient new community at Crawford Road.
Minns Labor Government successfully returns Parklea Correctional Centre to public hands
01 October 2026
The Minns Labor Government has today successfully returned Parklea Correctional Centre to public management, strengthening the state’s publicly operated correctional system and bringing hundreds of frontline jobs back into the NSW public sector.
New training to empower NSW strata committee members
01 October 2026
The Minns Labor Government is launching new training to build the knowledge, confidence, skills and capacity of strata committee members who have the power to make significant decisions that affect people’s homes, finances and daily lives in strata schemes like apartment blocks.
More than 4,300 homes declared State Significant
A further 15 projects have been declared as State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
Faster housing approvals unlocks $73 million for local infrastructure
29 September 2026
Across NSW, 44 councils are set to share in up to $73 million to deliver roads, parks and open spaces and community facilities to support growing communities, after speeding up development assessments and clearing housing backlogs under the second round of the Minns Labor Government’s Faster Assessments Incentive Program.
New rescue boat to help keep Illawarra waters safer
28 September 2026
Illawarra boaters are being urged to put safety first as the 2026-27 boating season gets underway, with a new rescue vessel launched to help keep people safe on the water.
$11 million to help social housing tenants access cheaper, cleaner energy in the Illawarra
28 September 2026
A new $11 million pilot program will demonstrate how rooftop solar, home batteries and virtual power plant technology can reduce power bills for social housing tenants in the Illawarra and create a more reliable electricity network for the region.

