Media Releases
$5 million commitment to deliver a recreational fishing haven for Western Sydney
17 October 2026
The Minns Labor Government is investing $5 million into making Penrith Lakes a recreational fishing haven that will open parts of the parklands to people for the first time after the transformation is completed in 2028.
Wentworth Park’s next chapter: more sporting fields and open space for the community
16 October 2026
Wentworth Park is set for a major transformation, with the Minns Labor Government moving ahead with plans to turn the former greyhound racing site into community sporting fields and public open space as part of an expanded 14-hectare parkland.
Pre-sale Finance Guarantee accelerates almost 1300 new homes
16 October 2026
The Minns Labor Government is fast-tracking the delivery of 1300 new homes under its $1 billion Pre-sale Finance Guarantee.
Biggest service boost in a decade for South Coast passengers
15 October 2026
Passengers on the South Coast Line will get more a frequent and reliable train service when a new timetable comes into effect on 15 November, with peak services between Wollongong and Sydney increasing to every 15 minutes, and off-peak services doubling to run every 30 minutes.
Once-in-a-generation tourism opportunity in the Blue Mountains
14 October 2026
In a major move for tourism Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah is beginning the process to welcome overnight guests for the first time, looking to create a unique visitor destination within a UNESCO World Heritage-listed area and one of Australia's most spectacular botanic garden settings.
Hundreds of new homes unlocked for East Tamworth
14 October 2026
The Minns Labor Government is boosting housing supply in Tamworth unlocking more than 200 new homes, including over 70 social and affordable dwellings, on 15.5 hectares of vacant government-owned land identified through the land audit.
Vision for new SES base at Callan Park in sight
13 October 2026
Investigations into a new SES facility at Callan Park are commencing following the passage of the Minns Labor Government’s Greater Sydney Parklands Trust Amendment (Review) Bill 2026.
Construction complete for new Warrawong Community Health Centre
12 October 2026
Construction is complete on the new Warrawong Community Health Centre, which will provide a broad range of community-based healthcare services in a contemporary and welcoming facility for residents across the Illawarra.
Town Hall Square proposal declared state significant
09 October 2026
Following the receipt of advice from the Independent Planning Commission (IPC), I have declared the City of Sydney’s proposal for a new square opposite Sydney Town Hall as State Significant Development (SSD).
Ending the erosion of Windang foreshore
09 October 2026
The Minns Labor Government and Wollongong City Council are working together to end the erosion on part of the Windang Foreshore.

