Media Releases

World-class entertainment is coming to Wollongong

23 January 2026

The Minns Labor Government has today revealed the vision for a new world-class sports and entertainment precinct in Wollongong, committing $17 million to unlock the next stage of planning to bring the project to life.

Dream home design off the dollar menu from January 31

23 January 2026

People have just over a week to secure their dream home design for just $1 with the NSW Pattern Book introductory offer for an architect design of a low-rise home set to end on 31 January.

NSW housing completions hit five year high

21 January 2026

NSW has recorded its highest housing completion numbers in five years, with 13,057 homes completed from July to September 2025. This is the highest quarter for the state since March 2021.

New Crime Commissioner appointed

21 January 2026

Stephen Dametto has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the NSW Crime Commission, to lead its important work of tackling serious and organised crime.

Pre-sale Finance Guarantee unlocks Inner West homes

21 January 2026

The Minns Labor Government’s world-leading Pre-sale Finance Guarantee program is helping fast track new homes with a redevelopment in the Inner West receiving the first guarantee under the $1 billion scheme.

The world’s best fish market officially opens in Sydney

19 January 2026

Sydney is now home to the world’s best fish market following the Minns Labor Government completing the new Sydney Fish Market that officially opens for business today.

Help kick off the upgrade of Leichhardt Oval

16 January 2026

Designs for the $40 million upgrade of Sydney’s iconic Leichhardt Oval have been unveiled and the community is encouraged to have its say on the proposal. 

Serving up plenty of sporting fan-fun for Sydneysiders with an Australian Open live-site at Darling Harbour

15 January 2026

Sydney sport lovers and tennis fans are invited to gather for free fan action this summer at the Darling Harbour 2026 Australian Open live site, as the Minns Labor Government keeps the city vibrant for all ages.

NSW Government to shut down illegal hate preaching venues

12 January 2026

The Minns Labor Government will give councils stronger powers to shut down unlawful premises hosting hate preachers by allowing utilities to be cut off where operators ignore planning laws and cease-use notices.

Back to the future as work begins at Woollahra ghost station

09 January 2026

Work at Sydney’s first new heavy rail station in more than a decade begins this weekend with essential investigations to assess ground conditions and existing structures at the site ahead of future construction.