The Minns Labor Government has announced applications for the $1 million Port Kembla Community Investment Fund will open next Monday (20 October) with local groups and business encouraged to apply for grants of up to $250,000.

The Minns Labor Government is investing more than $2.8 million in two key projects in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven to boost the local economy and deliver jobs as part of its plan to drive economic development in regional NSW.

The next iconic addition to Sydney Harbour is nearing completion with the Minns Labor Government expected to reach construction completion of the new Sydney Fish Markets next month before handing over the keys to Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd ahead of an opening to the public.

Today, some of the State’s leading apprentices and trainees will sit down with NSW Skills Minister Steve Whan to share their views on how to improve the apprenticeship and traineeship system.

The Minns Labor Government is investing an additional $23.9 million to fast-track thousands of new homes in regional areas, as part of a package to support local councils to deliver infrastructure and strategic planning to support housing growth.

The Minns Labor Government’s ongoing statewide property audit has identified a further seven government-owned sites with the potential to deliver more than 600 new homes as part of its Building Homes for NSW program.

Communities in the Illawarra will benefit from a boost to frontline emergency care, with two new purpose-built ambulance stations confirmed for Warilla and Unanderra.

The Minns Labor Government is transforming a former Sydney Metro construction site in Chatswood’s CBD into hundreds of new homes, including 180 build-to-rent apartments for essential workers.

The Illawarra community is one step closer to benefitting from enhanced access to medical imaging services, with a new MRI machine installed at Wollongong Hospital as part of a $21.9 million investment to upgrade health services and infrastructure.

The Minns Labor Government is clearing the way for more world-class festivals and events at Centennial Parklands, increasing the cap on major events to support Sydney’s vibrancy agenda while protecting public green spaces.