Media Releases

Speeding up the planning system to get shovels in the ground sooner

02 March 2026

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to slash red tape and speed up assessment times with the second proclamation that enacts reforms introduced through the NSW Planning Systems Reform Act 2025 enabling fast-tracked pathways that could halve assessment times.

Construction powers ahead for new public preschools in Wollongong

02 March 2026

Work is powering ahead across Wollongong’s four new public preschools, as the Minns Labor Government continues delivering the largest expansion of public preschools in the state’s history.

Upgraded Cleveland Road link to unlock West Dapto future

27 February 2026

Wollongong City Council’s vision for a connected West Dapto continues to take shape, with upgrade works to Fowlers Road between Fairwater Drive and Cleveland Road now complete.

Housing and infrastructure on the fast track through works in kind

26 February 2026

The Minns Labor Government is making it easier and faster to deliver the infrastructure which supports housing growth with the release of the finalised Works-in-Kind (WIK) Guideline and Infrastructure Opportunity Plans (IOPs).

New parks and infrastructure in the pipeline for Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precincts

23 February 2026

The Minns Labor Government has unveiled the designs of a new park at Kellyville and released the first $90 million of infrastructure grants from a $520 million investment in the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precincts. 

New parks and infrastructure in the pipeline for Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precincts

23 February 2026

The Minns Labor Government has unveiled the designs of a new park at Kellyville and released the first $90 million of infrastructure grants from a $520 million investment in the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precincts. 

Wollongong Regional Tennis Centre serves up bright sporting future

20 February 2026

A new chapter in the sporting history of Wollongong has begun, with the Wollongong Regional Tennis Centre officially opened on Friday.

More homes and jobs in the pipeline for Wollongong Health Precinct

20 February 2026

The Minns Labor Government is unlocking more homes, jobs, and industry with the finalisation of the Wollongong Health Precinct strategy.

More than 2000 patients already treated in expanded Wollongong Hospital Emergency Short Stay Area

19 February 2026

Wollongong Hospital’s expanded Emergency Short Stay Area (ESSA) is now fully operational, increasing capacity to provide more timely access to care and helping improve patient flow through the emergency department (ED).

New Wave Concert Series at Sydney Fish Market to reel in evening visitors

18 February 2026

The Minns Labor Government is putting Sydney on show, as the latest icon on Sydney’s foreshore - the new Sydney Fish Market - will host a three-week twilight Concert Series, bringing live music, fresh seafood and harbourfront energy to the heart of the celebrations.