Media Releases

Minns Labor Government turning up the live music, under statewide vibrancy reforms

19 October 2023

The Minns Labor Government is removing red tape to bring back live music and encourage local entertainment zones that are as vibrant and diverse– as traditional precincts like the Sydney CBD – especially at night.

Major construction milestone in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital redevelopment

19 October 2023

Major construction is underway on the $940 million redevelopment of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA), which will deliver the biggest transformation in the hospital’s 140-year history.

Asset improvements at Figtree and Towradgi

The stormwater culvert at The Avenue Figtree will be improved with the addition of a Debris Control Structure and Towradgi Surf Club will receive a new roof as part of the Australian and NSW governments investment in building infrastructure to more resilient standards.

$260 million builds back more resilient assets

13 October 2023

The Albanese and Minns Governments are building infrastructure back better across areas of New South Wales impacted by natural disasters over the past three years.

2023 Kids Book Drive open for donations

13 October 2023

Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully MP, has officially launched his 2023 Kids Book Drive.

Have your say on rezoning plans for Explorer Street in Eveleigh

13 October 2023

The NSW Government is seeking feedback on a rezoning proposal for the Explorer Street social housing estate in Eveleigh with draft plans now on public exhibition.

$64 million for priority Riparian repair work

12 October 2023

Waterways and estuaries including creeks, rivers and wetlands impacted by last year’s floods will be regenerated and protected from future disasters through a Riparian Stabilisation Package.

Bushfire Recovery Centre opens in Bermagui

11 October 2023

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is opening a Recovery Centre at Bermagui Surf Club from today to support communities in and around the Bega Valley Shire recover from the Coolagolite Road bushfire.

On-grass parking to remain available at Moore Park to ensure equal access for event goers

10 October 2023

The NSW Government will provide an extension to on-grass parking at Moore Park whilst supplementary parking solutions are being built, to ensure these public facilities are accessible to all residents, not just those nearby or those who have easy access to public transport.

New DA withdrawal guidelines for councils to boost housing supply

10 October 2023

The NSW Government is ramping up its efforts to have fewer Development Applications (DAs) withdrawn and to get more people into homes sooner by releasing new guidelines for councils.