Media Releases

Future focus for transport connections to Port Kembla

30 April 2024

he NSW Government has committed $500,000 to investigate the transport infrastructure needed to support the proposed redevelopment of BlueScope’s surplus industrial land at Port Kembla.

Hunter Street over station development gets planning tick

29 April 2024

A world-class precinct at Hunter Street is one step closer with plans for the key major CBD precinct receiving planning approval from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Planning changes begin today to deliver the homes NSW needs

29 April 2024

The first stage of the NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development (TOD) planning reforms is being delivered today, with the finalisation of the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP).

210,000 visitor milestone marks end of successful Penrith Beach season

26 April 2024

Hundreds of thousands of Western Sydney families enjoyed the sandy shores of Penrith Beach this summer, taking full advantage of the first-ever beach season at Penrith.

EPA seeking community input on Wollongong’s noisy car hotspots ahead of noise camera trial

26 April 2024

For too long residents in the Wollongong area have had to put up with noisy vehicles interrupting their peace. The NSW Government is taking action to end that.

NSW delivering on another election commitment with new Build to Rent site secured in Lismore

26 April 2024

Following the region’s early-April flooding event, the Australian and NSW Government’s disaster declaration has allowed Illawarra residents access to a range of special assistance

New diploma gives the future of planning a strong start

21 April 2024

In a first for NSW, budding planners will soon have a TAFE pathway into the planning profession with a new diploma open for enrolments.

Boost for vital Marine Rescue services at Port Kembla

19 April 2024

Marine Rescue Port Kembla can continue keeping people safe on the water 24 hours a day thanks to $70,784 in NSW Government funding.

Major planning changes coming into effect to deliver the homes NSW needs

12 April 2024

The NSW Government’s Transport Orientated Development planning reforms estimated to deliver over 170,000 more well-located, well-designed and well-built homes throughout the Sydney, the Illawarra, Hunter and Central Coast begin this month.

Recovery centres open in the Illawarra to support flood-affected residents

12 April 2024

Following the region’s early-April flooding event, the Australian and NSW Government’s disaster declaration has allowed Illawarra residents access to a range of special assistance measures.