Media Releases

More affordable homes to be delivered faster

13 December 2024

The Minns Labor Government is removing unnecessary roadblocks to the delivery of more affordable homes in NSW with changes to the threshold for Infill Affordable Housing projects being sent to the Independent Planning Commission.

More well-located homes for St Leonards

12 December 2024

The Minns Labor Government is speeding up the delivery of new housing using streamlined solutions to planning assessment.

Hundreds more homes for West Dapto after rezoning

11 December 2024

The NSW Government is unlocking more housing in the Illawarra, following the rezoning of the remaining part of the stage 3 West Dapto Urban Release Area. 

Major economic boost to the Central West with Cowal gold mine granted extension, generating $134 million of investment

11 December 2024

The Cowal gold mine in the Central West has been granted an expansion by the Minns Labor Government to 2042, generating $134 million of capital investment and ensuring ongoing support for more than 500 jobs.

Community to guide the future of Moore Park South

08 December 2024

Moore Park South will be transformed by a new 20-hectare public park that will respond to the community’s future recreational needs in one of the densest residential areas in Australia.

Penrith Beach is back for another summer of fun

07 December 2024

Back and better than its first season, Penrith Beach is opening today for another summer of fun for Western Sydney.

Road and opportunities open at Naughtons Gap

06 December 2024

The inconvenient detour around a landslip at Naughtons Gap Road near Casino is now a thing of the past, following the completion of a $15.8 million disaster recovery project, funded by the Albanese and Minns Governments.

Final stage of Kooragang Island remediation complete

05 December 2024

The remediation of the former BHP land in Kooragang Island has been completed, creating a stunning new environmental and economic asset for Newcastle and the Hunter Region.

Penrith beach makes a splash with return date confirmed

02 December 2024

The Minns Labor Government has confirmed, on Saturday December 7th, Penrith Beach will be reopen for summer, providing access to a swimming spot for locals and visitors to cool down, relax and swim.

DA approved for build-to-rent homes in East Lismore

29 November 2024

 A $30 million election commitment from the Minns Labor Government to provide a much-needed boost to rental options in the Northern Rivers is now a step closer to being realised.