Media Releases

NSW Opposition’s ‘analysis’ ignores regions

04 March 2025

In a stunning display of just how out of touch they are, the NSW Opposition have ignored the
Illawarra, Hunter and Central Coast in a desperate attempt to criticise planning reforms that will
deliver homes for young people.

Up to 650 new homes for the Shoalhaven as part of plans for Nowra riverfront precinct

04 March 2025

Two major housing projects in Nowra will be prioritised by the Minns Labor Government, in partnership with Shoalhaven City Council, to deliver up to 650 new homes.

Warrawong Plaza rezoned for 1,300 new homes

28 February 2025

Warrawong is ready for an additional 1,300 well-located homes following the approval of new planning controls for Warrawong Plaza. 

Housing Delivery Authority fast tracks 18 projects as State Significant Developments

27 February 2025

The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has declared a further 18 housing proposals State Significant Developments (SSDs) following the second round of recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority.

Broken Hill’s energy future secured by hi-tech air energy storage system

25 February 2025

An old Broken Hill mine site will soon be transformed into a first-of-its-kind compressed air energy storage system, delivering energy security, jobs and investment to Broken Hill.

Low and Mid-Rise policy to unlock 112,000 homes in five years

21 February 2025

The Minns Labor Government’s Low and Mid-Rise policy is set to deliver 112,000 homes across New South Wales over the next five years as the next stage of the policy comes into effect.

Housing Delivery Authority fast tracks 6,400 new homes

18 February 2025

The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has declared eleven housing proposals State Significant Development (SSD) creating capacity for 6,400 new well-located homes, following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

Central Barangaroo gets the tick of approval

17 February 2025

Barangaroo has reached its next major milestone with the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces granting approval of the modification request for Central Barangaroo.

South Coast Build to Rent homes construction to start

14 February 2025

Landcom’s build to rent project on the South Coast will start construction in the coming months to deliver much needed housing supply and security for the region's renters.

Greater Sydney is about to get a whole lot greener

13 February 2025

Councils in Greater Sydney and the Central Coast are invited to apply for a share of $4 million in grants to build more parks, playgrounds, walking tracks and restore local bushlands.