Western Sydney’s first beach has been hailed a success by locals as more than 1200 people descended onto golden sand to cool off at Penrith Beach on its opening day on Tuesday.

It’s official – Western Sydney’s first beach is open for business thanks to a $1.7 million investment by the Minns Labor Government.

The Australian Government and NSW Government continue to support Wollongong City Council to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects, with the Stuart Park All Ages Abilities Playground now complete.

The state-led rezoning for Parramatta's Church Street North precinct, alongside the Parramatta Light Rail, is now complete allowing for up to 1,800 new homes to be built.

The NSW Government is seeking community feedback on a discussion paper to help guide a development strategy for the future Wollongong Health Precinct.

A new State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) introducing housing reforms to make it faster and easier to build more affordable housing has come into effect today, following a policy announcement made by the Minns Government in June of this year.

With temperatures continuing to soar, the people of Western Sydney only have a short wait until they can cool off at a major new swimming spot at Penrith Lakes this summer.

The Hunter will soon see a significant boost in seniors’ housing following the NSW Government’s approval of a $240 million seniors and disability housing development.

The state’s newest hydrogen bus will enter service in the Illawarra on Monday as it starts doing the rounds on Wollongong’s popular free Gong Shuttle loop.

Communities across the Illawarra have been given a first look at the designs for the new Warrawong Community Health Centre, which will be built on part of the Port Kembla Hospital site.