Media Releases

NSW Government will increase support for flood affected communities

19 September 2023

The NSW Government has established a new $150 million Community Restoration Flood Fund in the 2023-24 Budget to support disaster impacted communities in the Northern Rivers and Central West.

$2.2 billion Housing and Infrastructure Plan

19 September 2023

The Minns Labor Government is today outlining significant long-term reform in NSW to begin the task of confronting the housing crisis.

New-look Children’s Ward officially unveiled at Wollongong Hospital

18 September 2023

The Illawarra’s youngest patients now have access to a new-look and expanded Children’s Ward at Wollongong Hospital, thanks to a $4.3million partnership with i98FM Illawarra Convoy and the Illawarra Community Foundation.

Budget will invest in Illawarra and South Coast healthcare

15 September 2023

The NSW Government will make good on its healthcare commitments for the Illawarra and South Coast in the upcoming state budget, including improvements to Wollongong Hospital and upgrades to Milton Ulladulla Hospital.

4,500 new homes to confront the housing crisis

15 September 2023

Castle Hill’s Showground Station precinct is now capable of accommodating an extra 4,500 potential new homes following an amendment to The Hills Local Environment Plan (LEP).

Wollongong the first city centre in NSW to roll out E-scooters

10 September 2023

There will be a new way to get around the Gong from the end of this month, with Wollongong locals able to jump on a shared Neuron e-scooter, as part of a trial which is expected to run for 12 months.

Scully welcomes Supreme Court appointment of administrator for Oasis Village at Windang

05 September 2023

The decision by the NSW Supreme Court to appoint an administrator to run the Oasis Village in Windang is a clear victory for the rights of residents.

$115 million to ensure disaster recovery and preparedness

04 September 2023

The NSW Government is committing $115 million to properly resource the NSW Reconstruction Authority and better ensure NSW communities are prepared for natural disasters and can recover faster.

Minns Labor Government opens up Sydney New Year’s Eve premium vantage points for the public

03 September 2023

The Minns Government has today confirmed that NSW-government-owned sites around the Sydney Harbour foreshore will be free for the public this New Year’s Eve, fulfilling an election commitment.

Research confirms density close to CBD, lowers infrastructure costs

28 August 2023

The NSW Productivity Commissioner’s latest report confirms that the Minns Government’s approach to housing is on the right track.