Media Releases

Raising capacity for venues is another shot in the arm for vibrancy

17 November 2024

Capacity at venues that provide outdoor dining could be increased under proposed reforms that continue the Minns Labor Government’s crusade to unshackle entertainment and nightlife.

Penrith Stadium ready for kick off

16 November 2024

Penrith Stadium Redevelopment has reached a major milestone with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure granting planning consent, clearing the path for a contract to be awarded and work to start.

The future face of Sydney revealed with pattern book designs released

15 November 2024

The Minns Labor Government has today revealed six outstanding designs that have been selected as the winners of the NSW Pattern Book Design Competition, helping deliver more well-built homes, faster.

NSW Government to launch new Housing Delivery Authority to boost housing supply

15 November 2024

The Minns Labor Government is today announcing the establishment of a new state-led approval pathway for major residential housing projects, as well as a process for rezonings – neither having to be approved by councils, cutting approval times and speeding up the delivery of new homes.

Construction completed on Fairy Meadow’s new ambulance station

15 November 2024

The Wollongong community will soon have access to enhanced emergency health care, with construction of Fairy Meadow’s new ambulance station now complete.

Housing Taskforce speeding up the delivery of more homes

14 November 2024

The Minns Labor Government is today revealing an under the radar Housing Taskforce that has already unlocked over 13,000 homes by resolving delays on developments that have been stuck in government bureaucracy, helping to deliver more homes and jobs.

$52 million extra to help Byron's disaster recovery

14 November 2024

More than $52.5 million in additional disaster recovery funding has been approved by the Albanese and Minns Governments to help the Byron Shire Council restore damaged road infrastructure.

Humelink transmission project receives tick of approval

14 November 2024

The HumeLink transmission project has been approved by the Minns Labor Government, making it one of the largest transmission projects to be approved in the state’s history. The approval means it can now proceed to the Commonwealth Government for final approval.

Tolland Estate set for a new lease of life

06 November 2024

The Minns Labor Government will deliver nearly 500 new homes to the Wagga Wagga community, 40 per cent of which will be new, modern social and affordable housing following the approval of the rezoning request for the Tolland Renewal Project

Community urged to give feedback on plans for precinct around future Orchard Hills Metro

31 October 2024

As part of the Minns Government’s commitment to deliver more well-located homes close to jobs and transport, the community surrounding the future Orchard Hills Station is being consulted on the precinct’s Stage One rezoning proposal.