Following the submission of a planning proposal by the Byron Shire Council to encourage homes to be returned to the long term rental market, the NSW Government has endorsed a tightening of the cap on some non-hosted short term rental accommodation (STRA).

More than 350 flood affected homes in the Northern Rivers region can now be repaired, getting vulnerable people back on their feet and into safe housing thanks to Resilient Lismore’s Two Rooms Project, backed by $5 million in funding from the NSW Government.

A blue line will soon traverse the Illawarra, marking the route of the UCI Road World Championships which took place a year ago.

The Minns Labor Government’s budget has outlined its priorities for the Illawarra and South Coast, announcing significant investments into health, education and transport.

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.