Media Releases
Housing Delivery Authority delivers 15 more State Significant Developments
18 March 2025
The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has declared a further 15 housing proposals as State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
Albanese Government Infrastructure to help unlock 60,000 homes in New South Wales
17 March 2025
The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future, giving the green light for critical infrastructure to support nearly 60,000 new homes and make more than 100 social houses available across New South Wales.
Recovery efforts gearing up in wake of Ex-TC Alfred
09 March 2025
Recovery services have begun setting up in Northern NSW ahead of community outreach as the NSW Government appoints a Recovery Coordinator in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Alyssa Norris named Wollongong Local Woman of the Year 2025
07 March 2025
Windang's Alyssa Norris has been named the 2025 Wollongong Local Woman of the Year.
Culture Mix Festival gets a $250,000 funding boost
06 March 2025
The Minns Government will provide $250,000 to Wollongong City Council for the Culture Mix festival, Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully MP, announced today.
Australia’s newest city starting to take shape
05 March 2025
The Western Sydney Aerotropolis is set to take-off, with the official opening of the first building at Bradfield City Centre and the release of the Minns Labor Government’s infrastructure delivery plan which will drive further investment into the region.
New free virtual health service opens to Illawarra and Shoalhaven
05 March 2025
The Minns Labor Government has expanded a new free virtual healthcare service to the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.
Councils should apply flexibility to keep shelves stocked as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches
05 March 2025
The Minns Government is asking councils to take into consideration the need for additional supply chain support when responding to any complaints about operations at warehouses and distribution centres, wholesale and retail centres.
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.