Media Releases

New reforms to create more affordable housing

14 December 2023

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.

Penrith Beach date fixed as temperatures soar

14 December 2023

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.

Boost for seniors with hundreds of homes for Charlestown

12 December 2023

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.

Hydrogen bus trial arrives in the Illawarra this week

10 December 2023

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.

First look at the Warrawong Community Health Centre

08 December 2023

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.

A Shared Responsibility: The plan to begin addressing the housing crisis in NSW

07 December 2023

The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to address the housing crisis by rebalancing housing growth across the state with a focus on well-located homes close to transport, jobs and existing infrastructure.

Minns Labor Government establishes taskforce to tackle ED wait times in Illawarra & South Coast

The Minns Labor Government will establish a new taskforce to tackle emergency department (ED) wait times.

Next steps for Darling Harbour’s future

05 December 2023

The Darling Harbour of tomorrow is taking shape today with a major project progressing to the next phase of development and a new 2050 Vision being drafted by the NSW Government.

GoGet in a car and see the Illawarra

04 December 2023

A GoGet trial will start at Wollongong Station on Monday, providing visitors and locals with a new way to keep travelling after they jump off a train.

New planning rules to fast track low and mid rise housing

28 November 2023

The Minns Government is confronting the housing crisis with bold reforms to create tens of thousands of new, well-located, low-and mid-rise homes.