Media Releases

Making the Gwydir Highway more resistant to disasters

11 October 2024

Safety improvements to the Gwydir Highway are now underway following approval of more than $10 million in funding from the Albanese and Minns Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Wheely easy access coming to Illawarra Train Stations as E-Scooter trial extension is confirmed

11 October 2024

The NSW Government is investing $10 million to make it safer and easier to walk and ride to 11 Illawarra stations.

Plans approved for new high school at Edmondson Park

10 October 2024

The Minns Labor Government’s commitment to deliver a new high school for Edmondson Park has taken a major step forward with the approval of the school’s State Significant Development application.

Wollongong to host Multicultural Water Safety Day

04 October 2024

As summer approaches, local government, sporting and community organisations have come together to host a free Multicultural Water Safety Day at Wollongong City Beach next Friday.

Improving food security for vulnerable people in the Illawarra

03 October 2024

Vulnerable residents in the Illawarra region will continue to benefit from local health and wellbeing supports, thanks to a funding boost for the Warrawong Residents.

Red tape to be cut from cemeteries and crematorium

30 September 2024

Planning reforms to fast-track minor works in cemeteries across the state, come into effect from today, scrapping more planning red tape.

Funding Boost for Local Cultural Events

25 September 2024

In a boost for local cultural events, the NSW Government has provided $20,000 in funding to two local organisations to host community-led festivals.

Construction on track for Fairy Meadow’s new ambulance station

25 September 2024

Construction of Fairy Meadow’s new ambulance station is on track for completion, with local paramedics soon to be handed the keys to the new purpose-built ambulance station.

$80,000 lifeline to support essential services in Warrawong

23 September 2024

The Warrawong Residents Forum (WRF) will be able to continue to deliver essential community services to the Warrawong community and surrounding suburbs, thanks to an $80,000 lifeline from the NSW Government.

Road to recovery and resilience: Wisemans Ferry Road remediation work forging ahead

20 September 2024

Repairs and betterment works are now underway for more than 40 landslip sites on Wisemans Ferry Road in Spencer and Gunderman on the Central Coast, thanks to $28.3 million from Albanese and Minns Government’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.