Media Releases

Full steam ahead for the Albury to Illabo section of the Inland Rail project

18 October 2024

The NSW Government has approved the Albury to Illabo section of the 1,600-kilometre Inland Rail project between Brisbane and Melbourne.

More homes for Orange to be delivered through new planning pathway

17 October 2024

As part of the Minns Labor Government’s plan to confront the housing crisis, a proposal from Landcom to deliver 330 new homes in Orange, with 20 per cent of these homes being identified as affordable housing, is on exhibition for community feedback.

Thanking and supporting our carers this Carers Week

14 October 2024

People across NSW are being reminded of the essential role carers play in the community, this National Carers Week (13-19 October 2024).

Call for book donations to keep local kids reading this Summer

11 October 2024

The annual Paul Scully Kids Book Drive is back again for 2024.

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.