Media Releases

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.

Warrawong Plaza rezoned for 1,300 new homes

28 February 2025

Warrawong is ready for an additional 1,300 well-located homes following the approval of new planning controls for Warrawong Plaza. 

Housing Delivery Authority fast tracks 18 projects as State Significant Developments

27 February 2025

The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has declared a further 18 housing proposals State Significant Developments (SSDs) following the second round of recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority.

Broken Hill’s energy future secured by hi-tech air energy storage system

25 February 2025

An old Broken Hill mine site will soon be transformed into a first-of-its-kind compressed air energy storage system, delivering energy security, jobs and investment to Broken Hill.