Media Releases

Striking a better balance on later trading applications

07 May 2024

The NSW Government is introducing reforms to support restaurants and bars that want to trade later in locations that are not close by homes.

More than $200,000 in funding for Wollongong community sporting groups

06 May 2024

Seven sports organisations in the Wollongong electorate will share in a more than $200,000 funding boost from the NSW Government Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully, announced today.

Well-designed low and mid-rise housing is already in your backyard

03 May 2024

Today, the NSW Government and the Government Architect NSW, is launching an interactive map to showcase some of the best there is to offer in well-designed low and mid-rise homes.

The NSW Government is bringing planning into the 21st Century

30 April 2024

Councils will soon have the opportunity to trial AI in their local planning systems following a $5.6 million investment from the NSW Government.

Future focus for transport connections to Port Kembla

30 April 2024

he NSW Government has committed $500,000 to investigate the transport infrastructure needed to support the proposed redevelopment of BlueScope’s surplus industrial land at Port Kembla.

Hunter Street over station development gets planning tick

29 April 2024

A world-class precinct at Hunter Street is one step closer with plans for the key major CBD precinct receiving planning approval from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Planning changes begin today to deliver the homes NSW needs

29 April 2024

The first stage of the NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development (TOD) planning reforms is being delivered today, with the finalisation of the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP).

210,000 visitor milestone marks end of successful Penrith Beach season

26 April 2024

Hundreds of thousands of Western Sydney families enjoyed the sandy shores of Penrith Beach this summer, taking full advantage of the first-ever beach season at Penrith.

EPA seeking community input on Wollongong’s noisy car hotspots ahead of noise camera trial

26 April 2024

For too long residents in the Wollongong area have had to put up with noisy vehicles interrupting their peace. The NSW Government is taking action to end that.

NSW delivering on another election commitment with new Build to Rent site secured in Lismore

26 April 2024

Following the region’s early-April flooding event, the Australian and NSW Government’s disaster declaration has allowed Illawarra residents access to a range of special assistance