Media Releases
Global Design Talent responds to International Design Competition for Sydney’s newest suburb
02 September 2026
The Minns Labor Government has marked a major milestone in the transformation of Bays West, with the first stage of the international design competition attracting 165 submissions from leading design teams across Australia and around the world.
Work soars ahead on Mount Ousley Interchange as crews prepare for final weekend closure
02 September 2026
The third and final scheduled weekend closure of Mount Ousley Road is set to take place this weekend, marking an important milestone for the Albanese and Minns Labor governments’ $402 million Mount Ousley Interchange project.
More than 1,700 homes declared state significant
01 September 2026
A further 10 projects have been declared as State Significant Development following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
Minns Labor Government unveils more than 40 initiatives set to shape the future of transport in the Illawarra Shoalhaven
01 September 2026
The Minns Labor Government has today delivered a key election commitment, releasing a blueprint for the future of transport in the Illawarra Shoalhaven.
Revamped lookout to deliver panoramic views across Western Sydney
31 August 2026
The Minns Labor Government has unveiled designs for a revamped lookout in Western Sydney which would provide a destination for walkers, runners and cyclists and great open space where visitors can gather, relax and enjoy natural beauty.
World-class sporting precinct delivered for Miranda
29 August 2026
The Shire’s beloved Seymour Shaw Park in Miranda has undergone major upgrades delivering a new world-class sporting and recreation precinct with multi-use sports fields, a new clubhouse, spectator seating and more.
Turning up the volume for Wollongong’s Yours & Owls festival
The Minns Labor Government is backing live music and local businesses in Wollongong, with major event funding confirmed for Yours & Owls Festival for a second year.
Making it easier for everyone, everywhere, to have their say on planning matters
27 August 2026
The Minns Labor Government is making it simpler and easier for communities to have their say on planning proposals replacing more than 100 separate plans currently in operation across NSW with a new statewide Community Participation Plan (CPP) from 1 September.
Brighter future for local sport with sporting field lighting upgrades
26 August 2026
Three local sporting fields will benefit from lighting upgrades that will allow for extended playing and training hours, improved safety for players and spectators, and enhanced capacity to host higher-level competitions, including state and national events because of funding from the Minns Labor Government.
Summertime in Sydney to heat up with new concert series in Centennial Park
26 August 2026
NSW will welcome a major new concert series next summer, with Sydney Summertime set to bring some of the world’s biggest music artists to Centennial Park across consecutive weekends in February and March 2027.

