Media Releases

Major rezonings to unlock homes, jobs and health services for Shellharbour

29 October 2025

The Minns Labor Government is accelerating two major rezonings in Shellharbour to unlock approximately 5,700 new homes, create jobs, and help drive the region’s transformation into a world-class health and innovation precinct.

100-year time capsule for Powerhouse Parramatta

29 October 2025

NSW’s brightest minds from students, educators, academics, industry researchers, scientists and enthusiasts can nominate innovations which best capture this moment in time, with the Powerhouse Parramatta preparing items to be included in a time capsule to be opened in 100 years.

Major rezoning to unlock more homes for Gosford

28 October 2025

The Minns Labor Government is fast-tracking a major rezoning of Gosford City Centre to unlock approximately 1,900 new homes, support local jobs, and create better public spaces.

Vision for Sydney’s next central park begins to come to life

28 October 2025

The Minns Labor Government is today unveiling draft plans for the new 20 hectare park in Moore Park South, giving Sydney its first preview of a new world class public space, community and sporting facilities and a reconfigured golf offering.

Greens delay much needed NSW Planning reforms

24 October 2025

Critical planning system reforms have been stalled in the Upper House, following repeated obstruction from the Greens, opposing more homes, jobs and the energy transition for NSW.

Let us entertain you: cap on major events at Randwick Racecourse to be lifted

24 October 2025

The Minns Labor Government is turbocharging events and entertainment in Sydney, lifting the cap on major events at Royal Randwick Racecourse to allow up to ten major cultural events of between 5,000 and 15,000 people each year, in addition to race days.

More than 4,900 homes declared state significant

22 October 2025

A further 18 projects have been declared as State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

Significant improvements in emergency care at Wollongong Hospital

17 October 2025

Wollongong Hospital has achieved improvements in emergency department (ED) performance, resulting in faster patient transfers into the ED and earlier commencement of treatment.

Digital transformation helping to deliver more homes faster

17 October 2025

Two major digital initiatives introduced by the NSW Government are set to help bring more homes online sooner through increased transparency and better infrastructure planning.

Approved solar farm to power 175,000 homes and boost regional jobs

16 October 2025

The Minns Labor Government continues to build a reliable renewable energy grid across NSW with the approval of the $1.2 billion Richmond Valley Solar Farm near Rappville in the Northern Rivers which will generate enough clean energy to power around 175,000 homes each year.