Media Releases

New designs on the way for the NSW Pattern Book

11 February 2025

Thirteen highly skilled design practices have been commissioned by the Minns Labor Government to contribute additional low and mid rise designs to the NSW Pattern Book.

Build to rent homes for essential workers in Sydney take off

10 February 2025

New homes for rent at a subsidised rate are on the way for essential workers in Sydney with the Minns Labor Government today announcing the first site of it’s essential worker Build-to-Rent plan.

Body worn camera trial underway at Wollongong and Shoalhaven Hospitals

07 February 2025

The NSW Government’s 12-month trial of body worn cameras continues to be rolled out in selected hospitals in NSW Health

Wollongong businesses encouraged to pursue growth opportunities in South East Asia

06 February 2025

The huge trade potential of Wollongong and the wider Illawarra area will be the focus of the latest NSW Government ASEAN Market Update for NSW Businesses series being held in Wollongong today.

Single Employer Model grows with new doctors starting work across Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

06 February 2025

The NSW Government’s successful Single Employer Model is continuing to boost the regional health workforce, as another 29 doctors joined the Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway (RGSEP) this week, with five working in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

Northern Rivers businesses and not-for-profits better prepared for future disasters

05 February 2025

A program tailored for businesses and not-for-profits in the Northern Rivers to prepare for future disasters, continue to trade during tough times and develop strategies to recover following a disaster has been announced today by the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA).

NSW Government backs Upper Hunter’s industrial future

04 February 2025

The Future Land Use and Enabling Works project for Liddell Power Station has been approved by the Minns Labor Government, which will see the former power station, demolished, remediated and transformed for future industrial land uses.

New housing on track for Croydon

03 February 2025

More homes are on the way for Sydney’s Inner West with new planning controls being introduced around Croydon Station.

Housing Delivery Authority starts strong, creating the potential for more than 40,000 new homes

29 January 2025

In the first three weeks since the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) started accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for larger scale housing developments, it has already received nearly 100 proposals with the potential for more than 40,000 homes, with more expected.

Life-saving defibrillators to be installed at Wollongong sports facilities

28 January 2025

Three local sporting organisations have received funding from the NSW Government for new potentially life-saving defibrillators.