Media Releases
Wollongong bus layover relocation begins next week
01 July 2025
Work to relocate bus Wollongong’s bus layover facilities from Marine Drive to Atchison Street is ready to begin, starting Monday 7 July.
Nearly 6,000 more homes declared state significant
01 July 2025
A further 21 projects have been declared as State Significant Development following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
Temporary ambulance site opens at Unanderra
30 June 2025
A temporary ambulance site has opened at Unanderra, to support NSW Ambulance staff on the road in the Illawarra region and enhance emergency and mobile care for the Wollongong community.
First development to benefit from Labor’s affordable housing reforms officially opens
27 June 2025
A North Strathfield development has become the first to deliver homes using the extra height and floor space offered under the Minns Labor Government’s infill affordable housing bonus.
Wollongong Crown Reserves Secure Funding
27 June 2025
Member for Wollongong Paul Scully today announced over $150,000 in grants to maintain and upgrade Crown land reserves across the Illawarra.
NSW Budget invests in Illawarra & South Coast
24 June 2025
The Minns Labor Government’s state budget continues major investment in the Illawarra and South Coast with a strong focus on health, education and transport.
Investment Delivery Authority to turbocharge business investment in NSW
23 June 2025
NSW is set to secure our place as a global hub for innovation and investment with the creation of the Minns Labor Government’s Investment Delivery Authority and nearly $80 million in innovation funding as part of the 2025-26 Budget.
$4.8 million to return 1.6 hectares of parkland for the Inner West
21 June 2025
The Minns Labor Government is returning 1.6 hectares of parkland to the people of the Inner West thanks to a $4.8 million investment in the 2025-26 Budget.
Supporting More Homes and Better Infrastructure for NSW
19 June 2025
The Minns Labor Government is taking further steps to help address the state’s housing crisis and build a better NSW, with new Budget measures that make it easier to deliver more homes—alongside the infrastructure and services communities need.
$9.2 million splash for Penrith Beach, Regatta Centre and Whitewater Stadium
15 June 2025
Western Sydney’s favourite swim spot, Penrith Beach (affectionately known as ‘Pondi’) will return for two more seasons and the Sydney International Regatta Centre and Penrith Whitewater Stadium will be upgraded thanks to a $9.2 million investment from the Minns Labor Government.