Media Releases
New homes for North Wollongong Station Precinct
03 November 2025
The Minns Labor Government has unlocked the opportunity for more than 5,300 new homes in the Illawarra after finalising planning controls for the North Wollongong Station Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precinct.
Growing pipeline of housing approvals in NSW
03 November 2025
New South Wales has recorded more than 50,000 new housing approvals in the past year – the first time since 2023 the state has reached this milestone – showing momentum growing in the NSW housing pipeline.
Sydney’s spookiest street party is back and scarier than ever
31 October 2025
Ghost Festival is back and spookier than ever transforming Sydney’s historic Rocks and Circular Quay precinct for four nights of spine-tingling fun, immersive experiences, and a Halloween street festival.
First IDA round attracts a $136 billion potential investment surge for NSW
30 October 2025
The Minns Labor Government’s Investment Delivery Authority has received 48 major investment proposals worth $136 billion following the first round of expressions of interest, marking a significant milestone in NSW’s productivity reforms.
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.

