Media Releases

Around 1,300 new homes coming to Nowra and Kiama

19 June 2026

The Minns Labor Government is enabling the delivery of around 1,300 new homes across the NSW South Coast, finalising three major rezonings that will transform underutilised land in Nowra and Kiama into vibrant, well-connected neighbourhoods.

Bellambi estate to be renewed with up to 2,500 new homes

12 June 2026

The Minns Labor Government has paved the way for up to 2,500 new social, affordable, and private homes north of Wollongong, finalising the rezoning of the Bellambi estate today.

NSW backs even more housing with expanded Pre-sale Finance Guarantee

11 June 2026

The Minns Labor Government is expanding its successful $1 billion Pre-sale Finance Guarantee program to better support affordable housing and smaller residential developments, particularly in regional areas.

Close to 8,400 homes declared State Significant

10 June 2026

A further 27 projects have been declared as State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

Green light for safer journeys in Chain Valley Bay

10 June 2026

New traffic lights are in full operation today at the intersection of the Pacific Highway and Chain Valley Bay Road on the Central Coast, marking the completion of a $6.7 million upgrade that will improve safety and access for local residents and road users.

Plan to address Commonwealth government bed block in Illawarra

10 June 2026

The NSW Government is pursuing its own strategy to address the Commonwealth Government’s bed block of NSW hospitals - with almost 166 beds now occupied by community members waiting on Commonwealth Government funding for either an aged care or NDIS placement in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

Minns Labor Government backing innovative construction to build more homes faster

08 June 2026

The Minns Labor Government is backing faster and smarter ways to deliver more homes with modular terraces taking shape at Landcom’s Schofields development.

Making an icon even more iconic

The Minns Labor Government is unlocking the Sydney Opera House’s full potential, increasing capacity, hours and making common sense noise changes so the concerns of a few residents no longer compromise the experience of millions of concert goers at the world-famous icon.

New partnership helps more people avoid visits to EDs

05 June 2026

A new collaboration between NSW Ambulance and the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is helping patients receive the right care in the right place while easing pressure on emergency departments (EDs).

 

Cooler, greener playgrounds: 150 schools to benefit from expanded tree planting program

04 June 2026

The Minns Labor Government is investing $2.3 million to plant thousands of trees, shrubs and bush tucker gardens to help combat urban heating in more than 150 schools over the next four years.