Media Releases
New legislation to crackdown on ‘factories of hate’
03 February 2026
The NSW Government will today introduce legislation into Parliament to strengthen councils’ enforcement powers to shut down unlawful places of worship.
Approval of new copper mine boosts NSW’s critical minerals potential
31 January 2026
The first new critical minerals and high-tech metals project under the Minns Labor Government has been approved, further securing NSW as a leading destination for critical minerals investment and boosting the supply of copper to support the state’s renewable energy transition.
Wollongong is in Volkanovski's corner
30 January 2026
Wollongong residents are encouraged to get behind local legend Alexander Volkanovski on Sunday as he defends his UFC Featherweight crown in Sydney.
Greening our City to sprout new roots in Wollongong
30 January 2026
Wollongong is reaping the rewards of the expansion of the Greening our City grant program to Illawarra-Shoalhaven, the Hunter, and Central Coast, with Wollongong City council receiving more than $480 000 to help ‘Green the Gong’.
NSW cities to get greener and cooler with $10 million tree planting boost
30 January 2026
The Minns Labor Government is delivering close to $10 million to plant around 24,000 trees which will green our streets and reduce the impacts of urban heating across Greater Sydney, the Illawarra-Shoalhaven, Hunter, and Central Coast.
New one-stop shop to deliver faster and simpler planning system
29 January 2026
A single front door for all major planning projects is taking shape with the Minns Labor Government putting the proposed regulatory changes to create the Development Coordination Authority (DCA) on public exhibition.
More than 8,000 first home buyers get their start in the Hunter, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
29 January 2026
New data reveals that 8,280 first home buyers in the Hunter, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie have been given a helping hand by the Minns Labor Government, saving an average of $21,513 off the cost of their first home.
Row of NSW Pattern Book terraces begin construction
27 January 2026
Construction has begun on a row of seven NSW Pattern Book terraces in Edmondson Park in Sydney’s South-West.
World-class entertainment is coming to Wollongong
23 January 2026
The Minns Labor Government has today revealed the vision for a new world-class sports and entertainment precinct in Wollongong, committing $17 million to unlock the next stage of planning to bring the project to life.
Dream home design off the dollar menu from January 31
23 January 2026
People have just over a week to secure their dream home design for just $1 with the NSW Pattern Book introductory offer for an architect design of a low-rise home set to end on 31 January.

