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.