Media Releases
Aerotropolis lifts off as Badgerys Creek Master Plan gets greenlight
11 July 2025
Business is set to take off with the finalisation of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis’ first private-sector Master Plan, which is expected to create nearly 12,500 jobs and attract significant investment into Bradfield, Australia’s newest city.
Wollongong expands EV charging network with 12 new chargers
09 July 2025
The Minns Labor Government is installing 12 new Electrical Vehicle chargers across Wollongong, as part of a $5 million expansion of the kerbside and carpark electric vehicle charging network in NSW.
More EV chargers hitting NSW kerbsides
09 July 2025
Electric Vehicle drivers in NSW will soon have access to another 549 new kerbside chargers across 130 suburbs, thanks to a $2.8 million investment by the Minns Labor Government
First look at hundreds of new homes for essential workers
07 July 2025
The Minns Labor Government is today revealing the concept designs and plans for how the former WestConnex dive site in Annandale will transform surplus government land into around 577 new homes, including 220 dedicated to build to rent housing close to the city for essential workers.
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.