Media Releases

Red tape to be cut from cemeteries and crematorium

30 September 2024

Planning reforms to fast-track minor works in cemeteries across the state, come into effect from today, scrapping more planning red tape.

Funding Boost for Local Cultural Events

25 September 2024

In a boost for local cultural events, the NSW Government has provided $20,000 in funding to two local organisations to host community-led festivals.

Construction on track for Fairy Meadow’s new ambulance station

25 September 2024

Construction of Fairy Meadow’s new ambulance station is on track for completion, with local paramedics soon to be handed the keys to the new purpose-built ambulance station.

$80,000 lifeline to support essential services in Warrawong

23 September 2024

The Warrawong Residents Forum (WRF) will be able to continue to deliver essential community services to the Warrawong community and surrounding suburbs, thanks to an $80,000 lifeline from the NSW Government.

Road to recovery and resilience: Wisemans Ferry Road remediation work forging ahead

20 September 2024

Repairs and betterment works are now underway for more than 40 landslip sites on Wisemans Ferry Road in Spencer and Gunderman on the Central Coast, thanks to $28.3 million from Albanese and Minns Government’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

From Sydney to London and beyond – the Pattern Book shortlist is here

16 September 2024

The future streetscapes of Sydney are a step closer to becoming a reality with 21 architecture teams shortlisted for the New South Wales Pattern Book Design Competition.

More schools on the way for Sydney’s North-West

16 September 2024

The Minns Labor Government is getting on with the job of delivering new high schools in Sydney’s North-West, announcing the site for a new public high school for two of the city’s fastest growing suburbs.

Award winners helping to build community resilience to disasters and emergencies

12 September 2024

A design for an amphibious dwelling and a community-led resilience initiative borne out of the Black Summer bushfires are among the NSW winners of the 2024 Resilient Australia Awards. The awards were attended and presented by Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully and Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib at Parliament House yesterday.

Bolstering water security for the Lower Hunter region

12 September 2024

The NSW Government has given the green light to build a seawater desalination plant in Belmont, a pivotal step toward bolstering water security in the region for generations to come.

Sydney to kick off nation-wide celebration of Olympic and Paralympic heroes

11 September 2024

The NSW Government is thrilled to kick off nation-wide celebration events to officially welcome home the Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams, with Sydneysiders encouraged to join in the green and gold party atmosphere in Darling Harbour this Friday.