Media Releases

20 more projects declared state significant through the Housing Delivery Authority

03 April 2025

Today, a further 20 projects have been declared as State Significant Development following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) that has been established by the Minns Labor Government.

Return and Earn machine returns to central Wollongong

02 April 2025

Return and Earn has become even easier for residents of central Wollongong. 

NSW Government launching agency league table

31 March 2025

The Minns Labor Government is publishing State Agency League Tables to monitor and hold the performance of 22 state Government agencies, state-owned corporations and electrical supply authorities delivering development in NSW to account.

Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Revitalisation secures planning approval

27 March 2025

Plans for a heritage revitalisation of the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo have been approved by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces. 

Biennale of Sydney returning to White Bay Power Station to celebrate its 25th edition

25 March 2025

The Biennale of Sydney, one of the world’s leading international contemporary art events, will return to White Bay Power Station for its milestone 25th edition from 14 March – 14 June 2026. 

Wollongong landscape designer celebrated with a Blue Plaque

Landscape designer Paul Sorensen, who designed Wollongong’s Gleniffer Brae and more than 100 other gardens in NSW is one of 16 new blue plaque recipients, as the Minns Labor Government spotlights people and events that have shaped our state’s rich history.

 

Final masterplan paves the way for industry investment in Richmond Valley

24 March 2025

The Minns Labor Government’s approval of the Richmond Valley Regional Jobs Precinct Master Plan signals to businesses that the Richmond Valley region is ready to host more job-creating businesses and investments.

 

Work set to begin on major upgrades to West Dapto Road

21 March 2025

Wollongong Council is excited to see the next phase of work begin on a major upgrade to West Dapto Road, between Shone Avenue and Yard Street. The start of this project marks another significant milestone for our region’s housing future

Funding to help make Wollongong Places of worship safer

19 March 2025

Faith organisations in the Wollongong electorate will benefit from the NSW Government’s Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants which fund safety improvements at places of worship.

Housing Delivery Authority delivers 15 more State Significant Developments

18 March 2025

The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has declared a further 15 housing proposals as State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).