Media Releases

173 graduate nurses and midwives to start work in the Illawarra Shoalhaven

14 February 2024

One hundred and seventy-three graduate nurses and midwives will start work across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) this year, providing a significant boost to local health services.

Sydney is at risk of becoming a city with no grandchildren – Productivity Commission report finds

13 February 2024

Today it has been revealed that Sydney is at risk of becoming a city with no grandchildren if we don’t meaningfully address the housing crisis.

Richmond Valley Regional Job Precinct draft master plan open for consultation

12 February 2024

The Richmond Valley Regional Job Precinct draft master plan is now on public exhibition which outlines a long-term vision to create up to 1900 highly skilled jobs and grow industries in the North Coast including agribusiness, manufacturing and food processing.

More green space to enhance liveability in NSW communities

12 February 2024

Communities across New South Wales will benefit from more green space in 2024 with $3.25 million in NSW Government grant funding now available to select councils.

NSW Opposition called on to stop playing politics and detail a housing plan after caught out again misleading the public

12 February 2024

Today, the NSW Liberal and National Opposition has been called on to detail their plan to increase housing supply in NSW after being caught out misleading the public about planning reforms that will give more people access to desperately needed housing.

Over 400 new homes for Lismore as first Resilient Lands site announced

09 February 2024

The NSW Government is today announcing a partnership between Southern Cross University (SCU), Landcom and the NSW Reconstruction Authority which will unlock a parcel of university land for housing development to tackle the housing crisis in the Northern Rivers and support flood affected residents.

New Bradfield City Centre Master Plan revealed in major step for Western Sydney Aerotropolis

05 February 2024

Planning for one of the biggest economic development projects undertaken in Australia, the Bradfield City Centre, has taken a major step forward with the draft Master Plan now available for community feedback.

Illawarra, Shellharbour & Shoalhaven residents receive everyday medications from their local pharmacists

Residents in the Illawarra, Shellharbour and Shoalhaven have received almost 700 consultations for everyday medications from community pharmacists, under the NSW Government’s pharmacy prescription trial.

More chances to have your say on the Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy

02 February 2024

Two extra engagement sessions on the Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy have been added at the request of the Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully MP.

150,000 visitors flock to Western Sydney’s first beach

02 February 2024

Penrith Beach trial has made a big splash since its mid-December opening with more than 150,000 people visiting to escape the summer heat.