Media Releases
76 junior doctors to start on-the-job training in Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD
25 January 2024
The Illawarra Shoalhaven region will benefit from a major boost to its local medical workforce – with 76 of medical graduate interns starting work in local public hospitals this month – the Minister for Health Ryan Park announced on Thursday.
Community support for Wollongong bus layover plan
19 January 2024
The Wollongong community has provided feedback and support for three new bus layover sites, with planning work set to continue in 2024.
Major Contract Awarded for Mount Ousley Interchange
18 January 2024
More than 50,000 motorists who travel through the base of Mount Ousley each day are a step closer to safer and faster journeys with the award of the major contract to Fulton Hogan to design and build a new interchange.
Biggest planning reforms in a generation to deliver a pipeline of housing supply
18 January 2024
Today the reality of the challenge facing the NSW Government in tackling the housing crisis has been laid bare, further highlighting the significant need for the once in a generation planning reforms that the government introduced in December last year.
Sydney lifts its cap on fun – officially raising the cap on concerts at the SCG precinct
17 January 2024
The NSW Government is today announcing the lifting of the archaic SCG precinct concert cap from an average of 4 events a year to 20 events a year – putting an end to these restrictions that have stifled the NSW economy and its cultural lifeblood.
Wind farm approved to deliver clean energy to 700,000 homes
22 December 2023
Clean, renewable energy to power up to 700,000 homes a year has been given the green light with the NSW Government’s approval for the Yanco Delta wind farm in the state’s South West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).
Green light for the return to racing at Western Sydney International Speedway
22 December 2023
Speedway racing will make a long-awaited but welcome return to Eastern Creek in early 2024 following the appointment of a new Venue Manager and Operator for Western Sydney International Speedway.
$30,000 funding boost to cater for Berkeley community kitchen upgrade
21 December 2023
Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully, has delivered another election commitment with $30,000 in funding secured for the much-needed upgrade of kitchen facilities at Berkeley Neighbourhood Centre.
Final master plan sets vision for jobs growth in Albury
21 December 2023
The long-term vision to create highly skilled jobs and boost the Riverina economy has been released courtesy of the Albury Regional Job Precinct final master plan, which outlines a prosperous future for the NEXUS Industrial Precinct and adjacent land.
Penrith Beach attendees rejoice as ‘Pondi’ booms on opening day
20 December 2023
Western Sydney’s first beach has been hailed a success by locals as more than 1200 people descended onto golden sand to cool off at Penrith Beach on its opening day on Tuesday.