Media Releases
Let us entertain you: cap on major events at Randwick Racecourse to be lifted
24 October 2025
The Minns Labor Government is turbocharging events and entertainment in Sydney, lifting the cap on major events at Royal Randwick Racecourse to allow up to ten major cultural events of between 5,000 and 15,000 people each year, in addition to race days.
More than 4,900 homes declared state significant
22 October 2025
A further 18 projects have been declared as State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
Significant improvements in emergency care at Wollongong Hospital
17 October 2025
Wollongong Hospital has achieved improvements in emergency department (ED) performance, resulting in faster patient transfers into the ED and earlier commencement of treatment.
Digital transformation helping to deliver more homes faster
17 October 2025
Two major digital initiatives introduced by the NSW Government are set to help bring more homes online sooner through increased transparency and better infrastructure planning.
Approved solar farm to power 175,000 homes and boost regional jobs
16 October 2025
The Minns Labor Government continues to build a reliable renewable energy grid across NSW with the approval of the $1.2 billion Richmond Valley Solar Farm near Rappville in the Northern Rivers which will generate enough clean energy to power around 175,000 homes each year.
$1 million available to further improve Port Kembla precinct
13 October 2025
The Minns Labor Government has announced applications for the $1 million Port Kembla Community Investment Fund will open next Monday (20 October) with local groups and business encouraged to apply for grants of up to $250,000.
NSW Government delivers $2.8 million boost for economic development in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven
13 October 2025
The Minns Labor Government is investing more than $2.8 million in two key projects in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven to boost the local economy and deliver jobs as part of its plan to drive economic development in regional NSW.
New Sydney Fish Market nears completion as retailers prepare to reel in locals and visitors
09 October 2025
The next iconic addition to Sydney Harbour is nearing completion with the Minns Labor Government expected to reach construction completion of the new Sydney Fish Markets next month before handing over the keys to Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd ahead of an opening to the public.
Voices of apprentices and trainees drive NSW training reform
08 October 2025
Today, some of the State’s leading apprentices and trainees will sit down with NSW Skills Minister Steve Whan to share their views on how to improve the apprenticeship and traineeship system.
$23.9 million boost to fast-track housing in regional NSW
08 October 2025
The Minns Labor Government is investing an additional $23.9 million to fast-track thousands of new homes in regional areas, as part of a package to support local councils to deliver infrastructure and strategic planning to support housing growth.

