Media Releases
$209 million Armidale battery to help power peak demand
12 December 2025
A large-scale battery near Armidale with the capacity to supply 60,000 homes during peak times has been given the green light for construction.
One of the world’s largest land transformations ready to begin in Port Kembla
11 December 2025
The Minns Labor Government has enabled one of the world’s largest land transformation projects to get underway finalising the rezoning of BlueScope’s Port Kembla site to pave the way for a new high-tech precinct.
Shifting the dial on strategic planning to deliver more homes jobs and industry
10 December 2025
The Minns Labor Government has released three new draft strategic planning documents which re-align Sydney’s long-term housing and jobs growth planning in line with the state’s landmark reforms and initiatives.
Wentworth Park to support thousands of new homes
09 December 2025
The Minns Labor Government is today announcing a new future for Wentworth Park, unlocking 7,300 new homes around the site and delivering much needed multipurpose community sporting facilities for the wider precinct.
Community invited to shape future Illawarra and Shoalhaven transport system
09 December 2025
The Minns Labor Government has today released the draft Illawarra Shoalhaven Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP), a 20-year vision to guide the region’s transport future and support one of the most strategically important and fast-growing regions in NSW.
Penrith Beach kicks off its third season, today, with a community day and new programs
06 December 2025
You asked, and we listened – the Minns Labor Government is bringing back Western Sydney's favourite swim spot, a day ahead of schedule, with Penrith Beach welcoming beachgoers from today for its third year in a row.
NSW Inland Rail on track: Narrabri to North Star
05 December 2025
The Minns Labor Government has greenlit the final leg of Inland Rail in NSW – Phase 2 of the Narrabri to North Star section – clearing the tracks for faster freight, better connectivity, and a boost in regional jobs.
Minns Labor Government welcomes OpenAI’s investment to NSW
05 December 2025
The State’s reputation as a global tech hub was confirmed today with the announcement from OpenAI that NSW will be home to the Asia Pacific’s first OpenAI for Countries initiative with a $7 billion data centre in Sydney.
Work begins on new public preschools for Berkeley and Kanahooka
04 December 2025
Wollongong families can look forward to more fee-free early learning as shovels hit the ground on new Public Preschools for Hayes Park Public School and Berkeley West Public School.
Culturally significant harbour swim spot re-opens for summer
02 December 2025
Barangaroo’s much loved swim spot, Marrinawi Cove, has officially re-opened just in time for summer, after an upgrade undertaken by the Minns Labor Government has taken the popular bay spot to another level delivering a larger swimming area and increased amenities.

