Media Releases
Thanking and supporting our carers this Carers Week
14 October 2024
People across NSW are being reminded of the essential role carers play in the community, this National Carers Week (13-19 October 2024).
Call for book donations to keep local kids reading this Summer
11 October 2024
The annual Paul Scully Kids Book Drive is back again for 2024.
Making the Gwydir Highway more resistant to disasters
11 October 2024
Safety improvements to the Gwydir Highway are now underway following approval of more than $10 million in funding from the Albanese and Minns Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Wheely easy access coming to Illawarra Train Stations as E-Scooter trial extension is confirmed
11 October 2024
The NSW Government is investing $10 million to make it safer and easier to walk and ride to 11 Illawarra stations.
Plans approved for new high school at Edmondson Park
10 October 2024
The Minns Labor Government’s commitment to deliver a new high school for Edmondson Park has taken a major step forward with the approval of the school’s State Significant Development application.
Wollongong to host Multicultural Water Safety Day
04 October 2024
As summer approaches, local government, sporting and community organisations have come together to host a free Multicultural Water Safety Day at Wollongong City Beach next Friday.
Improving food security for vulnerable people in the Illawarra
03 October 2024
Vulnerable residents in the Illawarra region will continue to benefit from local health and wellbeing supports, thanks to a funding boost for the Warrawong Residents.
Red tape to be cut from cemeteries and crematorium
30 September 2024
Planning reforms to fast-track minor works in cemeteries across the state, come into effect from today, scrapping more planning red tape.
Funding Boost for Local Cultural Events
25 September 2024
In a boost for local cultural events, the NSW Government has provided $20,000 in funding to two local organisations to host community-led festivals.
Construction on track for Fairy Meadow’s new ambulance station
25 September 2024
Construction of Fairy Meadow’s new ambulance station is on track for completion, with local paramedics soon to be handed the keys to the new purpose-built ambulance station.

