Media Releases
Inclusive Play Spaces for Wollongong
18 December 2023
The Australian Government and NSW Government continue to support Wollongong City Council to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects, with the Stuart Park All Ages Abilities Playground now complete.
Rezoning finalised for hundreds of new Parramatta Homes
15 December 2023
The state-led rezoning for Parramatta's Church Street North precinct, alongside the Parramatta Light Rail, is now complete allowing for up to 1,800 new homes to be built.
Help shape the future of Wollongong’s Health Precinct
15 December 2023
The NSW Government is seeking community feedback on a discussion paper to help guide a development strategy for the future Wollongong Health Precinct.
New reforms to create more affordable housing
14 December 2023
A new State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) introducing housing reforms to make it faster and easier to build more affordable housing has come into effect today, following a policy announcement made by the Minns Government in June of this year.
Penrith Beach date fixed as temperatures soar
14 December 2023
With temperatures continuing to soar, the people of Western Sydney only have a short wait until they can cool off at a major new swimming spot at Penrith Lakes this summer.
Boost for seniors with hundreds of homes for Charlestown
12 December 2023
The Hunter will soon see a significant boost in seniors’ housing following the NSW Government’s approval of a $240 million seniors and disability housing development.
Hydrogen bus trial arrives in the Illawarra this week
10 December 2023
The state’s newest hydrogen bus will enter service in the Illawarra on Monday as it starts doing the rounds on Wollongong’s popular free Gong Shuttle loop.
First look at the Warrawong Community Health Centre
08 December 2023
Communities across the Illawarra have been given a first look at the designs for the new Warrawong Community Health Centre, which will be built on part of the Port Kembla Hospital site.
A Shared Responsibility: The plan to begin addressing the housing crisis in NSW
07 December 2023
The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to address the housing crisis by rebalancing housing growth across the state with a focus on well-located homes close to transport, jobs and existing infrastructure.
Minns Labor Government establishes taskforce to tackle ED wait times in Illawarra & South Coast
The Minns Labor Government will establish a new taskforce to tackle emergency department (ED) wait times.