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.