Media Releases

Australia's first commercial hydrogen refuelling station opens at Port Kembla

28 July 2023

Port Kembla is now home to Australia's first commercial hydrogen refuelling station for zero emissions heavy road vehicles, in a major breakthrough towards de-carbonising the region’s 7,000 heavy vehicles.

Millions more invested in Northern Rivers flood resilience

28 July 2023

Raised bridges, widened flood channels, and improved drainage in the townships of Woodburn, Coraki and Lismore are among the latest projects funded under a $150 million program from the Albanese Government to improve the flood resilience of the Northern Rivers.

NSW Government investing $40.9 million to fast-track critical infrastructure in high growth communities

23 July 2023

The NSW Government is investing $40.9 million to fast-track critical infrastructure for rapidly growing communities in Greater Sydney and the Central Coast where around 18,000 new homes are set to be built in the next three years.

Shared pathway upgrade to support tandem cyclists

21 July 2023

Tandem cyclists are safer in the saddle after a NSW Government upgrade to a shared recreational pathway at Lake Illawarra improved access for a local charity that organises rides for people with impaired vision and other disabilities.

Green light for two new batteries to help secure power for 100,000 homes

19 July 2023

The NSW Government has approved two new batteries to help future-proof New South Wales’ power supply for more than 100,000 homes in the Central-West Orana and Upper Hunter regions.

Boosting Illawarra’s nightlife a focus for 24-Hour Economy Commissioner

19 July 2023

Driving the growth of the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region’s restaurant, bar and hospitality sector was the focus of a special event held in Wollongong’s Illawarra Hotel last night.

Swinging into action with Stuart Park Playground tender – Wollongong

13 July 2023

Last month, Wollongong City Council endorsed a tender for the first stage of works on the new All Ages All Abilities Playground at Stuart Park. This is an exciting next step for the project that aims to make play accessible to everyone!

New Secretaries appointed to Transport for NSW and Department of Planning and Environment

13 July 2023

The NSW Government has today announced the appointment of a new Transport Secretary and a new Secretary of the Department of Planning and Environment. Both are ongoing, permanent roles.

Public wharf upgrades completed at Lake Illawarra

07 July 2023

The NSW Government has completed almost $1 million in upgrades to two public jetties at Lake Illawarra to support community recreation.

GPM Marine Constructions was contracted by Crown Lands to undertake a $814,863 upgrade of Dix's Wharf at Lake Heights.

Construction of Fairy Meadow's first ambulance station underway

07 July 2023

The Wollongong community is a step closer to having a new state-of-the-art ambulance station, with construction underway at the Fairy Meadow site.