NSW Reconstruction Authority– media releases
Browse media releases from the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
Plans released for Stage 1 of East Lismore’s 400-home future community
The NSW Government has released plans for the first stage of a major housing development in East Lismore that will deliver at least 400 new homes and is inviting the community to have a say.
Community hubs and hardship payments activated after bushfires
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to support communities affected by recent bushfires, announcing today that recovery hubs will be established and hardship payments made available for individuals and families whose homes were destroyed or damaged or who are facing severe hardship due to the recent fires.
Buyback auctions end year on a high with Christmas target exceeded
The Minns Labor Government has exceeded its target of selling 42 flood buyback houses before Christmas after 60 people attended the last auction in Lismore overnight, with sale prices ranging from $7000 to $25,500.
Major housing boost for Northern Rivers with 112 new social homes
The Minns Labor Government is building more homes, more quickly in the Northern Rivers, delivering 112 new homes across Alstonville, Casino and Lismore.
Natural Disaster Declaration for Lake Macquarie LGA following bushfires
The Albanese and Minns Governments have activated additional assistance for communities impacted by recent bushfires with a Natural Disaster Declaration for the Lake Macquarie Local Government Area.
Natural disaster declarations made for six LGAs following NSW Bushfires
The Albanese and Minns Governments have activated disaster assistance to communities in 6 Local Government Areas (LGAs) following a number of bushfires across New South Wales.
Deadline approaching for Northern Rivers homeowners as Resilient Homes Program enters final phase
The NSW Government is issuing a final call for homeowners to apply for support under the Resilient Homes Program, which offers eligible residents the opportunity to have their homes voluntarily bought back or receive funding to repair and strengthen properties against future flooding.
Central West homeowners urged to return recovery into resilience as program nears close
Flood-affected homeowners across the Central West are encouraged to apply for the Resilient Homes Program before 31 March 2026, in time for the full closure by end of June 2027.
Lismore flood buyback auction draws record crowd as 12 homes offered for sale
A record crowd of nearly 100 people attended the ninth flood buyback house auction in Lismore overnight, with successful bidders walking away with homes ranging from $400 to $79,000.
Sandhills Wetlands reopened as part of almost $26 million Byron Bay flood resilience project
The restoration of a major wetland in the heart of Byron Bay is part of a $26 million project to reduce the impact of flooding in the tourist destination, as well as keeping pollution away from its celebrated beaches.