Cyclone recovery works completed at Belongil Beach
NSW Government-funded cyclone repair works at Belongil Beach have been completed, with a vital access point used by emergency services in the region restored Crown Lands provided an emergency grant of $50,000 to Byron Shire Council after damage caused by Cyclone Alfred left Belongil Beach’s vehicle ramp unusable.
The Minns Labor Government works with industry to introduce facial recognition code to reduce gambling harm
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to work with industry to develop new harm minimisation measures to combat high risk gambling.
New Taskforce to coordinate support for Great Western Highway communities
The Minns Labor Government has today announced the establishment of the Great Western Highway Community Coordination Taskforce. The Taskforce is a whole-of-government initiative chaired by the NSW Reconstruction Authority and Transport for NSW, designed to streamline support to those impacted by the prolonged closure of the Great Western Highway.
Funding secured for Moonee Beach footbridge construction
The NSW Government will fund construction of a new Moonee Beach footbridge, delivering a boon for locals and tourists by restoring access to a treasured part of the Coffs Coast.
Lake Macquarie set to grow with new homes for Garden Suburb
Lake Macquarie is set to benefit from up to 160 new homes including 69 affordable homes, close to existing schools, shops, open spaces and just 20 minutes Southwest of Newcastle CBD under a state led rezoning proposal for the Garden Suburb which is currently on exhibition.
New Taskforce to coordinate support for Great Western Highway communities
The Minns Labor Government has today announced the establishment of the Great Western Highway Community Coordination Taskforce.
Arncliffe Central boosted to 75% social and affordable homes
The Minns Labor Government is keeping true to its promise to build more and better social and affordable housing, with more than 800 new homes under construction in Arncliffe.
Applications set to close for Central West flood resilience grants
Residents of Cabonne, Forbes, Lachlan, Parkes, and Euabalong are encouraged to apply for grants through the $40 million Resilient Homes Program. With applications closing later this month. Homeowners who have not yet applied for the grants, which are designed to assist homeowners in protecting their properties against future flood events, are encouraged to apply with applications closing on 31 March 2026.
Safe Staffing ratios to rollout in postnatal wards
The Minns Labor Government will begin the process to implement Safe Staffing Levels in dedicated postnatal wards, benefiting women and families with further improvements to public maternity care.
New crime data shows reforms targeting domestic violence working
New data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research shows the Minns Labor Government’s reforms targeting domestic violence offenders are making a difference.