NSW regional news and media releases

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Ministerial media release
4 December 2025

Iron Arena expansion a gold medal win for the Manning region

In a slam dunk for regional sport, Taree now boasts a state-of-the-art basketball facility with the expansion of the Iron Arena now complete.

Ministerial media release
1 December 2025

New solution to a vintage problem: Minns Government delivers improved school bus services for the Hunter Valley

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to strengthen the services that regional communities and local students need and deserve, with improved bus services on the way for schools across the Hunter Valley.

Ministerial media release
28 November 2025

Minns Government’s smart $25 million boost to grow NSW’s agricultural industries

The Minns Labor Government today unveiled a $25 million investment program to boost the growth of agricultural industries across New South Wales, by funding agricultural businesses to embed innovation and productivity enhancements, plus lower operational greenhouse gas emissions.

Ministerial media release
24 November 2025

Up to 100 new jobs as Minns Labor government delivers major boost for Aviation and training in Shellharbour

The Minns Labor Government is investing more than $1.72 million into a major upgrade to aviation infrastructure at Shellharbour Airport which is set to deliver up to 100 new jobs, training opportunities and economic growth for the Illawarra.

Departmental Release
19 November 2025

Lennox Head accessing new tourism opportunities

The seaside village of Lennox Head is making waves as an accessible tourism destination following the completion of upgrades to the town’s iconic beachfront parkland.

Ministerial media release
19 November 2025

Minns Labor Government introduces legislation to support coal-producing communities

The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to secure the future of NSW’s coal-producing communities by introducing legislation to establish the Future Jobs and Investment Authority.

Departmental Release
18 November 2025

$1 million in funding available for Newcastle Port projects

Community groups and businesses in Newcastle have an opportunity to shape the city’s future with two weeks left to apply for $1 million in funding through the Newcastle Port Community Contribution Fund.

Departmental Release
18 November 2025

Smells like Team Spirit at Kempsey sportswear factory

Next time you watch a major sporting event on television you could also be looking at sportswear proudly made in regional NSW by a business supported with $100,000 in funding from the NSW Government.

Departmental Release
18 November 2025

Briefings to connect Central West businesses to local work

Businesses across the Mudgee and Dubbo regions are invited to attend a series of upcoming information and networking events that will spotlight work opportunities linked to the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) and major infrastructure projects.

Ministerial media release
15 November 2025

NSW Government puts puppies and buyers first with law changes starting 1 December

From 1 December, identification numbers for dog breeders and caps on the number of litters dogs can have, will become mandatory as part of a Minns Labor Government crackdown on unethical dog breeding practices.  

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