NSW regional news and media releases
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Investor interest grows as Jindabyne Mountain Bike and Adventure Park Expressions of Interest open
The eyes of the mountain biking community are on the Jindabyne Mountain Bike and Adventure Park, with strong interest from investors at home and overseas with the NSW Government’s formal Expressions of Interest open.
$50 million for building thriving regional communities
The Minns Labor Government has announced a new $50 million fund that will deliver regional community connection and build up creative, industry and sporting events that boost economic development and enhance the lifestyle of regional families, workers and businesses.
Government moves to make feral pig and deer management bigger and better as nearly 250k pigs culled over past three years
The Minns Labor Government has sought a technical review of feral pig and deer management to build on the historic levels of success that have seen almost a quarter of a million pigs culled across NSW in the past three years.
Applications now open for $2 million latest round of eID equipment rebates
Applications are now open for the second round of the Minns Government’s eID rebate program which offers eligible farmers and others a 50 per cent rebate, up to a maximum of $1,500, for the purchase of a handheld eID reader.
Women reshaping industries named NSW/ACT finalists for AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
Three inspirational women from New South Wales have been selected as finalists in the 2026 NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award, recognising their leadership in education, technology and workforce sustainability.
NSW Government delivers powerful statewide action weed program to protect farming and public lands
The Minns Labor Government has delivered one of the pivotal foundations of its Biosecurity Action Plan with the $40.7 million NSW Weeds Action Program (WAP) guaranteeing for the first time four-year funding to local organisations to combat the impact of priority weeds.
City celebrates opening of expanded Newcastle Art Gallery
The newly expanded and modernised Newcastle Art Gallery is now open.
New $9m Centre for Australian Horticultural Market Access officially unveiled on Central Coast
The Minns Labor Government has unveiled the new $9 million state-of-the-art Centre for Australian Horticultural Market Access (CAHMA) in Ourimbah on the State’s Central Coast designed to strengthen the Government’s primary industries research capabilities.
Free wellbeing workshops for rural women
Women in eight regions in New South Wales will have access to practical wellbeing and self-care training with the launch of free Women’s Wellbeing Workshops ahead of NSW Women’s Week.
$15.3 million major upgrade Dubbo PCYC youth sports centre
The Minns Labor Government partnership with the PCYC will together fund $15.3 million to deliver major upgrades to the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) Dubbo Sports World that will boost local sporting facilities and deliver life-changing opportunities for young people in western NSW.