Regional business and economy news in NSW

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Special Activation Precinct updates

Get the latest updates, plans and resources on our precincts in Parkes, Wagga Wagga, Moree, Snowy Mountains, Williamtown and Narrabri.

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Regional Job Precinct updates

Get the latest updates and developments on Albury, Richmond Valley, South Jerrabomberra and Namoi Regional Job Precincts in NSW.

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Latest regional business and economy media releases

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Ministerial media release
13 May 2026

A new era of certainty for White Cliffs opal industry

The Minns Labor Government welcomes the Commonwealth decision to allow opal mining to continue at White Cliffs, securing local jobs, businesses and the future of the town’s iconic industry.

Ministerial media release
30 April 2026

NSW Government delivers $5.7 million boost to the Shoalhaven South Coast aquaculture industry

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to invest in the South Coast’s aquaculture industry, today announcing the government together with four local businesses are investing $5.7 million into boosting the Shoalhaven South Coast oyster, kelp and seafood sector.

Ministerial media release
30 April 2026

Construction starts on Shellharbour’s new marine tourism precinct

Today the Minns Labor Government alongside Shellharbour Council celebrated the start of construction on the Boathouse Tourism and Marine project at Shellharbour, which will eventually deliver jobs and boost the local economy with its transformation into a major tourism destination.

Ministerial media release
30 March 2026

New Offshore Artificial Reefs bringing fresh fishing opportunities to Ballina and Coffs Harbour

A new artificial reef has been installed off the Ballina coast, and a second reef will be deployed off Coffs Harbour within weeks as the Minns Labor Government works to boost tourism and sustainable recreational fishing along coastal NSW.

Ministerial media release
24 March 2026

Empty warehouse becomes innovative solution to boost housing in Western NSW

The NSW Government continues to find innovative and adaptive ways to address the housing crisis in regional areas, transforming a former commercial warehouse site in the Central West into 14 new social homes.

Ministerial media release
17 November 2025

NSW Government delivers $1.1 million for local Goulburn truck builder – up to 15 new skilled jobs

A truck manufacturing business in Goulburn is set to strengthen the local economy and create up to 15 new skilled jobs, supported by a $1.14 million grant from the Minns Labor Government.

Ministerial media release
13 November 2025

Footy fever to hit Wagga Wagga for the 2026 NRLW Magic Round

Wagga Wagga will host the 2026 NRLW Magic Round in August 2026 with all 12 womens teams playing at Geohex Park in what is set to be a huge economic, sporting and tourism boost for the region.

Ministerial media release
29 October 2024

Scoring goals for Queanbeyan City’s football future

Queanbeyan’s oldest football club is set to score the goal of getting a new home thanks to $1.9 million in funding from the Minns Labor Government.

Ministerial media release
25 September 2024

Lismore Regional Gallery reopens after $5.1 million restoration

Lismore Regional Gallery will re-open to residents and visitors after the completion of a multi-faceted restoration project jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Governments.

Ministerial media release
24 September 2024

Call for more mates to support Port Macquarie’s Sailability

The Port Macquarie community group, Sailability, is calling for volunteers ahead of this year’s sailing season, as the club prepares to take to the Hastings River again on Wednesday 25 September.

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