Saturday, October 31, 2026

Construction commences on new South Windsor Ambulance Station

The Hawkesbury community is set for a major boost to frontline emergency care, with construction now underway on the new South Windsor ambulance station.

The investment at South Windsor will strengthen frontline emergency ambulance services and provide paramedics with a modern base and additional capacity to support the growing Hawkesbury community.

The purpose-built ambulance station on Acacia Close is being delivered as part of

Staff and volunteers celebrated at the 2026 NSW Health Awards

NSW Health staff and volunteers have been celebrated for their innovation, kindness and commitment to providing outstanding care at the 28th annual NSW Health Awards, held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney last night.

The awards are a celebration of the people and teams across NSW Health

Investing in a carer-friendly future for NSW

The Minns Labor Government is backing greater recognition and support for unpaid carers in NSW with $1.6 million under the 2026/2027 Carers Investment Grant Program.

The program will boost the capacity of not-for-profit community organisations to better identify, recognise and support unpaid carers.

Building on the record of the previous grant round, the Carers Investment Grant

Albanese and Minns Labor governments deliver safer level crossings for regional NSW

Three more level crossings in western New South Wales are now safer for motorists, pedestrians and freight operators, with several others nearing completion ahead of the busy grain harvest.

New boom gates, flashing lights and warning bells are now operating at crossings

Angus Barnes wins the 2025 Graham Gregory Award at the NSW Wine Awards

The Minns Government has announced Bunnamagoo Wines General Manager Angus Barnes as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Graham Gregory Award, recognising his exceptional leadership, service and impact on the New South Wales wine industry.

NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty presented the award to Mr Barnes at

Community reminded to have their say on Regional Corridors Upgrade Program – Newcastle to Dubbo

The NSW Government is reminding locals to have their say and help prioritise short, medium and long term projects along the Golden Highway corridor, as part of the new $1.74 billion Regional Corridors Upgrade Program.

A Strategic Options Summary Report has been prepared, identifying projects

Sydney Dogs & Cats Home moves into Kurnell

The Sydney Dogs & Cats Home has officially reopened its doors at a new permanent site at Kurnell, in a major expansion which will result in thousands more pets reunited with their owners or finding loving new homes.

Since 1946, Sydney Dogs & Cats Home has been providing shelter and

David Harris MP announces retirement at 2027 state election

Today I announce that I will not re-contest my seat of Wyong at the upcoming New South Wales State Election on 13 March 2027.

I can confirm that I will continue in my current role as the local member for Wyong and carry out my full ministerial duties within the Minns Labor Government until the election.

The announcement marks the conclusion of a parliamentary career spanning 16

First look at new regional helicopter bases

Communities across rural and regional NSW have been given their first look at the design for new regional helicopter bases, as part of a planned expansion to NSW’s aeromedical network and enhancing access to emergency care.

Moruya and Wagga Wagga will be the first of the new regional ambulance

Southwest Metro: the train has left the station

Today at 4:31am, the first train left Bankstown Station marking the commencement of passenger services on the new Southwest Metro.

Prior to the first service, hundreds of passengers lined the platform at the new Bankstown Station ready to board Train Set 29, which departed for the 66-kilometre, 80-minute journey to Tallawong via the CBD.

This ends one of the most complex rail transformation projects in the world, with