Minns Labor Government pay rise lands for New South Wales public school teachers

Tens of thousands of New South Wales public school teachers are up to $20,000 better off under the Minns Labor Government, as the latest increase to salaries hits bank accounts as part of the abolition of the Liberals and Nationals’ wages cap.

The pay rise for NSW public school teachers was a key measure to address teacher shortages, by lifting the status of the profession and restoring competitiveness with other states.

As part of the Minns Labor Government’s historic pay deal, NSW public school teachers

Thousands of Hunter potholes patched in statewide roads blitz

The Minns Labor Government is continuing its fight against potholes, with more than 625,000 potholes filled on state roads since coming to government in April 2023.

The Minns Labor Government is continuing its fight against potholes, with more than 625,000 potholes filled on state roads since coming to government in April 2023.

In the Hunter alone, 1,668 potholes have been filled on state roads since June 2026, with

Nearly 300 GPs trained to safely diagnose and treat ADHD

Almost 300 general practitioners across the state have completed training to be able to diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of the Minns Labor Government’s reforms to make essential healthcare more accessible, potentially saving thousands for families.

GPs who have completed the NSW endorsed prescriber training program are able to assess

Southwest Metro to open Friday 30 October 2026

The wait is almost over for southwest Sydney, with the Minns Labor Government today confirming passenger services on the new Southwest Metro will begin at 4:31am on Friday, 30 October.

The opening will mark a major milestone in Sydney's transport network, connecting communities from Bankstown through the CBD to the northwest on one continuous 66-kilometre Metro line.

From next Friday, passengers in Bankstown, Punchbowl, Wiley Park, Lakemba, Belmore,

Global and local design leaders shortlisted to shape the future of Bays West

The Minns Labor Government is moving ahead with plans to transform Bays West into Sydney’s newest waterfront suburb, bringing world-class design expertise together to help deliver thousands of new homes close to jobs, transport and the heart of the city.

With twice as many young people leaving Sydney to find opportunities elsewhere, the

Teralba identified as preferred Hunter site to build NSW’s next train fleet

Returning train manufacturing to the Hunter is a step closer with the NSW Government today confirming the former mine site at Teralba as the preferred location for the new state-owned facility that will build the next generation of NSW passenger trains.

The announcement is another step towards rebuilding local manufacturing in the Hunter,

New scheme to better protect workers from abuse, violence

Threatening, abusive and violent customers face being banned from businesses under tough new legislation being introduced today by the Minns Labor Government to protect NSW workers.

Workers in public-facing roles can be particularly exposed to aggressive and abusive behaviour, including from repeat offenders who return to the same workplace.

The new laws will give businesses and workers another tool to intervene before behaviour

Tree vandals on notice: clear illegally and you’ll pay double

The Minns Labor Government is cracking down on illegal tree clearing, introducing tougher penalties for vandals and greater enforcement powers for councils.

The tougher measures are a direct response to recent cases of tree vandalism and illegal tree removal which have drawn community anger.

While councils already have the option to pursue criminal charges for serious tree clearing

Minns Government releases twenty-year blueprint for transport in the Riverina Murray

The Minns Labor Government is planning for the future of the Riverina Murray, with a new 20-year transport plan outlining more than 50 initiatives to deliver safer roads, better public transport and stronger freight connections across the region.

The final Riverina Murray Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan identifies 52

138-year-old Cockle Creek Station accessibility upgrade moves into construction

Work is underway to transform Cockle Creek Station, with a major upgrade set to modernise the 138-year-old station and improve access and facilities for the Lake Macquarie community

Delivered as part of the Minns Labor Government’s more than $1 billion Safe Accessible Transport Program, the upgrade will include a new footbridge with lifts and stairs,