NSW Budget delivers Newcastle Logistics Precinct to support energy investment
The Minns Labor Government is investing $115.5 million to build the Newcastle Logistics Precinct – a critical new hub that will support the delivery of more reliable and affordable renewable energy to homes and businesses across NSW.

Water exemptions made to speed up new homes
The Minns Labor Government is fast-tracking the delivery of new homes and infrastructure with temporary groundwater license exemptions now in place to speed up construction, slashing red tape and costs for developers.

Young Hunter families to benefit from creation of 1,000 new free public preschool places
Hundreds of families in the Hunter are closer to accessing free early learning, as contracts to deliver 12 new public preschools are awarded as part of the Minns Labor Government’s historic program to build 100 new public preschools across NSW.

Detailed design begins for $190M Horsley Drive Upgrade
The Minns Labor Government is pushing ahead with the $190M upgrade of The Horsley Drive at Horsley Park, with detailed design work now under way to widen key sections of the route and improve congested intersections.

Construction begins for Canowindra HealthOne facility
The Canowindra community is one step closer to integrated, easily accessible healthcare services, with construction of the Canowindra HealthOne facility now underway.
Minns Labor Government delivers record funding for NSW public school students
The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to improve essential services by fully and fairly funding public schools while delivering targeted reforms aimed at lifting student outcomes across NSW public schools.

Auditor General’s Report into the regulation of gaming machines from 2019 to 2024
The NSW Government welcomes the NSW Auditor General’s Performance Audit into regulation of gaming machines under the Gaming Machines Act 2001, with both relevant Government agencies accepting its recommendations.

Financial assistance to support NSW small business and non-profit organisations impacted by severe weather
From today, small businesses and non-profit organisations in NSW will be able to apply for grants of up to $25,000 to help them recover from the Mid North Coast floods and Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Reducing overdue surgeries
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to rebuild essential health services for the people of NSW by investing $23 million to reduce overdue surgeries as part of the 2025-26 Budget.

Construction starts for Orange Health Service palliative care expansion
Construction is underway to expand the inpatient palliative care spaces at Orange Health Service, following the appointment of a builder to deliver the project.
