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    • 25.06.2021
    • Ministerial Media Release

    Helping rebuild after natural disasters

    It will now be easier for homeowners to rebuild or repair their homes after a natural disaster, following action taken by the NSW Government.

    • 21.06.2021
    • Departmental Media Release

    Community feedback sought on plans for new Offices above Crows Nest metro

    The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is encouraging the community to have its say on a plan to construct a new commercial building above the future Crows Nest metro station.

    • 18.06.2021
    • Departmental Media Release

    Jobs boost for Waterloo metro quarter

    The Waterloo Metro Quarter will get an injection of thousands of new jobs, as a result of changes approved by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

    • 18.06.2021
    • Ministerial Media Release

    Greater Sydney to get greener with 45,000 trees

    More than 25,000 free trees will be given to households across Greater Sydney and another 20,000 trees planted by councils as part of a program to make our cities, towns and suburbs greener and more beautiful places to live.

    • 18.06.2021
    • Ministerial Media Release

    Housing supply boost for NSW

    A regional housing taskforce will be set up to combat supply shortage across NSW, while more than 18,000 new homes have been earmarked for immediate rezoning in Sydney’s south-west as the NSW Government takes charge to boost much-needed housing supply.

    • 16.06.2021
    • Ministerial Media Release

    Final piece of foreshore history secured

    One of the most picturesque parks on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour is now entirely public space after the remaining parcel of private land was bought by the NSW Government.

    • 11.06.2021
    • Ministerial Media Release

    Australian first keeps waterways clean

    A new species of shark is lurking in the waters near Cockle Bay Wharf, feasting on a diet of plastics, metal and floating debris.  

    • 11.06.2021
    • Departmental Media Release

    Community feedback sought on coal exploration

    The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) is inviting the community to have its say on whether the Hawkins and Rumker areas near Mudgee are appropriate for coal exploration.

    • 09.06.2021
    • Ministerial Media Release

    Showcase for local acts on Make Music Day

    Six grant recipients will receive a share of $90,000 in funding from the NSW Government to stage free live music events throughout the state as part of the annual global event, Make Music Day.  

    • 07.06.2021
    • Departmental Media Release

    Community invited to help shape Lismore's dynamic future

    The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is calling on the Lismore community to help shape the future of their area.