Open Spaces Program
The NSW Government is delivering to high-quality open space through grant funding, pilot and demonstration projects and the creation of best practice design guidelines.

New Planning Framework to Connect with Country
A new guide has been released by the NSW Government to help better recognise Indigenous culture in planning and design.

NAIDOC Week Blazes a Trail in Sydney
First Nations trailblazers and advocates are being celebrated this NAIDOC Week after an exciting weekend of events drew crowds across the harbour foreshore of Gadigal Land.

Cultural Fire Management Unit
We’re partnering with Aboriginal communities to care for Country through cultural land management and cultural fire.

Boarding houses and co‑living housing
Boarding houses and co‑living housing provide compact rental accommodation for a range of occupants, with minimum tenancies of 3 months.

Window safety
The NSW Deputy State Coroner has recommended stronger safety requirements for windows.

Plan for new homes and parklands on display
More than 500 hectares of land could be added to Jervis Bay National Park and hundreds of new homes delivered for the Shoalhaven, under plans on exhibition from today.

Green light for two new batteries to help secure power for 100,000 homes
The NSW Government has approved two new batteries to help future-proof New South Wales’ power supply for more than 100,000 homes in the Central-West Orana and Upper Hunter regions.

Boosting Illawarra’s nightlife a focus for 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
Driving the growth of the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region’s restaurant, bar and hospitality sector was the focus of a special event held in Wollongong’s Illawarra Hotel last night.

Infrastructure Contributions Reform update
In October 2021, the Department of Planning and Environment exhibited a package of reforms to implement recommendations made by the Productivity Commission, following its review into infrastructure contributions.
