A Shared Responsibility: The plan to begin addressing the housing crisis in NSW
We are addressing the housing crisis by rebalancing housing growth across the state with a focus on homes close to transport, jobs and infrastructure.

Towels at the ready – Penrith Beach is open for business
It's official – Western Sydney’s first beach is open for business thanks to a $1.7 million investment by the Minns Labor Government.

Penrith Beach date fixed as temperatures soar
With temperatures continuing to soar, the people of Western Sydney only have a short wait until they can cool off at a major new swimming spot at Penrith Lakes this summer.

Rezoning finalised for hundreds of new Parramatta homes
The state-led rezoning for Parramatta's Church Street North precinct, alongside the Parramatta Light Rail, is now complete allowing for up to 1,800 new homes to be built.

2023 October formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in October 2023.

Development to kick off across Western Sydney Aerotropolis
The planning framework for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis has now been finalised, giving the community, landowners, developers and councils the certainty they need to plan and develop Australia’s next global gateway.

2023 November formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in November 2023.

Penrith Beach attendees rejoice as ‘Pondi’ booms on opening day
Western Sydney’s first beach has been hailed a success by locals as more than 1,200 people descended onto golden sand to cool off at Penrith Beach on its opening day on Tuesday.

Protecting and restoring conservation land
The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan commits to establishing new public reserves and private conservation land, connecting important areas of habitat and helping to restore degraded landscapes.

2024 January formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in January 2024.
