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Ministerial media release
22 Oct 2026
Minns Labor Government secures future of 200–year–old Bonnyrigg House

The Minns Labor Government will retain and restore Bonnyrigg House, safeguarding one of Western Sydney's oldest and most significant colonial–era homes as it marks its 200th anniversary this year.

Ministerial media release
22 Oct 2026
Colonial farming secrets unearthed as Cecil Hills Farm undergoes restoration

One of NSW’s oldest surviving colonial farm complexes, Cecil Hills Farm, has entered the final stage of a $1.5 million restoration that is bringing the homestead and outbuildings back to life and securing the farm’s future as a rare and authentic piece of early colonial history.

Ministerial media release
20 Oct 2026
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.

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Mid-rise housing at Barker Street, Randwick NSW. Credit: James Grabowski/DPHI

Modern Methods of Construction

A new Industry Expansion Program to attract, adopt or scale-up advanced manufacturing of built form in NSW.

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A factory employee uses a machine, surrounded by equipment and tools in a manufacturing environment. Credit: DPHI / Sutipond Somnam

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Sydney Park skate park at Alexandria with the Sydney CBD in the background. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment
Sydney Park skate park at Alexandria with the Sydney CBD in the background. 
Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment
Government Architect NSW

Strategic design leadership in architecture, urban design and landscape architecture.

Family enjoying a picnic by the Edward River, Deniliquin in the state's Riverina Murray Region. Credit: Destination NSW
Family enjoying a picnic by the Edward River, Deniliquin in the state's Riverina Murray Region. 
Credit: Destination NSW
Open space

Creating quality parks and open spaces for your community to enjoy.

Located in the southern end of Darling Harbour, nestled between Darling Quarter and Darling Square, the Chinese Garden of Friendship is a collaborative effort between Sister States of NSW and Guangdong of China.
Located in the southern end of Darling Harbour, nestled between Darling Quarter and Darling Square, the Chinese Garden of Friendship is a collaborative effort between Sister States of NSW and Guangdong of China. 
Credit: Placemaking NSW
Placemaking NSW

Creating and caring for iconic places where people can connect and celebrate.

Jai Ord and Minjari Ohara in Waterloo Estate in Redfern, Sydney CBD NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo
Jai Ord and Minjari Ohara in Waterloo Estate in Redfern, Sydney CBD NSW. 
Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo
Supporting Aboriginal people in Planning

Recognising culture, Country and community in every stage of planning.

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