Lake Illawarra jetty and foreshore works announced
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today announced major repair plans for a number of jetties at Lake Illawarra in preparation for their reopening.

Indigenous company helps repair former Prince Henry site
Redfern-based construction management company NPM Indigenous has been awarded a contract as part of a $1.135 million NSW Government upgrade to the former Prince Henry Hospital site and surrounding area at Little Bay under the COVID-19 stimulus program.

Exciting plans for former Orange police station site
The NSW Government has presented the land title to the former Orange police station site to Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council in a handover ceremony following a successful Aboriginal Land Claim.

Manning Valley Race Club back on track after big wet
Manning Valley Race Club has started work on a $1.2 million upgrade to its facilities following delays caused by record-breaking rains across the region.

Hartley’s Oval upgrade at Canley Vale
Fairfield region families now have access to improved recreational facilities following a $155,000 upgrade to Hartley’s Oval at Canley Vale.

South Ballina Beach to be closed to vehicle access
South Ballina Beach will be closed to vehicle access from 31 March, 2021 due to ongoing concerns about public safety and impacts to the environment and Aboriginal heritage values.

Feedback sought on Crown Land Management Act Discussion Paper
Crown Land Commissioner Professor Richard Bush is calling for feedback on a Discussion Paper looking into the effectiveness of the Crown Land Management Act 2016 (the Act).

Community consulted on Lake Illawarra jetties
The NSW Government is seeking feedback from the Wollongong community on priority upgrade work to Lake Illawarra’s public jetties.

Statement on Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre Building
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has acted to ensure the safety of tenants and visitors to the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre building (also known locally as the 'Wharf Building') at Eden, following the appointment of a Voluntary Administrator and the subsequent closure of the Centre last week.

End-of-life planning not a priority for most
A new report shows more than 70 per cent of survey participants were not inclined to plan ahead for funeral services for themselves or their families.
