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NSW Government

1 May 2026

The Minns Labor Government is unlocking land to deliver more than 200 new homes in East Tamworth, with the exhibition of a rezoning proposal to transform 16.5 hectares of vacant Government-owned land on public exhibition from today.

NSW Government

28 April 2026

The Minns Labor Government is accelerating the delivery of more than 68,000 new homes across regional communities, with a $3.8 million investment to help councils unlock housing supply sooner.

NSW Government

27 April 2026

The Minns Labor Government’s $1 billion Pre-sale Finance Guarantee is accelerating new homes in the Central West today issuing two guarantees in Orange to fast track 76 new homes.

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New housing at Cameron Park, Lake Macquarie NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Jaime Plaza Van Roon