Local Wollongong News
New Trees for the Crown Street Mall
February 11, 2018
Eye-catching Japanese Elms, known for their leafy canopy in summer and colourful displays in autumn, and an Australian native Weeping Lilli Pilli will replace the failed spo...
Remembering hero Thomas Cooley
January 05, 2018
On 16 January 100 years ago Thomas Cooley, a 34-year-old Aboriginal fisherman, rushed down Port Kembla beach after being called to help a woman who had been swept out to sea in a s...
Celebrate with your Community this Australia Day
January 05, 2018
Australia Day is just three weeks away and Wollongong City Council has all your family fun covered.
On Friday 26 January, head to Wollongong Harbour from 8am for a day-long celebr...
Launch of Australia Day 2018 in Wollongong
January 05, 2018
Australia Day is just three weeks away and Wollongong City Council has all your family fun covered. On Friday 26 January, head to Wollongong Harbour from 8am for a day-long celebra...
Keiraville-Gwynneville Access and Movement Study
November 24, 2017
Wollongong City Council is carrying out a study on the traffic and transport system within the suburbs of Keiraville and Gwynneville. The study looks at traffic issues, parki...
Council seeks community members for IHAP and JRPP
November 20, 2017
Wollongong City Council is searching for community members to join the Independent Hearing Assessment Panel [IHAP] and the Southern Joint Regional Planning Panel [JRPP].
Council&r...
Christmas time is here!
November 15, 2017
It’s time to rock around the Christmas tree and join us in the City Centre for a street party to celebrate the lighting of Crown Street Mall’s outdoor tree.
Th...
Lord Mayor convenes South Coast forum
November 15, 2017
Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery OAM will this week meet with Mayors from five coastal councils to convene the South Coast Forum of Mayors.
During their one-d...
Fig tree to be removed
November 14, 2017
A large fig tree that was badly damaged in storms earlier this year will be removed by Council’s works crews today.
The tree is next to the Hellenic Club on the Princes High...
Council to map tree roots at Austinmer
October 18, 2017
Wollongong City Council will be hand digging trenches around the Norfolk Island Pine trees near Austinmer war memorial as part of future works to upgrade the memorial’s surro...
Urgent repairs required at Helensburgh Pool
October 12, 2017
Wollongong City Council regrets to advise that Helensburgh Pool will be closed for two weeks from 29 October to undertake urgent repairs.
Recent investigations at the pool have id...
Does the NSW Government need a rethink on WestConn
October 08, 2017
Lord Mayor Clover Moore will join forces with transport experts, health experts and community representatives at a public meeting next week to call on the NSW Government to rethink...
Consumers urged to be aware of their rights as pop
September 28, 2017
The season for pop-up events is rapidly approaching, prompting consumer affairs agencies around the country to remind event organisers and consumers to be aware of their rights and...
School holidays are blooming!
September 21, 2017
With school holidays right around the corner, Wollongong City Council has a range of activities to keep the kids entertained over the two week break.
The Wollongong Botanic Garden...
Corrimal Town Centre has been splashed with paint
September 14, 2017
Wollongong City Council has an ongoing program to revitalise Corrimal Town Centre and as part of this we’ve added a new table tennis table, a Libraries Everywhere Book Box an...
‘Beat It’ with healthy living
August 13, 2017
If you have a health condition such as diabetes, heart problems or high blood pressure and would like some help to start exercising and eating healthily, sign up for the next BEAT ...
Council will grant “Freedom of Entry” to HMAS
August 13, 2017
On Sunday 27 August Wollongong City Council will grant “Freedom of Entry” to HMAS Wollongong.
Council’s Director Community Services [Acting] Kerry Hunt said: &ld...
Recycling in Wollongong
August 08, 2017
Wollongong City Council would like to assure the community we have mechanisms in place to ensure their recycling is handled in an appropriate manner.
Our contractual arrangement w...
Ignite Creativity this Winter Break!
July 06, 2017
From getting lost among the gum trees in the Wollongong Botanic Garden to learning hip hop at the Wollongong Youth Centre or reptile shows at the Wollongong City Libraries, there i...
New Play Space for Bellambi Kids
June 29, 2017
A cake and a ribbon cutting marked the official reopening of Bellambi Point’s new play space on Wednesday 28 June.
Wollongong City Council Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradb...