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Local writers invited
Library card members will the chance to meet four successful Australian writers as part of the inaugural Evening Author Visits program at Thirroul Library.
From Wednesday, 17 February, special-guest authors will talk about their careers, experiences and inspirations. They will also chat with the audience, answer questions, and give tips and hints on how to improve your writing.
The program include talks from music biographer Jeff Apter, French-Australian writer Catherine Rey, fantasy novelist Richard Harland and up-and-coming author Jane Turner Goldsmith. More information can be found on our library webpage.
Have your say
We are constantly working to improve the way we engage and communicate with our community.
Our community consultation process aims to inform residents, promote community input and encourage people to have their say on current issues relating to the Wollongong Local Government Area.
Click on the links below to find out how to have your say:
on exhibition | community engagement activities | neighbourhood forums | community engagement calendar
We also recommend you visit our DAs on exhibition page as we place a range of draft plans and documents on public exhibition so the community has the opportunity to comment.
Find out what's happening
Visit our road and maintainance works page to find out about the many important projects we're carrying out across the city to improve our roads, bridges, footpaths, cycleways and buildings.
This page also contains information regarding road closures required for community events.
You've also got the opportunity to have your say on proposed civil works projects. Details and maps of the proposed work are available on our proposed works page.
Why work for Council?
Wollongong City Council is an innovative and diverse organisation which employs over 1000 employees across 500 job titles covering the 140 services we provide the local community. So whatever your background, experience, education, skills and interests you are bound to find a rewarding career opportunity with us to suit you.
Our Careers@Council section contains more information on Council careers and the current vacant positions.
| Rec. No. | Position Title | Closing Date | Days Remaining |
| 09114 | Cultural Development Coordinator | 22/02/2010 | 12 |
| 10012 | eBusiness Cadetship (Web Developer) | 19/02/2010 | 9 |
| 09097 | Community Safety Officer | 18/02/2010 | 8 |
Contact us
We are constantly working to improve the way we engage and communicate with our community and would like all community members to feel free to contact us with any issue.
Address: 41 Burelli Street Wollongong 2500
Phone: 02 4227 7111
Fax: 02 4227 7277
Email: council@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Mail: Locked Bag 8821, Wollongong NSW 2500
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm
We actively seek your feedback on the facilities we provide and the delivery of our services. Your comments, suggestions, requests, complaints and praise are welcome. Visit our contact us section for more options that include ways you can interact with Council online.
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News and alerts
Service Closure Berkeley Cycleway 2/02/2010Wollongong City Council is advising cycleway users of a closure to a section of the Lake Illawarra cycleway at Berkeley, beginning Monday, 8 February. Maintenance and repair work on the cycleway between Wollom...
Let LibraryThing Help You Find Your Next Good Read 2/02/2010Looking for that thrilling new book you know you won’t be able to put down? Wollongong City Library’s newest feature, LibraryThing, is here to help you find it. LibraryThing is a set of web links built into th...
Changes Made To Green Waste Operations 2/02/2010The city’s green waste will no longer be stored at the Whytes Gully Waste Depot following a decision by Wollongong City Council Administrators to address a long standing odour issue caused by grass clippings in...