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If you’re thinking you’ve seen more than the usual number of grey-headed flying-foxes around Wollongong for the past couple of months – you would be correct.
Dapto Town Centre is the first area to have a one-day cleaning and maintenance overhaul tomorrow, Wednesday May 20, under a new initiative launched by Wollongong City Council.
Wollongong City Libraries is encouraging families to start their baby’s reading journey early with the launch of a new initiative, Baby’s First Library Card.
Five years ago, Wollongong City Council set the wheels in motion to transform Lower Crown Street - not as a priority passage for cars, but rather a shared space for people to stay and connect.
Wollongong City Council has written to the NSW Government highlighting our concerns about the ongoing impacts of feral deer across the Wollongong Local Government Area.
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Council media statements
Below is a list of recent media statements issued by Wollongong City Council. Click an item to read the full statement.
| StatementStatement | Date issuedDate issued |
|---|---|
| NoticeRodent activity at Crown Street Mall Parklet | Date issuedFriday 10 April 2026 |
| NoticeWollongong Council Fuel Statement | Date issuedMonday 30 March 2026 |
| NoticeUpdate on Revolve Centre closure | Date issuedFriday 27 March 2026 |
| NoticeNo formal submission received for V8 Supercars in Wollongong | Date issuedThursday 19 March 2026 |
| NoticeEquitable access to sports grounds a priority for Council | Date issuedWednesday 18 March 2026 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
This week I had the absolute pleasure of joining a special morning tea to acknowledge the vital contributions of some of the city’s hardworking volunteers.
I am no stranger to walking the halls of NSW Parliament House to advocate for those who call Wollongong home.
This week, I had the pleasure of dropping in on Council’s north works crew and talking with the team who are working on the latest leg of the Grand Pacific Walk in Austinmer.