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The NSW Government has released its draft Bellambi People and Place Plan for community feedback, with the document now on public exhibition. It continues the State agency’s investigation into the renewal of the Bellambi estate.
Dog lovers, we challenge you to take one look at Fido’s expressive brown eyes and to say ‘no’ to that sweet face.
Construction on the new $40 million community hub in Warrawong is scheduled to commence in the coming months.
With the BOM warning of heavy rain, flash flooding and damaging winds, Wollongong City Council’s crews are on the ground preparing the city for the upcoming weather front.
In the five years since Wollongong City Council introduced FOGO into household collections, we’ve kept more than 150,000 tonnes of food and garden waste out of our landfill site.
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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 |
|---|---|
| NoticeUpdated location for Volkanovski Keys to the City event | Date issuedThursday 22 May 2025 |
| NoticeBeaton Park Community Update - May 2025 | Date issuedFriday 02 May 2025 |
| NoticeCouncil seeking feedback on outdoor dining fee proposal | Date issuedWednesday 16 April 2025 |
| NoticePlanning Proposal request for Port Kembla Cafe open for feedback | Date issuedWednesday 12 March 2025 |
| NoticeCommunity Update: Yours and Owls Flagstaff Hill Event | Date issuedWednesday 12 February 2025 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
Every day I have the good fortune of meeting people from all walks of life who all contribute – in their own way – to making Wollongong the fantastic city it is.
The West Dapto Urban Release area will provide about 19,500 dwellings and an additional population of 56,000 once fully developed over 50-plus years.
Wollongong’s creative heart has been thriving for many years.