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It’s now 10 years since Botanic Gardens Day was born. It marks a special milestone for Wollongong’s own Botanic Garden, whose staff were instrumental in instituting what’s become a much-anticipated annual celebration throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Lock it in. The long-awaited ceremony to bestow the Keys to the City on Wollongong mixed martial arts world champion Alex Volkanovski will be held this Thursday evening 22 May at the Crown Street Mall stage.
Are you interested in making a difference and building lasting connections? The Wollongong Volunteering Expo on Wednesday 21 May at the Wollongong Town Hall is the perfect place to start.
Wollongong City Council with Screen Illawarra and Shellharbour City Council are proud to present two free nights of inspiring local cinema. Join the rescreening of last year’s water-themed short films at Gala Cinema Warrawong on Wednesday 4 June and Shellharbour Civic Centre on Thursday 5 June.
Wollongong City Libraries has launched a new program aimed at helping people in our community who struggle with everyday challenges like reading a bus or train timetable, filling in forms, or reading to their kids.
The fourth Illawarra Reconciliation & Truth Telling Conference will feature one of Australia's most compelling voices, with internationally renowned journalist, author and speaker Stan Grant to deliver a keynote address.
Culture Mix is back in 2025 and there’s never been a better time for the community to get involved in what will be a highlight of Wollongong’s cultural calendar.
Don’t make this the winter of neighbourhood discontent – be sure to get your wood heater use right.
Wollongong City Council is working towards its vision for Beaton Park to be one of the city’s key sporting hubs that meets our community needs now, and into the future.
Many hands make light work and we’re encouraging Lake Illawarra-lovers to get involved in a series of monthly clean-up events.