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City of Wollongong News: Community Life

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Friday 23 January 2026

Wollongong City Council warmly welcomes the NSW Government’s $17 million investment in the next stage of planning for a world-class sports and entertainment precinct in Wollongong.

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Friday 23 January 2026

If you’re planning to spend Australia Day evening down at Wollongong Harbour, here’s a few things to keep in mind before coming along – including how to view the 9pm fireworks.

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Tuesday 20 January 2026

Following the cancellation of the 2025 New Year’s Eve fireworks due to large ocean swells, Council has reviewed potential firing locations ahead of the upcoming Australia Day fireworks display.

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Tuesday 20 January 2026

Ever wonder what goes on at Wollongong Youth Services? For the first time ever, we’re throwing the doors open to the whole community to showcase why it’s been a long-standing haven for young people since 1992.

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Friday 16 January 2026

Wollongong City Council is one step closer to commencing works to extend the Emma McKeon Promenade at North Wollongong Beach, with construction of stage two of the project set to begin in late February.

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Wednesday 14 January 2026

If your new year's resolution is more time in the garden, the Greenplan Plant Sale is a great spot to start.

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Wednesday 07 January 2026

Wollongong is expected to experience high temperatures for the next few days. If you’re heading to our patrolled beaches or community pools to cool down, we’re urging people to please be safe and avoid tragedy in the water.

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Tuesday 23 December 2025

Mother nature has thrown some curveballs, but Wollongong’s new Regional Tennis Centre is on track for a mid-January completion as the final coats of paint on the centrepiece courts go down before Christmas.

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Tuesday 23 December 2025

Wollongong City Council has taken a major step toward a sustainable future for the region in awarding the tender for essential kerbside waste collection services for the next decade.

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Tuesday 23 December 2025

Are you searching for ideas to keep the kids busy this summer? Look no further, we’ve got you sorted!

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