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City of Wollongong News: Community Life

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Thursday 29 February 2024

The amended Dogs of Beaches and Parks Policy has been adopted – with only minor changes to some of the language to make it easier to understand the maps and key definitions and some updated formatting.

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Wednesday 28 February 2024

What do Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park, Beaton Park tennis courts and the Old Wollongong Courthouse all have in common? They’re all spaces where Wollongong City Council is, or has recently, managed the presence of asbestos.

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Tuesday 27 February 2024

It’s a case of many hands make light work at Clean Up Australia Day events across the region this weekend.

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Friday 23 February 2024

Are you an international student studying at the University of Wollongong? Here are five extra handy “local” tips that we think make living in the ‘Gong a fantastic experience.

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Tuesday 20 February 2024

Work will start this month on the removal of contaminated soil material from Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park.

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Friday 16 February 2024

We know many people in our community are aware of an EPA investigation into asbestos within mulch at a number of locations across Sydney.

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Friday 16 February 2024

Is your social calendar looking a little light on? We can help fill it out with a wide range of upcoming events and activities.

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Friday 16 February 2024

Every few years, Wollongong residents are asked to share how they feel about their lives, their standard of living and whether they feel a part of their community.

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Thursday 15 February 2024

Council’s first Economic Insights Report has been released, and it shows that when it comes to household budgets, dining and entertainment are a priority for residents.

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Wednesday 7 February 2024

Wollongong City Council is offering funding to support small projects in our community.

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