Our Communications and Marketing team coordinate enquiries from the media about Council activities and services.
The team is available during business hours on (02) 4227 7100 or via email.
For urgent media enquiries outside business hours, call 0409 720 818.
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 |
|---|---|
| NoticeTemporary closure of footbridge at Pioneer Beach Estate | Date issuedFriday 15 August 2025 |
| NoticeWork to start on Helensburgh Pool | Date issuedWednesday 13 August 2025 |
| NoticeCommunity update related to dogs at Point Street, Bulli | Date issuedTuesday 05 August 2025 |
| 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 |
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