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Fafangu: to awaken is on exhibition at Wollongong Art Gallery until 7 September 2025.
The days might be cooler, but it is actually one of the best times in the year to get outside, stretch your legs and give your immune system a little boost. A brisk walk along Lake Illawarra at lunchtime not only clears the head but can also help strengthen your defences, reduce stress, and break up long days behind a desk.
Wollongong City Council is calling for expressions of interest from people interested in being part of a special community advisory group to guide the review of our current Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) and the development of the new Plan 2026-2030.
A ten-year plan for the management of the iconic Wollongong Botanic Garden is now on public exhibition, with the community encouraged to have its say on the future of one of our most treasured public spaces.
We want to hear from people with disability, their families and carers about their daily life in Wollongong – and what we can do to make it better.
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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
Closing a major road for any length of time is never a decision Council takes lightly, so the looming closure of a section of West Dapto Road from this Tuesday (29 July) has been long in the planning.
As Lord Mayor, it has been a great privilege to meet with so many local people over the past few months.
Project Bucephalus have secured their place in our city's history as the first recipients of the Lord Mayor’s Local Hero Award.