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Wednesday 23 July 2025

Fafangu: to awaken is on exhibition at Wollongong Art Gallery until 7 September 2025.

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Wednesday 23 July 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.

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Community Life
Friday 18 July 2025

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.

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Community Life
Thursday 17 July 2025

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.

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Community Life
Friday 11 July 2025

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

Friday 25 July 2025

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.

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Tuesday 22 July 2025

As Lord Mayor, it has been a great privilege to meet with so many local people over the past few months.

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Wednesday 16 July 2025

Project Bucephalus have secured their place in our city's history as the first recipients of the Lord Mayor’s Local Hero Award.

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