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Building a sustainable Wollongong is more than just a stated objective for Wollongong City Council. It is a guiding principle that informs all areas of our operations, and a primary consideration for all our planning and policy documents.
Culture Mix is back in 2025 and there’s never been a better time for the community to get involved in what will be a highlight of Wollongong’s cultural calendar.
The fourth Illawarra Reconciliation & Truth Telling Conference will feature one of Australia's most compelling voices, with internationally renowned journalist, author and speaker Stan Grant to deliver a keynote address.
Don’t make this the winter of neighbourhood discontent – be sure to get your wood heater use right.
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| NoticeYours and Owls - 2025 event update | Date issuedFriday 20 December 2024 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
On Tuesday night, I had the pleasure of being a guest on the SBS series Insight and its episode Uninsurable.
It's fantastic to see more people participating in various sporting codes across our city,
My thoughts are with our local Indian community as they come together on Friday evening to honour the lives that were lost in the devastating massacre in Kashmir on 22 April.