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Work has started this week on an exciting lighting upgrade to Ray Robinson Oval, Towradgi.
Residents and visitors to Wollongong city centre will soon notice changes along the eastern edge of MacCabe Park, with demolition of the vacant Pioneer Hall and restoration of open space scheduled to begin in May this year. Works are expected to be completed by August.
You don’t even need to leave your car to offload household chemical waste in a safe and environmentally friendly way at next month's free chemical clean-out.
Councillor Tiana Myers has today announced her resignation as a Ward 3 Councillor for Wollongong City Council.
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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 |
|---|---|
| NoticeMoving forward on plans for Wollongong City Centre skate park | Date issuedWednesday 11 March 2026 |
| NoticeCouncillor Tiana Myers steps down | Date issuedWednesday 04 March 2026 |
| NoticeTime to dive in: Helensburgh Pool to open this Saturday | Date issuedFriday 20 February 2026 |
| NoticeRefurbished Helensburgh Pool on track for February opening | Date issuedThursday 12 February 2026 |
| NoticeCommunity update: preparation for Australia Day fireworks | Date issuedTuesday 20 January 2026 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
This week, I was pleased to attend a ceremony for the start of major works for IRT’s Diment project (previously known as Diment Towers).
Last week was all about celebrating sporting milestones in the city.
It was a pleasure to host the City of Wollongong Awards yesterday to celebrate the 2026 nominees and finalists.