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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.
This week, we’re trialling two playground pop-ups to hear directly from local residents what they think about plans to improve their local play spaces.
If you’re curious to know how solar and batteries can power your home and save you money, but are overwhelmed about where to start, the Community Renewable Program is here to help!
It’s a case of many hands make light work at Clean Up Australia Day events across the region this Sunday, 1 March 2026.
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| NoticeProject Update: Helensburgh Pool refurbishment | Date issuedFriday 16 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.