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A Vietnamese refugee couple recognised for their outstanding service to community, the co-founder of International Women’s Day Illawarra, and a Keira High School student leading sustainability projects were honoured as this year’s top three recipients at the City of Wollongong Awards.
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Taking over the Sunset Cinema on 7 March, the Creative Wollongong Short Film Festival will screen the best entries from the associated competition.
Wollongong City Council is putting the finishing touches on a major refurbishment of Helensburgh Pool ahead of the keenly anticipated re-opening before the end of February.
2026 is going to be another massive year at Wollongong Art Gallery, thanks to a diverse range of exhibitions, an engaging performance program and an exciting schedule of workshops, free artist talks and events.
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| NoticeCouncil to review fireworks launch locations following New Year's Eve cancellation | Date issuedMonday 05 January 2026 |
| NoticeCouncil working with businesses through changes to outdoor dining in Crown Lane | Date issuedThursday 18 December 2025 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
Last week I had the pleasure of putting on the high-vis and heading out to Dapto to check on the progress we’re making on several major projects in the area.
Last week I had the great pleasure of touring Disney Studios Australia (DSA) at Moore Park alongside a delegation of Illawarra representatives, led by our federal member Alison Byrnes MP.
With just over a year under my belt as Lord Mayor, and as I gear up for an exciting year ahead, this week has been a great opportunity to reflect on the year that was and all our achievements in the last quarter of 2025.