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New experiences await at Wollongong Art Gallery with the recent launch of three new exhibitions - Ballad of the Burbs by local artist Nicci Bedson, Transience Atlas by local artist Rob Howe and Popular Versus Culture by Georgia Banks.
Wollongong City Libraries and Wollongong Youth Services are celebrating Pride Month with a range of free activities and events, including a special speaker event with activist Kate Rowe who marched in Sydney’s first-ever Mardi Gras.
People keen to shape how community contributions are recognised in Wollongong are encouraged to put their hand up for the City of Wollongong Awards Committee.
Wollongong City Council has welcomed the Land and Environment judgement on Development Application DA 2024/357 for the Illawarra Hotel.
Happening this Saturday 6 June, the free event will see talented jazz musicians perform across a range of venues throughout the Wollongong CBD.
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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 |
|---|---|
| NoticeIllawarra Hotel Statement – June 2026 | Date issuedThursday 04 June 2026 |
| NoticeSafer Routes to School a top priority for Council | Date issuedThursday 21 May 2026 |
| NoticeRodent activity at Crown Street Mall Parklet | Date issuedFriday 10 April 2026 |
| NoticeWollongong Council Fuel Statement | Date issuedMonday 30 March 2026 |
| NoticeUpdate on Revolve Centre closure | Date issuedFriday 27 March 2026 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
Late last week, Wollongong City Council updated the West Dapto community on the significant finding of a vulnerable species of microbats who had taken up residence on a worksite on West Dapto Road.
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