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It’s a case of many hands make light work at Clean Up Australia Day events across the region this Sunday, 1 March 2026.
Wollongong City Council’s vision for a connected West Dapto continues to take shape, with upgrade works to Fowlers Road between Fairwater Drive and Cleveland Road now complete.
After nearly a decade of consultation and planning, residents in the northern part of the Wollongong LGA are a step closer to a new Helensburgh Community Centre and Library.
Seniors Festival returns to Wollongong for 2026, inviting older people to get out and try something new, embrace a former favourite activity or reconnect with a past passion.
A new chapter in the sporting history of Wollongong has begun, with the Wollongong Regional Tennis Centre officially opened on Friday.
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| NoticeCouncil to review fireworks launch locations following New Year's Eve cancellation | Date issuedMonday 05 January 2026 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
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.
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.