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Wollongong City Council has been announced as the first city in the world to team up with global technology and design company Canva on an exciting pilot partnership.
Wollongong City Council is seeking community input on two key documents that will guide future development within the Gwynneville precinct, including public open spaces, active and public transport connectivity, sustainable design and flood management.
Wollongong City Council is making a splash this winter, rolling out maintenance works across its network of community pools.
When it comes to cats and dogs, Wollongong City Council’s Animal Care and Impounding Service has hit an impressive milestone.
Wollongong City Council is committed to ensuring safe and equitable access to sporting fields across our Local Government Area to provide a diverse range of sport and recreation opportunities for our growing community.
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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 |
|---|---|
| NoticeCouncil undertaking immediate review of covered cricket pitches at shared grounds | Date issuedFriday 10 July 2026 |
| 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 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
Did you know more than 13 per cent of Council’s open spaces areas are dedicated to sporting spaces?
1976. It was the year Apple Computer was founded, Nadia Comăneci dominated the news headlines with her 7 ‘perfect 10’ gymnastic routines at the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, and Concorde launched its commercial service ... It was also the year the inaugural NAIDOC Week was marked.
While families across Wollongong were working through the evening routine on Monday night, the future needs of the next generation were being considered at Council.