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Wollongong City Council is calling for expressions of interest from people interested in being part of a special community advisory group to guide the review of our current Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) and the development of the new Plan 2026-2030.
A ten-year plan for the management of the iconic Wollongong Botanic Garden is now on public exhibition, with the community encouraged to have its say on the future of one of our most treasured public spaces.
We want to hear from people with disability, their families and carers about their daily life in Wollongong – and what we can do to make it better.
Five Wollongong playgrounds have been given a new lease on life as part of Wollongong City Council’s playground renewal program for 2024-25 boasting a range of new options for families to enjoy.
Attention Wollongong’s netball-loving community – this is your time to shine!
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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 |
|---|---|
| NoticeUpdated location for Volkanovski Keys to the City event | Date issuedThursday 22 May 2025 |
| NoticeBeaton Park Community Update - May 2025 | Date issuedFriday 02 May 2025 |
| NoticeCouncil seeking feedback on outdoor dining fee proposal | Date issuedWednesday 16 April 2025 |
| NoticePlanning Proposal request for Port Kembla Cafe open for feedback | Date issuedWednesday 12 March 2025 |
| NoticeCommunity Update: Yours and Owls Flagstaff Hill Event | Date issuedWednesday 12 February 2025 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
Project Bucephalus have secured their place in our city's history as the first recipients of the Lord Mayor’s Local Hero Award.
When it comes to our long-term vision for Wollongong, there is no more important document than the Our Wollongong Our Future Community Strategic Plan (CSP) adopted at our most recent council meeting.
Every July NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.