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‘Welcome to My Silly World’, by Wollongong-based artist Daisy Knight (DAISYATTACK!) has landed in Ethel Hayton Walkway. She has transformed the laneway’s eight art light boxes into little ‘portals’ to a chaotic universe where things don’t need to make sense.
Wollongong Botanic Garden will host a range of free activities and workshops from 18 to 24 May in celebration of Botanic Gardens Week.
Wollongong City Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s move toward a statewide regulation of bike sharing schemes but says local councils must be adequately funded and resourced to implement an effective share bike system that meets needs of the community.
One of Wollongong’s favourite events is on again in 2026, with the fourth iteration of the much-loved Culture Mix Festival returning to the CBD on 26 September.
Now’s your chance to ask all the questions you have about powering your home with renewable energy.
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| NoticeNo formal submission received for V8 Supercars in Wollongong | Date issuedThursday 19 March 2026 |
| NoticeEquitable access to sports grounds a priority for Council | Date issuedWednesday 18 March 2026 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
This week, I had the pleasure of dropping in on Council’s north works crew and talking with the team who are working on the latest leg of the Grand Pacific Walk in Austinmer.
It’s a pretty sobering statistic, but around one in five Australians have a disability.
In my time as Lord Mayor – and even before that – I’ve made no secret of the fact that I think Wollongong would be a great option as the next cruise terminal for NSW.