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Wollongong City Council will implement a Microbat Management Plan at the construction site of the West Dapto Road upgrade after a colony of a threatened microbat species was recently discovered in a culvert set for demolition.
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.
We're calling on locals to capture life in the region today with the launch of the Illawarra Images Photography Prize.
The grand opening of the Wollongong Regional Tennis Centre, events re-invigorating our CBD streets, and a sold-out short film festival are among the highlights of a quarterly report tabled at Monday night’s meeting of Wollongong City Council.
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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
I have such faith in the generation of young people and the things that they will achieve in their lifetime.
The Business Papers for next Monday’s Council Meeting are available and it’s a huge agenda covering a diverse range of topics.