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The Lord Mayor’s Recognition Reception celebrated an exceptional cohort of Wollongong locals who were all awarded Order of Australia honours in 2026.
Wollongong City Libraries have announced the winners of the inaugural Illawarra Images Photography Prize.
The Kawasaki Bridge has returned to the Wollongong Botanic Gardens for the next stage of works.
A range of works have been undertaken to inform tender documents
The microbat exclusion process is underway in West Dapto Road.
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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 committed to delivery of City Centre skate park | Date issuedTuesday 08 September 2026 |
| NoticeContinued work on shared sports spaces | Date issuedWednesday 02 September 2026 |
| NoticeCommunity feedback essential to Council's MacCabe Park vision | Date issuedMonday 24 August 2026 |
| NoticeCouncil review of covered cricket pitches progressing | Date issuedThursday 13 August 2026 |
| NoticeCouncil statement about Wollongong Tennis Club Lease | Date issuedMonday 27 July 2026 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
Neighbourhood and community centre play a vital role in our community when it comes to bringing people together.
There is no question that the detection of H5 bird flu in our city is a distressing milestone.