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Ensuring children and their families have safe pedestrian access to and from schools is a top priority for Council.
If you’re thinking you’ve seen more than the usual number of grey-headed flying-foxes around Wollongong for the past couple of months – you would be correct.
Dapto Town Centre is the first area to have a one-day cleaning and maintenance overhaul tomorrow, Wednesday May 20, under a new initiative launched by Wollongong City Council.
Wollongong City Libraries is encouraging families to start their baby’s reading journey early with the launch of a new initiative, Baby’s First Library Card.
Five years ago, Wollongong City Council set the wheels in motion to transform Lower Crown Street - not as a priority passage for cars, but rather a shared space for people to stay and connect.
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| NoticeNo formal submission received for V8 Supercars in Wollongong | Date issuedThursday 19 March 2026 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
The Business Papers for next Monday’s Council Meeting are available and it’s a huge agenda covering a diverse range of topics.
This week I had the absolute pleasure of joining a special morning tea to acknowledge the vital contributions of some of the city’s hardworking volunteers.
I am no stranger to walking the halls of NSW Parliament House to advocate for those who call Wollongong home.