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Wollongong City Council has formalised a new agreement with South East Local Land Services (SELLS), ensuring the current collaborative approach to managing feral deer will continue through the peak rut season.
Calling artists nationwide! Don’t miss the chance for your artwork to be featured at Sculpture in the Garden Wollongong in 2027.
Wollongong Youth Services are hosting an Expo Day on Tuesday 14 July, bringing together more than 20 local services to answer any questions you may have!
Lord Mayor Tania Brown is asking residents to be alert for the dangerous H5N1 strain of bird flu after a positive case was confirmed on the mid-north coast of NSW.
A landmark cultural journey that took local Aboriginal dancers to the other side of the world is being celebrated through a special photo exhibition at Wollongong Library.
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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
1976. It was the year Apple Computer was founded, Nadia Comăneci dominated the news headlines with her 7 ‘perfect 10’ gymnastic routines at the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, and Concorde launched its commercial service ... It was also the year the inaugural NAIDOC Week was marked.
While families across Wollongong were working through the evening routine on Monday night, the future needs of the next generation were being considered at Council.
I’ve been in Canberra this week for the National General Assembly for Local Government which brings together council leaders from across Australia to advocate for federal funding, policy reforms and effective partnerships