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Invest Wollongong has released the 2026 Wollongong Investment Prospectus – a document which celebrates Wollongong as having all the benefits of a metropolitan centre without the big‑city complications.
Council has not received a formal submission or application from Destination NSW or V8 Supercars regarding a potential event in Wollongong.
With a growing population, access to sporting fields continues to be a challenge for Wollongong’s sporting community across various sporting codes from grassroots to the elite level.
The clock is running out on five opportunities for residents to inspire, connect and celebrate our community.
Two bus shelters in Gwynneville and Keiraville have been given a vibrant new lease on life as part of Wollongong City Council’s graffiti prevention program.
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| NoticeMoving forward on plans for Wollongong City Centre skate park | Date issuedWednesday 11 March 2026 |
| NoticeCouncillor Tiana Myers steps down | Date issuedWednesday 04 March 2026 |
| NoticeTime to dive in: Helensburgh Pool to open this Saturday | Date issuedFriday 20 February 2026 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
It’s that time of year when the WhatsApp chat starts firing up and the uniforms and footwear are being checked for fit – it’s winter sports season!
This week, Wollongong City Council was proud to take part in the Made in the Illawarra: Innovation, Energy and Manufacturing Expo in Canberra with a range of industry leaders, community organisations and leading researchers from across the Illawarra.
This week, I was pleased to attend a ceremony for the start of major works for IRT’s Diment project (previously known as Diment Towers).