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Mr David Haden has been elected to represent the residents of Ward 3 following a countback election completed by the NSW Electoral Commission today, Tuesday 14 April 2026.
From musicians to fashion creatives, podcast hosts to filmmakers, Wollongong’s young talent continues to excel and will be on show during Youth Week.
Wollongong City Council is moving forward on the second stage of works on the seawall at North Wollongong Beach.
Wollongong City Council is aware of recent rodent activity at the Crown Street Mall Parklet, located at the Keira Street end of the Mall.
Our grassy woodlands need protection from extinction. Will you step up?
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| NoticeEquitable access to sports grounds a priority for Council | Date issuedWednesday 18 March 2026 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
As Lord Mayor, it continues to be a great privilege to spend time out in our community and to join in the many multicultural and sporting events that we enjoy here in Wollongong.
If there’s one thing that unites many of us, it’s the shared appreciation of a long weekend.
A few drops of rain didn’t dampen spirts at the Keira Laneway Live event on Sunday.