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Taking over the Sunset Cinema on 7 March, the Creative Wollongong Short Film Festival will screen the best entries from the associated competition.
Our ambitious plan for the Grand Pacific Walk is moving into an exciting new phase with construction of the next section at Coledale. It’s another major milestone for the project, but before we get underway, we want to check back in with residents on the planned design.
Wollongong City Council is proud to be hosting the 15th Local Government Regional NAIDOC Awards in July. To make it a meaningful and memorable night of celebration, we’re calling for sponsorships and award nominations.
If you have a great idea to bring your community together, or a passion project that will benefit our city, we want to hear about it!
Wollongong City Libraries is working to close gaps in the Illawarra’s queer history by hosting a community Scanning Day on Saturday 21 February, 2026.
Wollongong City Council warmly welcomes the NSW Government’s $17 million investment in the next stage of planning for a world-class sports and entertainment precinct in Wollongong.
If you’re planning to spend Australia Day evening down at Wollongong Harbour, here’s a few things to keep in mind before coming along – including how to view the 9pm fireworks.
Ever wonder what goes on at Wollongong Youth Services? For the first time ever, we’re throwing the doors open to the whole community to showcase why it’s been a long-standing haven for young people since 1992.
Following the cancellation of the 2025 New Year’s Eve fireworks due to large ocean swells, Council has reviewed potential firing locations ahead of the upcoming Australia Day fireworks display.
Wollongong City Council is one step closer to commencing works to extend the Emma McKeon Promenade at North Wollongong Beach, with construction of stage two of the project set to begin in late February.