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If you’re lucky enough to call Wollongong home, you’ve probably spent a day at one of our beautiful beaches, taken a dip in one of our iconic ocean rock pools, or spent the afternoon at your favourite local playground. You might have done it all in a single day.
When it comes to Windang, there’s no shortage of things to talk about. It’s why Wollongong City Council is headed there this Thursday for ‘Let’s Talk Windang’, a face-to-face community information session for residents.
A seaside circus performance, dogs parading in silly costumes, and synchronised swimming – this is some of the fun that is heading to a swim spot near you!
Is the Michael Bublé Christmas album on your December rotation? If so, don’t miss the chance to sing along to some of those tunes with Damien Leith at Carols in MacCabe Park.
Local young people are taking action and greening our city as part of the Wollongong Youth Forum!
Exciting news! Our Animal Care and Impounding Services have been nationally recognised for pioneering innovation in pet care.
It’s time to get prepared for the summer school holidays! From this Saturday 22 November, you can grab your free kids pool vouchers for Corrimal and Dapto Heated Pools to use this summer during the NSW School Holiday period.
From 1 December 2025, local specialist aged care providers Community Gateway and Warrigal will begin delivering Social Support services previously provided by Wollongong City Council.
We're moving forward with plans for an innovative, sustainable new Helensburgh Community Centre and Library, with local firm Sherson Architecture appointed as principal design consultant bringing expertise in environmentally responsible design and construction.
Local young poets continue to bloom and inspire a future that is planted in their words.