City of Wollongong News: Environment
Stories and media releases from Wollongong City Council about caring for our environment, sustainable living, active transport, climate change and more.
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Don’t let the cool weather put you off getting into the garden.
We know rooftop solar power and batteries are a hot topic of conversation for many in our community.
There’s nothing like an outdoor classroom and practical experience when it comes to complementing primary school lessons.
Recently, we marked International Day for Biological Diversity, a day that highlights the vital role nature plays in our lives and our responsibility to protect it.
Beloved natural asset Lake Illawarra was back on the agenda for both Wollongong City Council and Shellharbour City Council this week as the councils work to manage erosion in the entrance channel.
It may sound like something from Lord of the Rings, but a Riparian Corridor is something you’ve probably seen much closer to home.
It’s now 10 years since Botanic Gardens Day was born. It marks a special milestone for Wollongong’s own Botanic Garden, whose staff were instrumental in instituting what’s become a much-anticipated annual celebration throughout Australia and New Zealand.
It’s that time of year where deer can start to pop up more frequently in unusual places - like the middle of your residential street.
Building a sustainable Wollongong is more than just a stated objective for Wollongong City Council. It is a guiding principle that informs all areas of our operations, and a primary consideration for all our planning and policy documents.
Don’t make this the winter of neighbourhood discontent – be sure to get your wood heater use right.