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Thomas Gibson Park Thirroul is set for a makeover, with Wollongong City Council awarding the tender for the construction of new amenities at the iconic northern suburbs sporting hub.
Max Dupain’s famous photograph of the sleeping sunbaker has come out of the archives and is on display in Wollongong Art Gallery’s latest exhibition.
It may sound like something from Lord of the Rings, but a Riparian Corridor is something you’ve probably seen much closer to home.
A new chapter for Comic Gong begins this Saturday, when the celebration of all things comics, cosplay, gaming and pop culture hits Dapto for the first time.
They did their best, but those pesky weather Gods couldn’t dampen the spirit of the Wollongong faithful who turned out to witness Alex Volkanovski receive the Keys to the City on Thursday night.
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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 |
|---|---|
| NoticeUpdated location for Volkanovski Keys to the City event | Date issuedThursday 22 May 2025 |
| NoticeBeaton Park Community Update - May 2025 | Date issuedFriday 02 May 2025 |
| NoticeCouncil seeking feedback on outdoor dining fee proposal | Date issuedWednesday 16 April 2025 |
| NoticePlanning Proposal request for Port Kembla Cafe open for feedback | Date issuedWednesday 12 March 2025 |
| NoticeCommunity Update: Yours and Owls Flagstaff Hill Event | Date issuedWednesday 12 February 2025 |
From the Lord Mayor's Office
If you’re a fan of numbers, then the Quarterly Review Statement is the document for you!
Last night, I had the pleasure of presenting the Keys to the City to mixed martial arts world champion Alex Volkanovski in front of his family and a crowd of die-hard fans of all ages.
Whether your passion is comic books or gardening gurus, Wollongong City Council is delivering bucket loads of family fun this weekend.