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Thirroul Open Street Festival: A musical weekend celebration
A TALENTED mix of local and national acts will ignite King Street as part of the free Thirroul Open Street Festival. The two-day festival on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November will include a…
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Wollongong Council’s $44K whale recovery: A ‘costly mismanagement’ says councillor
WOLLONGONG City Council was forced to pay more than $44,000 to recover a 4.7-tonne whale from Scarborough Beach last month. Council was burdened with the cost to retrieve and dispose of the juvenile humpback…
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Spread holiday cheer: Donate to the giving tree
SHARE some Christmas magic within the community by donating a gift to the City of Wollongong Giving Tree. Supported by a long-standing local partnership with Anglicare and St Vincent De Paul Society, Wollongong City…
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Updated ‘Dogs on Beaches Policy’ explained: McCauleys Beach not included in review
WITH estimates of about 40 dogs for everyone 100 people in the Local Government Area, Wollongong City Council is anticipating there will be plenty of community interest in the public exhibition of its updated…
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M1 Motorway closure: Traffic detours this November
THE M1 Princes Motorway between Bulli Tops and Memorial Drive, as well as Picton Road, will be closed for two nights during November. The M1 Princes Motorway will be closed between Bulli Tops and…
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2025 Keira Christmas Toy Drive: Support local families in need
THE 15th annual Keira Christmas Toy Drive has been launched by State MP for Keira Ryan Park. Proceeds and donations from this year’s Toy Drive will go directly to Supported Accommodation and Homelessness Services Shoalhaven…
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Guide to the MS Gong Ride on Sunday: Route details and road closures
UP to 10,000 riders are expected to take part in the MS Gong Ride from Sydney to Wollongong to raise funds for people living with multiple sclerosis this Sunday, 2 November 2025. Now in…
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New skate park planned for WF Jackson Park, Thirroul
WF Jackson Park has been announced by Wollongong City Council as the preferred location of a new skate park at Thirroul. Following discussions at Monday’s night Council meeting, community input and feedback is sought…
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