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wellness
From steel pull-up bars at Stuart Park to the punishing steps of the Illawarra Escarpment, the region's outdoor gym network is bigger, and better, than most residents realise.
property
A series of zoning amendments and state-backed housing directives are rewriting the rules across Wollongong's most sought-after suburbs, and buyers are already adjusting their calculations.
community
Traffic relief, dining excitement, and the steady rhythm of life in our growing southern suburb.
news
Education officials say Wollongong's workforce pipeline faces critical shortfall as BlueScope and renewables sector expand.
property
The best suburbs to live in Wollongong in 2026: beachside Thirroul and Fairy Meadow, family-friendly Figtree, and the most affordable areas for renters and first home buyers.
news
As BlueScope Steel pivots toward carbon-neutral production, the question looms: can this working-class city match the pace of European rivals already deep into their green transitions?
property
Unit rental yields in Wollongong have outpaced major metros in 2026, with diverse returns across CBD apartments and northern beaches homes.
wellness
Australian Dietary Guidelines and local research together point to sustainable approaches that prioritise food groups and intuitive behaviours over restrictive targets.
community
How much does air conditioning installation cost in Wollongong in 2026? Split system and ducted reverse-cycle AC costs for the Illawarra region, coastal corrosion considerations, NSW ESS rebates, and tips for Wollongong homeowners.
community
A plain-English guide to how Wollongong and the wider Illawarra move, from the coastal highways and the South Coast rail line to local buses and the Sydney commuter run.
finance
Job reductions at the Wongawilli colliery and a major Port Kembla land transition illustrate shifting investment patterns in the region.
community
Coastal temperate climate with ocean pools open seasonally. Here's what to expect month by month in Wollongong.
community
The beaches north of Wollongong centre provide the best surf and the most dramatic coastal scenery.
Politics
New laws on rental protections and development approvals are expected to accelerate housing supply across Australia, but local experts say Wollongong's tight rental market and rising construction costs mean relief for struggling residents may take years.
community
An hour south of Sydney with its own beaches and a reinvented economy, Wollongong is hard to beat.
Technology
As artificial intelligence and automation reshape our city's economy, residents and policymakers grapple with whose futures are secured-and whose are left behind.
Technology
Fibre upgrades, sensor networks and a $47 million city data platform are quietly rewriting the routines of residents across the Illawarra.
property
Wollongong tenants currently face lower weekly outlays than owners carrying mortgages on homes near the state median price.
Politics
From housing density rules to infrastructure levies, councillors this month made decisions whose effects residents will start to feel within months, not years.
property
Professional property investors and agents gather in the city for a midweek networking event as the sector braces for tax reform fallout.
news
The expanded Emergency Short Stay Area at Wollongong Hospital has supported recent improvements in patient flow and treatment times.
community
Wollongong builder guide 2026: how much home extensions, granny flats, and full renovations cost in Wollongong and the Illawarra, NSW Fair Trading licence requirements, coastal building considerations, and how to get accurate quotes for your Wollongong renovation project.
wellness
From charity walks along the foreshore to timed fun runs through the escarpment foothills, the Illawarra's social fitness calendar is filling up fast this July and August.
news
A closer look at the numbers driving the Illawarra's housing supply and affordability challenges
news
Council's record investment sets priorities across hundreds of projects, with sequencing and renewal focus now requiring decisions on delivery.
wellness
From a new adult walk-in hub to peer-support spaces for young people, Wollongong has expanded its free mental health services in recent months. Here's what's available and where to find it.
property
As the NSW median house price hovers around $860,000, build-to-rent developments are emerging as a viable alternative for renters in Wollongong, particularly in suburbs like Fairy Meadow and Thirroul.
lifestyle
Wollongong residents outline their routines for winter walks, coffee stops and coastal living on a mid-July budget.
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