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#Transport

Every transport story from The Daily Wollongong.

• · 28 June 2026

  Wollongong's Quiet Boom: Why Sydney Refugees Are Pushing Prices Past $1M

  As first-home buyers face record exposure in Sydney's market, Wollongong's established suburbs are experiencing unprecedented demand—and price growth that's outpacing the broader NSW trend.

• · 27 June 2026

  Strength Training Over 40: Safe and Effective Approaches

  Local experts reveal how Wollongong men can build muscle and resilience in midlife without compromise.

• · 27 June 2026

  New rail link transforms Bulli into Wollongong's hottest commuter suburb

  A $185 million transport upgrade is reshaping the sleepy coastal town into a gateway for Sydney-bound workers, triggering a wave of apartment development and investor interest.

• · 27 June 2026

  Why Wollongong men avoid the doctor—and what actually works to change that

  From Figtree to the beachfront, bloke culture and busy schedules keep men out of GP clinics. Here's how to break the pattern.

• · 27 June 2026

  Which Wollongong suburbs are most likely to outperform in the next cycle

  As the property market stabilises, three pockets of the Illawarra are positioning themselves for stronger growth than the broader region.

• · 27 June 2026

  Wollongong's Winter Quarter Outpaces Year-Ago Surge as Growth Steadies

  Winter 2026 price gains slow compared to the same quarter last year, but Illawarra suburbs continue to climb ahead of broader NSW trends.

• · 27 June 2026

  Thirroul's Beachside Boom: Why This Coastal Gem Is Outpacing Wollongong's Market

  As Sydney buyers seek value beyond the Illawarra Escarpment, Thirroul's waterfront appeal and transport links are driving price momentum that rivals established seaside hotspots.

• Community · 26 June 2026

  Upmarket Cliff Road development tests Wollongong's planning boundaries

  A $6 million waterfront apartment tower plans to sidestep affordable housing requirements through planning rules.

• Community · 26 June 2026

  Wollongong's multicultural football community finds unity as political polarisation rises

  Refugee-led football team rallies community identity as One Nation's electoral momentum raises broader social tensions.

• Business · 26 June 2026

  Shellharbour emerges as regional training hub as UFC champion draws international fighters

  A Slovakian fighter's decision to relocate to the southern suburbs signals growing recognition of the region's combat sports infrastructure.

• Business · 26 June 2026

  Australian musicians fight back as AI training datasets harvest their work without permission

  Copyright concerns mount as artists discover their recordings used to build artificial intelligence systems.

• Community · 26 June 2026

  Schools and Education in Wollongong: Universities, Schools and Training

  A general guide to how Wollongong's universities, schools and vocational providers fit together, and how families and students find their way through them.

• Community · 26 June 2026

  Getting Around Wollongong: Roads, Public Transport and Connections

  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.

• Community · 26 June 2026

  West Dapto Road partial reopening brings traffic relief after year-long closure

  Commuters and local businesses get a reprieve as one of the Illawarra's major routes reopens in stages.

• Community · 23 June 2026

  From Wollongong South: The Coast Road to Kiama, Jervis Bay and Beyond

  The coastal drive south of Wollongong leads to some of the most beautiful coastline in Australia.

• Community · 20 June 2026

  Cost of Living in Wollongong 2026: A Full Breakdown of What You Will Actually Spend

  What does it really cost to live in Wollongong in 2026? Housing, groceries, transport and lifestyle costs broken down.

• Business · 17 June 2026

  UOW spinoffs and commercial ventures: Wollongong's knowledge business ecosystem

  The University of Wollongong is generating more commercial ventures than at any point in its history.

• News · 31 May 2026

  Southern Highlands to Wollongong rail frequency to double under NSW government plan

  The boost addresses chronic overcrowding on the Moss Vale corridor that connects commuters to the Illawarra train network.

• Federal · 27 May 2026

  Federal Princes Motorway upgrade brings improved safety to the Illawarra escarpment

  $180 million in Commonwealth funding will dual the highway between Waterfall and Bulli, one of NSW's most dangerous road corridors.

• Sport · 23 May 2026

  How to Watch and Listen to Wollongong Sport: TV, Radio, Streaming and Local Broadcasters

  You do not need to be at WIN Stadium or WIN Entertainment Centre to stay connected to Illawarra sport, with a range of broadcast, streaming and community media options keeping fans in the loop.