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Annual Report · 2026

Transparency Report

How The Daily Wollongong reports, who funds us, and how we hold ourselves accountable to Wollongong readers.

By the numbers

1,847

Stories published

3

Corrections issued

412

Local sources cited

Where our reporting comes from

Government sources34%
Community28%
Expert interviews22%
Public records16%

How we're funded

Reader subscriptions45%
Advertising35%
Sponsorships20%

We accept no government or political funding of any kind.

Editorial independence

The Daily Wollongong is independently owned and operated. No government, party, candidate, or political organisation contributes funding, content, or editorial direction. Sponsors and advertisers have no influence over what we cover or how we cover it.

Corrections issued this year

  • 12 March 2026 · Wollongong council budget released

    An earlier version stated the infrastructure spend was $34m. The correct figure is $43m, per the council's published budget papers.

  • 4 February 2026 · Foreshore redevelopment stage one

    We misidentified the lead contractor. The contract was awarded to Built Environs, not Lendlease.

  • 18 January 2026 · Steelers name new captain

    The player's tenure was listed as seven seasons; it is six.

Concerns or complaints

Contact our ethics desk at ethics@dailywollongong.com.au. We respond to every complaint within five business days.