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Wollongong news — June 2026

Every story we published in June 2026.

1. News · 28 June 2026

   Things to Do in Wollongong This Weekend

   Discover events happening in Wollongong this weekend. Workshops, outdoor activities, coastal excursions & wellness sessions-find what's on near you.

2. Community · 26 June 2026

   Motor Neurone Disease becomes notifiable, fulfilling Illawarra advocate's final wish

   A former Illawarra resident's campaign to track MND outcomes has reached fruition despite his passing.

3. Community · 26 June 2026

   The Steel City's Legacy: How BHP Shaped Wollongong and the Illawarra

   The steel industry that ran from 1928 to 1999 left a permanent imprint on the city.

4. Community · 26 June 2026

   UOW continues balancing growth ambitions with governance scrutiny as reform pressure mounts

   University faces ongoing accountability demands following ICAC inquiry into hiring practices that prioritised institutional expansion over proper oversight.

5. Community · 26 June 2026

   UOW Open Day draws 5,000 prospective students seeking pathway to regional jobs market

   University of Wollongong's flagship recruitment event reflects ongoing demand for local higher education as Illawarra economy diversifies beyond traditional industries.

6. Sport · 22 June 2026

   Women's Sport in Wollongong: Teams, Leagues and How to Get Involved

   From the Wollongong Wolves women's team to netball, surf life saving and beyond, women's sport is thriving across the Illawarra.

7. Sport · 6 June 2026

   Wollongong's Best Public Ovals, Courts and Sporting Facilities: A Local's Guide

   From the world-class precinct at Beaton Park to neighbourhood courts and foreshore ovals, Wollongong's public sporting infrastructure is among the best in regional New South Wales.