Latest news from Wollongong.
News
As duplicate and AI-generated images flood real estate platforms globally, Wollongong's housing market has developed detection practices that other post-industrial cities are now watching closely.
5 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): theguardian.com, theguardian.com, theguardian.com +1 more
News
The city's industrial landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with BlueScope Steel at the forefront of the change
5 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): abc.net.au, bluescope.com
Wellness
Get active, meet new people and explore Wollongong's scenic streets with a neighbourhood walking group, and here's how to get started
4 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): theguardian.com, theguardian.com, theguardian.com
Wellness
Fermented staples like kimchi, kefir, and sauerkraut are available at markets and stores across Wollongong-here’s where to find them and why your microbiome may thank you.
4 July 20263 min read
Property
Annual growth still outpacing Sydney in several pockets, but the June quarter tells a more cautious story for buyers and sellers across the Illawarra.
4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): dailywollongong.com.au, savingsmate.com.au
Wellness
From Crown Street delis to the shelves at Nan Tien Temple's vegetarian café, Wollongong has more high-protein options than most residents realise.
4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): theguardian.com, theguardian.com, theguardian.com
Lifestyle
Find the best primary and high schools in Wollongong and Illawarra. Compare selective, Catholic, and government options for families moving to the region.
3 July 20261 min read
Lifestyle
A guide to Wollongong's job market, healthcare and education hubs, and where to find work in the Illawarra.
3 July 20261 min read
Lifestyle
How to get around Wollongong: the South Coast line, local buses, cycling infrastructure, driving and connections to Sydney in 2026.
3 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Technology
Venture capital flooding Wollongong's innovation quarter and Crown Street precinct as local startup ecosystem emerges as Australia's next innovation hub.
2 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): globalventuring.com
Sport
New waterfront and cycling facilities attract elite athletes and major events to the Illawarra region.
2 July 20262 min read