Wollongong Auction Clearance Rates Drop to 58%, and Sellers Should Pay Attention
A cooling clearance rate across the Illawarra signals a market shift that has real consequences for anyone planning to sell before Christmas.
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Wollongong's Tech Boom: The Promise, the Pitfalls, and ...
As artificial intelligence and automation reshape our city's economy, residents and policymakers grapple with whose futures are secured-and whose are left behind.
University Leaders Warn Skills Gap Threatens Wollongong's Green Industry Growth
Education officials say Wollongong's workforce pipeline faces critical shortfall as BlueScope and renewables sector expand.
Wollongong's Dapto Suburb Gets Traffic Relief, New Dining Options
Traffic relief, dining excitement, and the steady rhythm of life in our growing southern suburb.
Wollongong's $47 Million Smart City Overhaul Transforms Daily Life
Fibre upgrades, sensor networks and a $47 million city data platform are quietly rewriting the routines of residents across the Illawarra.
Wollongong Steel Plants Race Global Cities Toward Carbon-Neutral Production
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?
Is Renting Actually Cheaper Than Buying Right Now?
Wollongong tenants currently face lower weekly outlays than owners carrying mortgages on homes near the state median price.
Best Suburbs to Live in Wollongong 2026: By Lifestyle, Family Size and Budget
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.
Wollongong Council Launches Renewable Energy Zone, Jobs Arrive by July 2027
Wollongong residents will see the first effects on local energy infrastructure and industrial transition jobs from July 2027 under the council's updated rollout schedule.
Wollongong Council Votes Change Housing Density Rules, Infrastructure Fees This July
From housing density rules to infrastructure levies, councillors this month made decisions whose effects residents will start to feel within months, not years.
Wollongong Investor Yields Steady Despite Cooling National Market-What the Numbers Show
Unit rental yields in Wollongong have outpaced major metros in 2026, with diverse returns across CBD apartments and northern beaches homes.
Professional Investors Gather in Wollongong for Tax Reform Debate
Professional property investors and agents gather in the city for a midweek networking event as the sector braces for tax reform fallout.
University of Wollongong Study Links Mindful Eating to Better Health Outcomes
Australian Dietary Guidelines and local research together point to sustainable approaches that prioritise food groups and intuitive behaviours over restrictive targets.
Wollongong Hospital Cuts Wait Times After Emergency Department Expansion
The expanded Emergency Short Stay Area at Wollongong Hospital has supported recent improvements in patient flow and treatment times.
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.
Lace Up: Wollongong's Biggest Community Fitness Events Are Just Around the Corner
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.
Wollongong Air Conditioning Installation: 2026 Costs, Rebates, Split Systems
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.