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Wollongong builder guide 2026: how much home extensions, granny flats, and full renovations cost in Wollongong and the Illawarra, NSW Fair Trading licence requirements, coastal building considerations, and how to get accurate quotes for your Wollongong renovation project.
Job reductions at the Wongawilli colliery and a major Port Kembla land transition illustrate shifting investment patterns in the region.
Coastal temperate climate with ocean pools open seasonally. Here's what to expect month by month in Wollongong.
A closer look at the numbers driving the Illawarra's housing supply and affordability challenges
Council's record investment sets priorities across hundreds of projects, with sequencing and renewal focus now requiring decisions on delivery.
New laws on rental protections and development approvals are expected to accelerate housing supply across Australia, but local experts say Wollongong's tight rental market and rising construction costs mean relief for struggling residents may take years.
The beaches north of Wollongong centre provide the best surf and the most dramatic coastal scenery.
From a new adult walk-in hub to peer-support spaces for young people, Wollongong has expanded its free mental health services in recent months. Here's what's available and where to find it.
As the NSW median house price hovers around $860,000, build-to-rent developments are emerging as a viable alternative for renters in Wollongong, particularly in suburbs like Fairy Meadow and Thirroul.
Wollongong residents outline their routines for winter walks, coffee stops and coastal living on a mid-July budget.
The university welcomes record interest in degree programs while ICAC inquiry continues into contract management practices.
Researchers have spent two decades scanning meditating brains, and what they've found should interest anyone who's ever stared at the Pacific from Wollongong's rock pools wondering why they can't switch off.
From Stuart Park to Corrimal, the Illawarra has a growing network of no-cost fitness infrastructure that most residents walk straight past.
The long-term transformation of the hospital district aims to support new jobs and expanded services for the Illawarra Shoalhaven region.
A broad rally in metals and energy prices offers a cautiously positive signal for the Illawarra's industrial heartland, even as the local bourse barely moved.
Wollongong residents weighing mental health options can start with clear distinctions between these three providers to manage stress effectively.
From walk-in counselling at the Corrimal Community Centre to peer support groups meeting at the Wollongong Botanic Garden, a range of free mental health supports are available locally without a GP referral.
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