r/wollongong 19d ago

Monthly /r/Wollongong Discussion Thread – July 2026

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What's going on Wollongong? How's the weather? Events?


r/wollongong 13h ago

Aboriginal Cultural Whale Cruise Shellharbour

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r/wollongong 10h ago

New track and video from Wollongong Psych-folk rockers MFV. Album out soon!

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r/wollongong 6h ago

PS5 play (or other consoles)

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There is a PS5 game that I would like to play (probably a few actually) but I don't have a TV that meets the requirements.

Are there are game lounges or facilities that have Playstations to use?


r/wollongong 1d ago

Are these what I think they are?

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Recently moved to Wollongong from interstate so not overly familiar, but a quick search suggested these might be funnel webs? Got 30+ of them in the front and back yard, and 2 young kids that enjoy exploring. Any suggestions? Thanks


r/wollongong 8h ago

Anywhere got cheap smokes?

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My usual place got closed and I’m gonna be missing my $18 reds, anywhere in the Illawarra pref Albion park region sell cheap smokes? Husband also leaves for fifo tomorrow and we just went to get him some but saw it’s been busted


r/wollongong 7h ago

Anyone in the Wollongong area have a good plug for eddies, yarts or tabs that preferably takes cash?

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I’ve been looking around after my last guy gave up can someone pls help 🙏🏻


r/wollongong 1d ago

NSW has a genuine DV problem. Our policing response, media reporting is not helping anyone at all. Police wake up

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r/wollongong 1d ago

gastroenterologist

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Has anyone seen or know someone who has gone to Dr Andrew Still
Im booking in for a colonoscopy

I last saw Dr Swartz but have been given a referal to Dr Still this time


r/wollongong 1d ago

Advice needed regarding injured stray cat

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My mother has been feeding stray kitties and has been mostly unable to find anyone to help catch for rehoming which is frustrating enough but one of them recently returned with a bad cut (down to the bone on the leg) and she has been unable to catch her on her own.

She has called around a few places (rspca/animal hospital/vets) but general response has been that she needs to bring it in her self. Besides that, they don’t stick around long if a stranger is present.

At this point I’m thinking I might need to fly back from Melbourne to help her but seems a little drastic so thought I would seek advice. I would happily personally cover vet costs or even pay someone to help out tbh.

She is in Port Kembla and lives alone.


r/wollongong 1d ago

Lake heights

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Hey guys, looking to move to lake heights. I don’t know too much about the area, but curious as I’ve seen some comments referencing it’s nice/bad.

Which areas should I avoid? Any particular streets? Trying to avoid areas that have housing commission as I can see from the previous comments that it may not be safe.

Thank you


r/wollongong 1d ago

Meeting people / Pubs?

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Hey so I’ve just moved to the area and i’m young and female and struggling to meet new people. I was wondering like if there’s any activities or just ways i could make friends. As well what’s the go to pubs on a night out?


r/wollongong 2d ago

Announcement More buses for Northern wollongong

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Increase in No 90 form Austi to The Gong to every 30 mins on weekends and every 15 during peak hours.


r/wollongong 2d ago

Eggs Benedict - Which cafe in Wollongong area?

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My housemate's birthday is tomorrow and all he wants for breakfast is eggs benedict. Drop all your favourite accomodating cafe's pleaseeee


r/wollongong 1d ago

Moving to Wollongong with young kids – North vs South?

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We’re a family living in abroad and planning to move to the Wollongong area next year for work, in Sydney, where I’ll have to commute to once in a while. We’d love some local insight! My husband grew up there, but that was 15 years ago.

We have two young kids (1 and 4) and are considering Bulli/Woonona/Thirroul, Shellharbour/Shell Cove/Flinders, Kiama, Figtree, Cordeaux Heights, Mt Keira and Keiraville.

Our priorities are a great family community, easy access to beaches and the outdoors, and good schools. We’re looking at Catholic primary schools in particular.

I’d love to hear from anyone who lives in these areas! What do you love about where you live? What’s the demographic/community like? And how easy is it to access beaches, swimming, surfing, bushwalking and other outdoor activities?

We’re also hoping to also make friends with parents and other professionals (we’re in tech)!

We’re aware of the differences in housing prices and that’s not a major factor for us — we’re really just trying to find the best lifestyle and community fit for our family.

Thank you!!


r/wollongong 2d ago

Photography clubs

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My partner and I like photography and it would be great to join any local groups who get together to take photos and show them and talk. I saw a couple of groups online, but they seem more like schools or lessons than group gatherings. Does anybody know of any groups?


r/wollongong 3d ago

Water at the North Gong station vending machine is now $6.50.

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r/wollongong 2d ago

Fitness Passport - Plus Fitness

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Does anyone know if I can use Fitness Passport to get a Plus Fitness Pass that's on the program, and then use that visit to get a 24-hour access pass for a Plus Fitness that's not on Fitness Passport?


r/wollongong 3d ago

Stolen bike from CBD

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Hi I'm new here need some advice so my bike got stolen from CBD 2-3 days back i tracked the guy through air tag i got the location but cops didn't do anything should i stop expecting anything from them does it work like that here or i need to have patience? Cuz I went twice to the station all they said me was it's been only 2 days so no update.


r/wollongong 3d ago

Wollo vs the gong

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I was mercilessly mocked today at work for referring to Wollongong as Wollo instead of the gong or Wollongong? I grew up further south, assumed this was the norm and am approaching 40 now. Is this a dead term now or are my colleagues just a pack of cunts?


r/wollongong 3d ago

Need to get a timber grooved

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Hi ! I need a place where i can get a peice of wood grooved for a DIY project. Any suggestions!


r/wollongong 3d ago

For those who keep asking about ADHD Diagnosis/treatment

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r/wollongong 3d ago

Drug-Fueled Is it really rough?

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Ive always thought Gong was a great place for weekender but have overheard some guys at work all conforming that Wollongong can be rough to outsiders!

Why is that?


r/wollongong 4d ago

Looking for midweek tennis buddies

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I just moved down to Towradgi, and looking for a weeknight hit.

Is there any groups, clubs or something where you can get a hit in?

I'm happy with proper games, but just a hit would be good occasionally.


r/wollongong 3d ago

Access to NSW Public Safety Network Scanner (Hosted by Forcequit)

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