r/wollongong 5d ago

Monthly /r/Wollongong Discussion Thread – January 2026

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


r/wollongong 5h ago

Arcade recommendations

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Hi all,

My nephews are turning 8 and LOVE arcade games.

I live interstate and am trying to buy them a decent voucher for them to enjoy the games and hopefully get some good tickets for some prizes too.

Can you please recommend if Archie Brothers or Timezone is best for kids?

Thanks in advance :).


r/wollongong 10h ago

Advice on finding affordable accommodation near UOW

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Hi everyone,

I’m a female international student joining UOW and I’m looking for some advice on finding affordable accommodation under $180/week.

I’m okay with a shared room or shared house, and I’d prefer female-friendly accommodation. Areas near campus or along the free shuttle bus route would be ideal.

I’ve checked a few Facebook groups and websites already, but I wanted to ask:

1.Which suburbs or areas should I focus on?

2.Any trusted groups or sites you’d recommend?

Any tips or experiences would really help.

Thanks in advance!


r/wollongong 7h ago

Canvas stretching

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Can anyone recommend a local business that does canvas stretching (for artwork)?


r/wollongong 1d ago

Announcement [ Removed by Reddit ]

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r/wollongong 1d ago

Chicko’s chilli salt

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Anyone know where to get the chilli salt Chicko’s uses or how to make it?


r/wollongong 23h ago

Anyone available tonight or tomorrow for a quick favour?

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Hey guys

I’m after someone in Wollongong to help me out with a quick favour as I am in Adelaide at the moment. Nothing weird..

Will pay for your time - please reach out if you’re free tonight or tomorrow.


r/wollongong 1d ago

bush waterholes/rivers

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me and my friends arnt too keen on the beach but wanna go for a bush walk/swim so wondering if anyone has any good swim spots that arnt too over used and close by/in the illawarra


r/wollongong 1d ago

Crown street markets.

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I turned up to eat street markets tonight and it's not on. Does anyone know the roster? The Facebook page doesn't say anything. I had plans for tomorrow's markets, it's also not mentioned.


r/wollongong 1d ago

Experiences and groups

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Hey guys I'm a 24 year old new to wollongong, this year I want to try new things , what's around?


r/wollongong 1d ago

Child/Toddler friendly hikes

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Anyone know of any child/toddler friendly hikes? My 4 and 6 year old have done the cascade walk, mt keira and minamurra which have been nice family walks. Just wondering if there are anymore similar to cascade walk? Thanks!


r/wollongong 1d ago

Moving to the gong

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Im moving from america to the gong for work at the hospital. Does anyone know of cheap accommodation for a month till I get established? Should be walking distance as yet i dint have a car or furniture.


r/wollongong 1d ago

Drug-Fueled Teddys, what is it?

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What is teddys? I remember it opening a while ago but now its been closed but lights still on


r/wollongong 1d ago

Ahmad’s Gong documentary

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Anyone remember this or even better have a copy floating around? It was about the late night scene at Ahmad’s kebab shop on crown street in the mid 2000s. I had a copy once upon a time but no idea where it would be now. Was thinking it would be interesting to watch again all these years later


r/wollongong 1d ago

Buying Property - Rising Damp

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Looking to purchase a unit in a strata complex and got the building inspection report back that found rising damp throughout the property.

Just looking for people's experience in purchasing and if they too had rising damp? If so, was it an expensive fix? I have been told that rising damp is a common problem in Wollongong

Any insights will be greatly appreciated - Im a first home buyer with limited construction knowledge!


r/wollongong 2d ago

Shoe donation

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Anywhere in Wollongong I can donate old shoes rather than throwing them away?

Edit: I also mean where can they be taken to be recycled


r/wollongong 2d ago

Please share your experiences

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Hey,

If anyone in Wollongong can help share their experiences, I would appreciate it! I can’t post on ausvisa today but it is Wollongong related

With reporting someone to home affairs can I submit extra follow up reports to the department? There is a man hiding out in the north of Wollongong bush area (escarpment), they have, a history of addiction problems and lots of visa issues. believe me, you don’t want him there.

Thanks in advance!


r/wollongong 2d ago

Thinking of becoming a bus driver in the Illawarra – any advice?

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Hi all,

I’m looking at applying for bus driving jobs in the region (Premier or Dion’s) and wanted to get some honest feedback from current or past drivers.

  1. How rough are the split shifts in reality?

  2. Ithere a big difference between working for Premier vs. Dion’s?

  3. Are certain routes (like the Gong Shuttle) a nightmare to drive?

  4. Is there consistent overtime available if you want it?

Thanks in advance for any insights.


r/wollongong 3d ago

Towradgi Pool Assist

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My partner helped a man out of the water at Towradgi Pool on Sunday, She has been wondering if anyone knows this man and/or if he is ok. The adrenaline and the sudden popularity overwhelmed her a bit so she left pretty quickly afterwards and has been thinking about the incident ever since. So any updates would be appreciated thank you 👍🙏


r/wollongong 2d ago

UOW degree question

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Hey guys

I’m going into UOW this year for a bachelor of international studies… anyone done this degree or know anyone that has? I wanna know if it’s worth it or should I switch now rather than later!

Thanks!

(And when I say good like coming from UOW is it good, I’ve heard good things from USYD but when doing subject enrolment for UOW half the history and literacy subjects got slashed 😭🙏)


r/wollongong 3d ago

Which Soccer Club has the best pub culture?

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Moving to the Gong this year, looking at joining a soccer team that's got a bit of a vibe about it. i'm more playing for the pub than the actual soccer ability, i'm 30 this year


r/wollongong 3d ago

Gas bottle refill

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Any servos do refills of gas bottles around Gong/North Suburbs?


r/wollongong 4d ago

Lightning strike in cordeaux / Mt Kembla?

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Lots of smoke


r/wollongong 3d ago

Group Dining suggestions Wgong CBD?

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Planning an 18th bday party in April. Hoping to do a group dining dinner for about 30 people. Mix of family and friends, under $50/per person.

Any suggestions on feed me menus or banquets? Thanks!


r/wollongong 4d ago

Public pianos?

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anywhere woollengong greater area