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Apr 20
What is the Wollongong property market forecast for 2023 and beyond?

Author: Joanne Danckwardt of One Agency JD Property Agents Around the family dinner table or at drinks with friends, at some point someone will give their Wollongong property market forecast. Having been in the real estate industry for almost 30 years, I’ve seen how trends have emerged over time. There are cycles where the season […]

Mar 31
Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club Revealed. An Innovative Venue SO worth a visit / What’s On In Wollongong.

Why Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club is nudging to be the Illawarra’s best club, pub, bowlo, restaurant and beachside accommodation. Let us introduce you to the innovative Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club! It is absolutely NOT your average NSW Club… Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we love trading local insider secrets – and we […]

Mar 23
City Beach Function Centre for Wollongong Beach Front Weddings. Get the Wedding of your dreams (and your budget!)

Waterfront, Unique, Premier Wedding Venue Illawarra, NSW. City Beach Function Centre offers flexible, affordable, dreamy luxury wedding packages. Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we know why our region is so incredible and offers a stunning and alternative place to get married. We have researched the best wedding venues across the Illawarra. If you are looking […]

Mar 20
Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Guide – Wollongong & Illawarra’s Best Beaches, Parks & Venues | What’s On In Wollongong

Best Outdoor Wedding Places Illawarra & Wollongong to say I Do The trend for outdoor wedding ceremonies is so hot right now. If you are planning an Illawarra wedding, welcome to our insider guide! Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we know our coastline and nature spots make an incredible backdrop for a wedding. If […]

Dec 09
Mistakes To Avoid When Building or Renovating Your Illawarra Home

Wollongong Home Builder – Grand Pacific Homes – shares how to avoid the biggest mistakes when building or renovating in the Illawarra  Building Mistakes That Cause Nightmares We’ve all heard the horror stories people share about their nightmare building experience. Be assured, it doesn’t have to be this way. If you plan to build a […]

Oct 14
Is Figtree a Good Place to Live, Buy, Sell or Invest in? Your Illawarra Suburb Guide reveals all

Welcome to What’s On In Wollongong. We’re dedicated to sharing insider info about our incredible region. We interviewed one of Figtree’s leading real estate agents, Cristian Carvana from The Agency, to get the scoop on living, buying, selling and investing locally. Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Figtree? As of October 2022, Cristian […]

Sep 19
Best cycling routes around Wollongong

Cyclists are spoilt for choice in Wollongong, where flat coastal routes meet rough mountain terrain ensuring there is something for every kind of cyclist from learner riders right through to old pros. Currently Wollongong offers more than 42km of cycle tracks on shared pathways covering the area between Sandon Point and Lake Illawarra, making Wollongong […]

Aug 01
Why Life is like Walks on Fairy Meadow Beach

For locals who love calling Wollongong home. I own What’s On In Wollongong and Parents Guide Illawarra, so disclosing upfront, I’m a biased source of local intel. The force of love for the ‘Gong is strong in this one… So for a shortish, uplifting read and hopefully a rush of extra gratitude, read on! I […]

Jun 29
Re-ignite your social life, find new friends, create your tribe in Wollongong. Here is how (plus you’ll get fitter too)

We all want to feel connected, we all want to belong, we all want a sense of community. We all NEED connection to thrive in life. Fact. We are social creatures. Even introverts have social connection needs. Yet our busy lives, technology and the hangover of the C word (Covid, we mean Covid!), have all […]

Jun 28
Best suburbs to buy in and rent in Wollongong

Wollongong is known for its great beaches, quality of life and developing culture. Whether you’re moving from a different suburb or you’re selling your home in Wollongong and trying to decide which suburb to move to next, the region offers a range of different options for all different tastes. Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant is an […]