What does Illawarra Mean?
Originating from the Aboriginal Dharawal language it can be loosely translated as “high pleasant place by the sea”. Traditional Custodians of Country in the Illawarra are the Dharawal, Yuin and Wadi Wadi peoples.
What does the City of Wollongong's Crest represent?
Our city’s crest was designed in 1948. Its motto ‘Urbs inter mare montempque’ is Latin for 'City between the mountains and the sea’. The four quarters of the crest represent our traditional industries; farming, the port, coal mining and the steel industry.
When did Wollongong get its own flag?
In 1981 a public competition was held to design a flag for Wollongong. The winner was John Mullhall of Cringila!