The Groundz is set to host one of the Illawarra’s biggest country music events when STOMPING GROUNDZ is held at the precinct on Saturday, 2 May. The family friendly large-scale event will feature an outstanding line-up of some of Australia’s biggest and most exciting country music artists alongside rising talent, delivering a full afternoon and evening of live music and entertainment. Headlining the event are award winning country heavyweights The Wolfe Brothers, Casey Barnes and Travis...

Dapto Agricultural & Horticultural Society Ltd, trading as The Groundz, has lodged a Development Application with Wollongong City Council seeking approval for an exciting new partnership with McKinnon’s Dog Wash & Grooming.   Following the cessation of greyhound racing operations in September 2025, the former kennel block at The Groundz became available for adaptive reuse. Recognising the opportunity to activate the purpose built facility, The Groundz undertook a partner selection process and...

Thursday 11 September, marked the final greyhound racing meeting to be held on the site. After 88 years, the Dapto Dogs chapter draws to...