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Join us for Nature Fest, a three-month celebration of the wonderful and unusual biodiversity in our community.

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Help shape your City by sharing your thoughts on our consultations from parks and playgrounds, to planning the future of our area. 

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Community
Get on board Bilal's Bus
I'm looking forward to getting on the road and hearing your stories. And I'll have Council staff with me to assist with your enquiries.
Parks and Recreation
Wise Reserve Dog Off-Leash Area
Canterbury-Bankstown Council invites you to share your thoughts on the proposed design concept for Wise Reserve dog off-leash area.
Community
Timed Parking at Tasker Park
Council is seeking feedback on 4P parking in Phillips Avenue, Canterbury to reduce long-term parking by large vehicles and improve access to parks and amenities.
What's On
Belmore
BYRC art workshops
To support your creative journey, BYRC is hosting FREE drop-in workshops to help build skills and spark inspiration.

Wednesdays in September, 4–5pm

Campsie
Kids Italian-themed craft sessions Campsie
Let’s get creative!

Thursday 4 September, 3.30pm

Bankstown
Birdscaping your garden
A talk about our local birds and how to create habitat to encourage them into your yard.

Saturday 6 September, 10.15-11am

Bass Hill
Community Safety Outreach and Pop-Up Session Bass Hill
Come and meet Council staff and Police at our community safety outreach sessions throughout the year

10 September, 10am-1pm

Belmore
BYRC art workshops
To support your creative journey, BYRC is hosting FREE drop-in workshops to help build skills and spark inspiration.

Wednesdays in September, 4–5pm

Lakemba
The creatures in your neighbourhood
Learn about the diversity of wildlife in our urban landscape

Thursday 11 September, 6.30-7.30pm

Bankstown
Author talk: an evening with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
Join us for an evening of inspiration, laughter, and wonder as we celebrate the launch of the paperback edition of his memoir, A Periodic Tale: My Sciencey Memoir.

Friday 12 September, 6–7.30pm (doors open 5.30pm)

Yagoona
Animal Control Officer pop-up session
We'll be offering FREE dog microchipping services to residents of Canterbury-Bankstown (proof of residency is required).

Saturday 13 September, 10am-2pm

Earlwood
Creating a native verge garden
Learn how create and manage a nature strip garden adjacent to your property

Saturday 13 September, 10.15-11am

Bankstown
Red Cross Extreme Heat Preparedness Workshop
With summer around the corner, the weather will soon be heating up

Tuesday 16 September, 1.30-3pm

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Late Night HSC Sessions 2025
Late Night HSC Sessions 2025

CBCity Libraries will be open late to all HSC students

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Latest News
Media release
Comedy star scores lead role in Earlwood Festival
Acclaimed Australian comedy star George Kapiniaris is bringing his trademark humour and penchant for cultural celebration to Earlwood next month.
19 Aug 2025
Media release
Major Bankstown CBD upgrade complete
Businesses and visitors in Bankstown’s CBD are now better protected from flooding thanks to completion of a major $27 million infrastructure upgrade.
18 Aug 2025
Media release
Event to showcase dementia support options
People with dementia, carers and family members – along with those at risk of developing the condition and anyone interested in learning more – are being invited to take part in a FREE expo on Friday 26 September.
15 Aug 2025
Media release
Major milestone for new Aquatic Centre
Construction of the multi-million-dollar Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre (CLAC) is moving to its next phase after the equivalent of five Olympic sized swimming pools worth of concrete was poured.  
30 Jul 2025
Media release
Huge lineup of events to celebrate Italian culture
Canterbury-Bankstown is set to come alive with the vibrant sights, sounds and flavours of Italy as part of the much-loved “Let’s Go” cultural series, organised by City of Canterbury Bankstown’s libraries.
30 Jul 2025
Media release
Record numbers at this year's Bankstown Bites
Bankstown was buzzing over the weekend as more than 16,000 people celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Bankstown Bites Food Festival – one of the City’s biggest and most vibrant events to date.
29 Jul 2025
Media release
Taboos lifted in gut art exhibition
Plumbing parts from Bankstown, water from across Sydney and a special Kombucha brew will form part of a playful and provocative new FREE art exhibition about the human gut and digestion journeys. 
24 Jul 2025
Media release
'Saucy' secret revealed at Bankstown Bites
TikTok star and much loved Spudhole founder Mahmoud Ismail is gearing up to launch his newest creation at Bankstown Bites food festival.
23 Jul 2025
Media release
Major gong goes to Bankstown play space
A fun, culturally inclusive and accessible playground that’s been dubbed a vibrant addition to the heart of Bankstown has received a top honour from the peak body for landscape architects. 
16 Jul 2025
Media release
Free events encourage celebration, reflection
Community members can take a trip back in time and experience what it was like for our First Australians living in Canterbury-Bankstown all those years ago. 
04 Jul 2025
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