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Lakemba Nights during Ramadan
Lakemba Nights during Ramadan

The spectacular month-long cultural event is a vibrant, global food bazaar, which takes place during the month of Ramadan. 

Come along and break your fast or try new foods.

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Proposed Lease for 3B Edison Lane, Belmore
Let us know what you think of the proposal for a new long-term lease arrangement for 3B Edison Lane, Belmore with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
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Gough Whitlam Park Kiosk
We are seeking feedback on the proposed lease agreement for the Kiosk in Gough Whitlam Park, Earlwood.
What's On
Bankstown
Aboriginal Cultural Art Workshop
Come along and learn Aboriginal Art with local Elder and Wiradjuri woman, Lee Carr

Thursday 27 March 10.30am-12.30pm

Chester Hill
Vietnamese Friendship Group | ​Nhóm Thân Hữu Việt Nam
Do you want to meet new friends from your local Vietnamese community? 

Last Friday of each month

Panania
Family movie fun Panania
Jump into your pyjamas and bring the family along to our FREE Friday night movies at the library

Friday 28 March, 5.30-7.30pm

Canterbury
Planting Day at Pat O’Connor Reserve
Rewild the suburbs by planting native plants at Pat O’Connor Reserve in Canterbury!

Saturday 6 April, 9am-noon

Your local library
Native plant giveaway
Our native plant giveaway is back! Come to your closest participating library to collect FREE native plants for your home garden or balcony.

5-11 April 2025 (during usual library hours)

Bankstown
Petula and the Best of British - ft. Lisa Cook
A timeless celebration of talent and tradition

Tuesday 8 April 2025, 10am

Chester Hill
Native gardening for small spaces
Learn about smaller native plant varieties and potting at home

Tuesday 8 April, 6.30-7.30pm

Bankstown
Aboriginal Cultural Weaving Workshop
Come along and learn the art of Aboriginal cultural weaving with local Elder and Wiradjuri woman, Lee Carr. Limited numbers so get in quick. 

13 February, 13 March & 10 April, 10am-noon

Your local library
Native plant giveaway
Our native plant giveaway is back! Come to your closest participating library to collect FREE native plants for your home garden or balcony.

5-11 April 2025 (during usual library hours)

Chester Hill
Late Night Library
Join us for the ultimate after-hours hangout at the library!

Friday 11 April, 5-9pm

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Solar rebate program
Solar rebate program

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is offering a rebate of up to $500 to residents for installing solar photovoltaic (solar PV) on residential properties in Canterbury-Bankstown

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Latest News
Media release
Builders and developers not ‘getting their site right’ issued with fines
Builders and developers have been put on notice they will be hit hard if they don’t Get their Site Right. 
12 Mar 2025
Media release
Lakemba Nights during Ramadan opening weekend attracts thousands
The opening weekend of Lakemba Nights during Ramadan saw thousands flock to Lakemba to experience culture and exotic foods from around the world
05 Mar 2025
Media release
What’s new at Lakemba Nights during Ramadan
The countdown is on, and stallholders are working hard to prepare for one of Sydney’s biggest food festivals.
26 Feb 2025
Media release
School safety and safer roads: CBCity’s priority
Improving safety around our schools and urging drivers to slow down is a priority of the City of Canterbury Bankstown.
20 Feb 2025
Media release
Lakemba Nights during Ramadan: CBCity's most popular event returns
The aroma of camel burgers and warm knafeh will soon be wafting through the air with millions expected to flock to Lakemba for one of Sydney’s most anticipated cultural events
13 Feb 2025
Media release
Hit the new year running at I RUN with Active CB
New year, new you! Smash your fitness resolutions with City of Canterbury Bankstown’s first running festival!
04 Feb 2025
Media release
Campsie Lantern Festival to shine bright
Canterbury-Bankstown’s Lunar New Year celebrations will end with a bang, as Council fires up the festivities for Campsie Lantern Festival.
28 Jan 2025
Media release
Australia Day Award recipients announced
A tireless volunteer who serves dinners to newly arrived refugees, a local optometrist who cares for the disadvantaged and a young person who co-developed a melanoma screening prototype are among recipients of Canterbury-Bankstown’s Australia Day Awards.
26 Jan 2025
Media release
Sun, fun and festivities: CBCity celebrates Australia Day
Soak up the Australia Day fun at our Leisure and Aquatic Centres!
17 Jan 2025
Media release
Lunar New Year festivities fire up in CBCity
Lunar New Year celebrations are set to fire up at Bankstown and Campsie as record crowds are expected to welcome in the Year of the Snake.
13 Jan 2025
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