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04 Dec 2024
Explore heartwarming stories and find out what's on in the community in our new Connect Magazine!
 
Find out what motivates one local family to set up more than 250,000 Christmas lights every year. Be inspired by the story of Adila, a local teen refugee turned top student. And learn what action one of our garbos took when his truck burst into flames.

All this, plus more community stories, project updates and the events and activities you can take part in this summer!

Pick up your copy at our customer service centres, libraries and other Council facilities. 
 
Voices of CBCity podcast launches next week!

Tune in to listen to CBCity’s new social cohesion podcast, where we interview local CBCity community members who share their lived experiences, stories and connection to CBCity. 

Our first episode will be launched on World Human Rights Day – 10 December.

Check out a sneak peak now via our podcast platforms.

Carols in the Park is this Saturday!
Join us at this iconic event for a FREE night full of:
  • Live music from local and national artists
  • Meet and greet with Santa and his elves
  • Kids’ activities
  • Food trucks and photo booth
  • Plus: NEW finale and fireworks show
Don’t forget to bring your picnic gear and Christmas cheer! 

When: Saturday 7 December, 4-9pm
Where: Wiley Park, Wiley Park 
Last chance to submit your house for our Christmas Lights Competition

Deck the halls and hang the mistletoe! We’re on the hunt to find the most festive house in each of our City’s five wards this Christmas.

Submit your house at cb.city/ChristmasLights before noon next Monday 9 December to get involved. 

One winner in each ward will receive a $500 GiftPay eGift card and one runner up in each ward will receive a $200 GiftPay eGift card. 

Terms and conditions apply.

Last week for donations to our Toy Drive!
Help bring joy to Canterbury-Bankstown children in need this Christmas by donating NEW, unwrapped items to our Mayoral Christmas Toy Drive:
  • Arts and craft supplies
  • Beach towels, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Toys, books and stationery
  • Gift cards and vouchers
Donations can be dropped off up until next Wednesday 11 December during opening hours at our customer service centres and Bankstown and Campsie libraries. 
$500 rebate for eligible residential properties installing solar

Are you thinking about installing rooftop solar panels?

We’re offering a $500 rebate for residential properties as part of our Solar Rebate Program.

Eligibility criteria and conditions apply.