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Media release
It’s electrifying! Council to turn on 12 new EV charging stations
Electric vehicle (EV) owners will soon have more places to recharge with City of Canterbury Bankstown installing a range of EV chargers across the City.
14 Jul 2026
Local stories
Council Update - Winter edition 2026
Our new quarterly newsletter letting you know what we’ve been doing to create a City you love
10 Jul 2026
Media release
Celebrate Sydney's favourite food festival: Bankstown Bites turns 21!
Bankstown Bites is back for 2026 and City of Canterbury Bankstown is packing in even more flavour in our 21st year, with up to 60 stallholders, cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs and an exciting, new “dinner crawl” experience in the heart of Bankstown.
03 Jul 2026
Council news
Council eNews | Dinner Crawl, Open Days, Mayor’s Sleepout and more
Read this week's Council News
02 Jul 2026
Connect Magazine – Winter edition 2026
Your community magazine featuring inspiring stories, exciting news and must-see events.To read in your language, click on the 'globe' icon at the top right corner of this page.
30 Jun 2026
Media release
Bass Hill hockey field gets international certification
The synthetic hockey pitch at The Crest in Bass Hill is ready for national competition after receiving certification from hockey's world governing body.
24 Jun 2026
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