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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
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
Council news
Council News | Bankstown Bites, what’s on and more
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24 Jul 2025
Mayoral message
Mayoral Message | Bankstown Bites
Every great city is built on strong foundations – roads, parks and public infrastructure, and services like waste and community support – but what truly sets us apart is how we bring people together.
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
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