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Female Muslim art collective explores culture and identityhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/female-muslim-art-collective-explores-culture-and-identityFemale Muslim art collective explores culture and identity2023-09-25T14:00:00Z
Learn about the Voice Referendum at Council's information sessionshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/learn-about-the-voice-referendum-at-councils-information-sessionsLearn about the Voice Referendum at Council's information sessions2023-09-17T14:00:00Z
Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor and Deputy Mayor Electionhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/canterbury-bankstown-mayor-and-deputy-mayor-electionCanterbury-Bankstown Mayor and Deputy Mayor Election2023-09-11T14:00:00Z
Council hands out more than $500,000 in community supporthttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/council-hands-out-more-than-$500-000-in-community-supportCouncil hands out more than $500,000 in community support2023-09-10T14:00:00Z
Residents to get prepared for Emergency Get Ready Weekhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/residents-to-get-prepared-for-emergency-get-ready-weekResidents to get prepared for Emergency Get Ready Week2023-09-10T14:00:00Z
Expo educates about risks associated with dementiahttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/expo-educates-about-risks-associated-with-dementiaExpo educates about risks associated with dementia2023-09-10T14:00:00Z
A community united for welcoming weekhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/a-community-united-for-welcoming-weekA community united for welcoming week2023-09-03T14:00:00Z
Experience the vibrant culture of Ukraine with let's go serieshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/experience-the-vibrant-culture-of-ukraine-with-lets-go-seriesExperience the vibrant culture of Ukraine with let's go series2023-09-03T14:00:00Z
Sunny savings with solar rebate programhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/sunny-savings-with-solar-rebate-programSunny savings with solar rebate program2023-09-03T14:00:00Z
A centenary celebration: Council plants 100 trees to mark 100 years of Rotaryhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/a-centenary-celebration-council-plants-100-trees-to-mark-100-years-of-rotaryA centenary celebration: Council plants 100 trees to mark 100 years of Rotary2023-08-28T14:00:00Z
Community leaders unite to tackle domestic violencehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/community-leaders-unite-to-tackle-domestic-violenceCommunity leaders unite to tackle domestic violence2023-08-27T14:00:00Z
Nominations now open for 2023 Children and Youth Awardshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/nominations-now-open-for-2023-children-and-youth-awardsNominations now open for 2023 Children and Youth Awards2023-08-27T14:00:00Z
Spring into nature at three-month festivalhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/spring-into-nature-at-three-month-festivalSpring into nature at three-month festival2023-08-27T14:00:00Z
Streamline your DA and get expert guidancehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/streamline-your-da-and-get-expert-guidanceStreamline your DA and get expert guidance2023-08-24T14:00:00Z
Street artists and local youth create better wallshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/street-artists-and-local-youth-create-better-wallsStreet artists and local youth create better walls2023-08-20T14:00:00Z
Join the War on Waste: FREE workshop and screeninghttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/join-the-war-on-waste-free-workshop-and-screeningJoin the War on Waste: FREE workshop and screening2023-08-13T14:00:00Z
Mayor's sleepout raises funds for the homelesshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/mayors-sleepout-raises-funds-for-the-homelessMayor's sleepout raises funds for the homeless2023-08-13T14:00:00Z
Twiddlemuffs: Local knitters' solution for restless handshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/twiddlemuffs-local-knitters-solution-for-restless-handsTwiddlemuffs: Local knitters' solution for restless hands2023-08-06T14:00:00Z
14,500+ people attend this year's Bankstown Bites food festivalhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/14-500-plus-people-attend-this-years-bankstown-bites-food-festival14,500+ people attend this year's Bankstown Bites food festival2023-07-31T14:00:00Z
Masterchef and MKR celebrity chefs to inspire foodies at biteshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/masterchef-and-mkr-celebrity-chefs-to-inspire-foodies-at-bitesMasterchef and MKR celebrity chefs to inspire foodies at bites2023-07-23T14:00:00Z
Plate art exhibition to be launched at Bankstown Biteshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/plate-art-exhibition-to-be-launched-at-bankstown-bitesPlate art exhibition to be launched at Bankstown Bites2023-07-18T14:00:00Z
Tackling illegal dumping Bulldogs team up with Councilhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/tackling-illegal-dumping-bulldogs-team-up-with-councilTackling illegal dumping Bulldogs team up with Council2023-07-17T14:00:00Z
Swimmers welcome new era for beloved Canterbury poolhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/swimmers-welcome-new-era-for-beloved-canterbury-poolSwimmers welcome new era for beloved Canterbury pool2023-07-13T14:00:00Z
Mayor's plea to help end homelessnesshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/mayors-plea-to-help-end-homelessnessMayor's plea to help end homelessness2023-07-12T14:00:00Z
Get ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodgehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/get-ready-to-dodge-duck-dip-dive-and-dodgeGet ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge2023-07-09T14:00:00Z
Magic table brings smiles to young, old and all abilities alikehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/magic-table-brings-smiles-to-young-old-and-all-abilities-alikeMagic table brings smiles to young, old and all abilities alike2023-07-09T14:00:00Z
Spice up your life with a Bankstown Bites food tourhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/spice-up-your-life-with-a-bankstown-bites-food-tourSpice up your life with a Bankstown Bites food tour2023-07-05T14:00:00Z
Bankstown Arts Centre announces new Arts Directorhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/bankstown-arts-centre-announces-new-arts-directorBankstown Arts Centre announces new Arts Director2023-06-25T14:00:00Z
Bankstown Bites boasts smorgasbord of cuisineshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/bankstown-bites-boasts-smorgasbord-of-cuisinesBankstown Bites boasts smorgasbord of cuisines2023-06-25T14:00:00Z
Headline acts announced for NAIDOC Week celebrationshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/headline-acts-announced-for-naidoc-week-celebrationsHeadline acts announced for NAIDOC Week celebrations2023-06-25T14:00:00Z

2021 Australia Day Awards

The five award recipients were recognised, and 21 new citizens officially welcomed to the City, at a special ceremony in the Bryan Brown Theatre hosted by Mayor Khal Asfour No A long-serving Chester Hill community leader, an inspirational young cadet, a tireless volunteer in the Lebanese community, a selfless non-profit charity and a local environmental champion have been honoured with Australia Day Awards in Canterbury-Banksto News and Updates; Media Releases
2021 Australia Day Awards

A long-serving Chester Hill community leader, an inspirational young cadet, a tireless volunteer in the Lebanese community, a selfless non-profit charity and a local environmental champion have been honoured with Australia Day Awards in Canterbury-Bankstown today.

The five award recipients were recognised, and 21 new citizens officially welcomed to the City, at a special ceremony in the Bryan Brown Theatre hosted by Mayor Khal Asfour as well as Australia Day Ambassador and 2GB announcer John Stanley.

“Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients as they have shown what it means to be outstanding citizens of Canterbury-Bankstown,” Mayor Asfour said.

“These people are our community’s unsung heroes. They do a fantastic job but don’t seek recognition and are an inspiration to us all.

“Today is our chance to say a big thank you.”

The recipients of the 2021 Canterbury-Bankstown Australia Day Awards are:

  • Citizen of the Year – Dale Donadel who for 20 years has not only managed Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre but has reinvented the centre, increasing its capability and raising it to a Centre of Excellence.
  • Young Citizen of the Year – Lachlan Hyde is an outstanding young person and a member of the Australian Air League Squadron, second in Command. He is a selfless and tireless individual, always volunteering in the community for the betterment of others.
  • Volunteer of the Year – Salim Diab is the President of St Charbel's Youth Association. He is a dedicated member and leader; serving at masses and leading the Youth Association throughout the challenges of the pandemic.
  • Community Organisation of the Year – Lighthouse Community Support is a not-for-profit charity, engaging with the community to support families and students in need. It runs a range of youth leadership and mentoring programs and also offers support for domestic violence victims.
  • Jack Munday Environment and Heritage Award – Peter Stevens exemplifies everything about being an environmental champion. On joining the Wolli Creek Preservation Society (WCPS) 17 years ago, he launched a bush regeneration group and works tirelessly to increase awareness of sustainable practices that have a positive impact on bushland, water quality and ecological communities.

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