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Streets to sparkle with Christmas lights comphttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/streets-to-sparkle-with-christmas-lights-compStreets to sparkle with Christmas lights comp2023-12-03T13:00:00Z
Tots, teens & the in-betweens: Council's School Holiday program caters for allhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/tots-teens-and-the-in-betweens-councils-school-holiday-program-caters-for-allTots, teens & the in-betweens: Council's School Holiday program caters for all2023-12-03T13:00:00Z
Community pulls weight against domestic violencehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/community-pulls-weight-against-domestic-violenceCommunity pulls weight against domestic violence2023-11-27T13:00:00Z
Bankstown Arts Centre explores Western Sydney's landscapehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/bankstown-arts-centre-explores-western-sydneys-landscapeBankstown Arts Centre explores Western Sydney's landscape2023-11-27T13:00:00Z
A Christmas homecoming: Paulini returns to CBCity for Carols in the Parkhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/a-christmas-homecoming-paulini-returns-to-cbcity-for-carols-in-the-parkA Christmas homecoming: Paulini returns to CBCity for Carols in the Park2023-11-27T13:00:00Z
Mayoral toy drive delivering joy this Christmashttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/mayoral-toy-drive-delivering-joy-this-christmasMayoral toy drive delivering joy this Christmas2023-11-20T13:00:00Z
Canterbury-Bankstown's oldest citizen sworn inhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/canterbury-bankstowns-oldest-citizen-sworn-inCanterbury-Bankstown's oldest citizen sworn in2023-11-19T13:00:00Z
Happy 100th Birthday Reg! Local veteran celebrates a centuryhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/happy-100th-birthday-reg-local-veteran-celebrates-a-centuryHappy 100th Birthday Reg! Local veteran celebrates a century2023-11-19T13:00:00Z
A CBCity Christmas: Council spreads festive cheerhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/a-cbcity-christmas-council-spreads-festive-cheerA CBCity Christmas: Council spreads festive cheer2023-11-12T13:00:00Z
Elite squad coach takes on 40km swim for charityhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/elite-squad-coach-takes-on-40km-swim-for-charityElite squad coach takes on 40km swim for charity2023-11-12T13:00:00Z
Bankstown Airport: Where the sky's the limithttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/bankstown-airport-where-the-skys-the-limitBankstown Airport: Where the sky's the limit2023-11-07T13:00:00Z
Cameras to watch illegal dumpershttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/cameras-to-watch-illegal-dumpersCameras to watch illegal dumpers2023-11-05T13:00:00Z
Upgrades make for a safer walk to schoolhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/upgrades-make-for-a-safer-walk-to-schoolUpgrades make for a safer walk to school2023-11-05T13:00:00Z
End of year household clean-up spots filling fast!https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/end-of-year-household-clean-up-spots-filling-fastEnd of year household clean-up spots filling fast!2023-10-29T13:00:00Z
eWaste collection returns to CBCityhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/ewaste-collection-returns-to-cbcityeWaste collection returns to CBCity2023-10-29T13:00:00Z
Clean out the cleaners this chemical cleanout dayhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/clean-out-the-cleaners-this-chemical-cleanout-dayClean out the cleaners this chemical cleanout day2023-10-22T13:00:00Z
Tug O' War cup takes on domestic violencehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/tug-o-war-cup-takes-on-domestic-violenceTug O' War cup takes on domestic violence2023-10-15T13:00:00Z
Nominate a mate for CBCity's Australia Day Awardshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/nominate-a-mate-for-cbcitys-australia-day-awardsNominate a mate for CBCity's Australia Day Awards2023-10-15T13:00:00Z
Four teams go head to head for Griffith Park designhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/four-teams-go-head-to-head-for-griffith-park-designFour teams go head to head for Griffith Park design2023-10-08T13:00:00Z
Free info sessions to help pensioners cut costshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/free-info-sessions-to-help-pensioners-cut-costsFree info sessions to help pensioners cut costs2023-10-08T13:00:00Z
From Cadet to Commended: Council officer wins top honourhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/from-cadet-to-commended-council-officer-wins-top-honourFrom Cadet to Commended: Council officer wins top honour2023-10-04T13:00:00Z
Campaign for kids to read 1,000 books before schoolhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/campaign-for-kids-to-read-1-000-books-before-schoolCampaign for kids to read 1,000 books before school2023-09-28T14:00:00Z
Starlit cinema brings movie magic to the great outdoorshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/starlit-cinema-brings-movie-magic-to-the-great-outdoorsStarlit cinema brings movie magic to the great outdoors2023-09-28T14:00:00Z
Emergency services to educate and engage at Community Safety Expohttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/emergency-services-to-educate-and-engage-at-community-safety-expoEmergency services to educate and engage at Community Safety Expo2023-09-28T14:00:00Z
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

Keep Connected, stay inspired – meet our local heroes

Keep Connected, stay inspired – meet our local heroes Laura Goddard is one special volunteer. Yes Keep Connected, stay inspired – meet our local heroes  

 3/05/2022

3/05/2022

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Laura Goddard is one special volunteer. Despite her home coming under threat from rising flood waters, she still managed to help others.

And her heart-warming story features in CBCity’s latest edition of Keep Connected.

Laura has volunteered for different organisations for most of her life and decided to join the Bass Hill SES Unit in mid-2021 after a previous flooding event.

“I love being able to make such a stressful situation a little bit less stressful for people,” Laura said.

During the March storms, Laura was a friendly face to her neighbours when she joined other volunteers door knocking to spread the news of potential evacuations.

What would be a dreaded knock for most, was a godsend for one local family, who was approached by Laura at the perfect time.

“When we were out door knocking the other day, I was able to assist someone who thought their father was having a stroke,” Laura said.

You’ll be able to read more of Laura’s story in this month’s edition of Keep Connected, Council’s community magazine showcasing those who’ve gone above and beyond in the community.

Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour said this edition of Keep Connected is all about CBCity’s local champions.

“With the worst of the pandemic behind us, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life getting back to normal,” Mayor Asfour said.

“But there are so many people in our community who are doing incredible things, and I want everyone to know about them!”

This edition of Keep Connected tells some fantastic stories about those in our community.

“From a well-deserved thank you to our local SES volunteers, to our 2020 Local Woman of the Year who has released her memoir and a young swimming star set to represent us in East Africa,” Mayor Asfour said.

“I encourage everyone to sit down with their favourite cuppa and read some of the great local community stories in this magazine.”

Also in Keep Connected, see what exciting events are coming up, read about recent upgrades and get top tips for gardening in the cooler months.

The magazine is available online in seven different languages. Check your mailbox or read Keep Connected online at cb.city/Magazine


 4/05/2022 1:50 PM

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