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Find out information about rates, payments, waste and recycling, reporting issues, and more.

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Your rates contribute to the provision of day-to-day services, maintaining and building new facilities for the community, improving infrastructure in the City.

Bin collection days

When is your bin being picked up? Is it yellow or green bin week? Find the answers here!

Animals and pets

Pets bring pleasure and companionship to many. We want pets and people to live together harmoniously, and for your pet to be healthy, well-socialised and safe.

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Reporting local issues

It's important that residents are vigilant and active members of the community. This section deals with how to report any issues.

Trees, garden and home

There's no place like home. Find out more about trees, gardens and your own safety at home.

Waste and recycling

Welcome to the Wasteless Generation

What's On in CBCity

Pride Youth Group

The PRIDE Youth Group is a safe, inclusive and friendly space. Each session varies from activities, discussions, excursions, special guests and events.

First and third Thursday of every month

Walking Football

Develop football skills, play the game and meet new people, or come along as a spectator

Weekly on a Friday, 10-11.30am

Chinese friendship group Riverwood | 华人联谊小组

Riverwood图书馆诚意邀请您参加每个月一次的

First Friday of the month, 10-11:30am (from 6 Feb 2026)

Knitting group Bankstown

Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers

Fridays, 10am-noon (from 6 Feb 2026)

Knitting group Earlwood

Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.

First Friday of every month, 10:30am-noon

Show me the movie Chester Hill

Join us for FREE movie screenings at our libraries

First Friday of the month, 10:30am-12:30pm

Keep up to date on what's happening in CBCity

Lifting the lid on provocative exhibition

What role does a plumber have in an exhibition about gut health? For self-employed plumber, Jonni Te Waa, she found herself using her tools to help create an artwork for Bankstown Arts Centre’s Gut Waters exhibition.

Get back to nature and enjoy free giveaways

Nature lovers and fans of the great outdoors can enjoy exploring more of the beauty in their own backyards with a series of fun, informative and inspiring events to be held as part of the City of Canterbury Bankstown’s Nature Fest celebration.

Mayoral message

Mayoral Message | Lebanese Film Fest

What a year it has been for our City so far! From the vibrant flavours of Lakemba Nights during Ramadan to the warm hospitality of Let’s Go Italian, the colourful celebrations of Bankstown Lunar New Year and the charm of Love Earlwood yet to come.