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Media release
Beat the heat! Pools and libraries open late this Saturday
With a severe heatwave warning and predicted temperatures of 42°C for Greater Sydney, City of Canterbury Bankstown is extending hours across our pools and Bankstown and Campsie libraries on Saturday 10 January.
09 Jan 2026
Council news
Councillor Karl Saleh To Step Down After 20 Years
Roselands Ward Councillor, Clr Karl Saleh OAM, has advised Council that 2025 was his final year in elected office.
06 Jan 2026
Media release
Ewen Park Play Space upgrade complete
Ahead of the summer school holidays, children and families have access to a new playground thanks to joint funding from the Australian and NSW Governments in association with Canterbury Bankstown Council.
19 Dec 2025
Council news
Councillors pay tribute to Bondi victims
City of Canterbury-Bankstown councillors have paid tribute to the 15 innocent lives lost in Sunday’s terror attack at a moving public memorial at Bondi Beach today.
18 Dec 2025
Council news
Statement from the Mayor
A sea of flowers is growing by the day beside the sands of Bondi Beach, as people from all walks of life gather to pay their respects to the innocent lives lost in Sunday’s terror attack.
16 Dec 2025
Council news
Council News | New play space, holiday operating hours and more
Only a few days left for the Mayoral Christmas Food Donation Drive!Help Canterbury-Bankstown families in need enjoy a festive meal this Christmas.
11 Dec 2025
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