Tis the season of giving, which sometimes means creating space by getting rid of old toys, mobile phones, Bluetooth earphones, singing cards or other small devices. But think first before throwing – many of these everyday items contain batteries and must not go in your household bins as they can explode and ignite, causing fires.

Look out for your family, neighbours and garbos this holiday period by safely disposing of hidden batteries by taking them to a safe drop-off.

Voices of CBCity, our new social cohesion podcast, has launched, with our first episode featuring Uncle Harry Allie.
 
From his upbringing as an Indigenous boy in a Queensland riven by the Aboriginal Protection Act to becoming an OAM and a respected elder in Canterbury-Bankstown, Uncle Harry’s story is heartbreaking and triumphant at the same time.
 
A descendant of the Gudjala people, Uncle Harry Allie AM BEM tells hosts Anna and James about his lived experiences, including how his family was divided by the Aboriginal Protection Act, joining the airforce and becoming a RAAF Indigenous Elder.
 
Subscribe and stream today on your favourite platform!

The holidays are coming! We’re ready to entertain your kids with our fun and low-cost school holiday activities.

They can cool off with swimming and surfing lessons, a visit to Raging Waters or a spin around the ice rink. Or flex their creativity with a cartooning workshop, sculpting, still life painting or craft activities.

Plus sports, board games, movies and more.

The pools and splash parks are open for summer – and find out which parks have had a bright new revamp in this edition of Connect Magazine!

All this, plus community stories, project updates and the events and activities you can take part in this summer.

Pick up your copy at our customer service centres, libraries and other Council facilities.

Keep our community safe.

Stick to the speed limit and speak up when a driver is speeding.

Pick up your Slow Down in Canterbury-Bankstown bin sticker in our libraries or customer service centres.