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Lebanese Film Festival, Clean up like a Bulldog and more Council News
This week's Council News
09 Aug 2023
Media release
Twiddlemuffs: Local knitters' solution for restless hands
After a fulfilling lifelong career in community service, 90-year-old Margaret McIlhagga has found a new lease on life from an unexpected place - her local knitting group at Campsie library.
06 Aug 2023
Council news
Comedy for a Cause, Solar Rebate Program and more Council News
This week's Council News
02 Aug 2023
Media release
Bankstown
14,500+ people attend this year's Bankstown Bites food festival
Warm weather, a party atmosphere and thousands of attendees made the 2023 Bankstown Bites food festival one to remember.
31 Jul 2023
Council news
Bankstown Bites, FIFA Women's World Cup and more Council News
This week's Council News
26 Jul 2023
Media release
Bankstown
Architects go head-to-head for chance to design park precinct
We've called on architects to reimagine an underutilised Bankstown park and put forward their most innovative community-focussed designs.
26 Jul 2023
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The authorised spokespeople for the City of Canterbury Bankstown are the Mayor, Chief Executive Officer and Communications Unit.
Members of the media seeking comment from Council or Mayor Bilal El-Hayek are encouraged to contact us by emailing media@cbcity.nsw.gov.au or calling 0448 688 279. This ensures enquiries are responded to promptly.
Media outlets that would like to receive official Council media releases and notifications about media opportunities, can do so by emailing media@cbcity.nsw.gov.au