​A million people are expected to turnout to one of Sydney’s biggest cultural celebrations –

​The City of Canterbury Bankstown is celebrating its rich diversity this Harmony Week with a family fun day showcasing different cultures from across the City.The Harmony Week Celebration, held on Saturday 19 March from 11am-2pm at ANZAC Park in Campsie, will feature cultural performances, a community barbeque, art workshops and more.Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour said there are more than 129 nationalities and around 200 languages spoken by people living in CBCity.“It is this diversity in cultures, languages and abilities that make up the richness of our City,”

​The City of Canterbury Bankstown is helping local seniors reconnect after COVID lockdowns and health restrictions, as it hosts its biggest Seniors Festival program yet.People aged 55 years and over are encouraged to take part in the events and activities, with most held face-to-face throughout March and April.Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour said the past few years of physical distancing and going in and out of lockdowns have been hard on everyone, especially our seniors.“They’ve been locked away for their health and safety, and there has never been a more important time to reconnect with the community,”

Celebrate 50 years of Vietnamese culture with CBCity

​The City of Canterbury Bankstown has claimed Local Government NSW’s 2021 AR Bluett Award.Described as “the greatest accolade a council can achieve”

​The Belmore Town Centre has recently been upgraded to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists.Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour said the $1.5 million revitalisation is sure to bring more people to the town centre.“Our focus in all our town centre improvement projects is to further improve accessibility and safety,”