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Media release
Celebrate Sydney's favourite food festival: Bankstown Bites turns 21!
Bankstown Bites is back for 2026 and City of Canterbury Bankstown is packing in even more flavour in our 21st year, with up to 60 stallholders, cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs and an exciting, new “dinner crawl” experience in the heart of Bankstown.
03 Jul 2026
Council news
Council eNews | Dinner Crawl, Open Days, Mayor’s Sleepout and more
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02 Jul 2026
Connect Magazine – Winter edition 2026
Your community magazine featuring inspiring stories, exciting news and must-see events.To read in your language, click on the 'globe' icon at the top right corner of this page.
30 Jun 2026
Media release
Bass Hill hockey field gets international certification
The synthetic hockey pitch at The Crest in Bass Hill is ready for national competition after receiving certification from hockey's world governing body.
24 Jun 2026
Media release
Olympic-sized pool filling begins at Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre
Hoses on! Water has started to be pumped into the 50m outdoor pool at Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre, marking a major construction milestone.
23 Jun 2026
Council news
Council eNews | Bankstown Bites, Family Fun Day and more
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18 Jun 2026
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