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Council news
Council News | Free child seat fitting and more
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01 May 2025
Mayoral message
Mayoral Message | Anzac Day 2025
At dawn, Australians across the country will gather to remember the men and women who fought bravely for the rights and freedoms we all enjoy today.
24 Apr 2025
Mayoral message
Mayoral Message | Autumn School Holidays
Remember when you were a kid, how much you looked forward to school holidays?
17 Apr 2025
Council news
Council News | Playgrounds, kids parties and more
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17 Apr 2025
Public notices
2025 Easter and ANZAC day opening hours
2025 Easter and ANZAC day opening hours
16 Apr 2025
Media release
Record-breaking daily attendance at Lakemba Nights during Ramadan
It was another busy year at Lakemba Nights during Ramadan with a record number of people converging on Haldon Street each night to participate in one of Australia’s biggest events.
09 Apr 2025
Media contact
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