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Countback election for Roselands Ward
Following the resignation of Clr Karl Saleh OAM in January 2026, the NSW Electoral Commission is conducting a countback election to fill the vacancy in Roselands Ward.
27 Jan 2026
Media release
Bondi hero receives Key to Canterbury-Bankstown at Australia Day Awards
Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has received the Key to the City of Canterbury Bankstown as part of its 2026 Australia Day Awards, which also honoured passionate anti-bullying and youth mental health advocates Mathew Howard and Kelly O’Brien as joint Citizen of the Year.
26 Jan 2026
Local stories
Council Update - Summer edition 2026
Our new quarterly newsletter letting you know what we’ve been doing to create a City you love
20 Jan 2026
Media release
Canterbury-Bankstown set for Australia Day parties!
City of Canterbury Bankstown’s Australia Day celebrations are set to be bigger than ever in 2026 with the launch of a new event.
13 Jan 2026
Media release
Beat the heat! Pools and libraries open late this Saturday
With a severe heatwave warning and predicted temperatures of 42°C for Greater Sydney, City of Canterbury Bankstown is extending hours across our pools and Bankstown and Campsie libraries on Saturday 10 January.
09 Jan 2026
Council news
Councillor Karl Saleh To Step Down After 20 Years
Roselands Ward Councillor, Clr Karl Saleh OAM, has advised Council that 2025 was his final year in elected office.
06 Jan 2026
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