On behalf of Bankstown City Council, I'd like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
I was pleased to host a Christmas gathering last Thursday night at the Town Hall where... Read on...
It was great see so many residents and families celebrating Christmas at the Bankstown Carols on Saturday night in Paul Keating Park. I began the evening by officially welcoming everyone before enjoying the carols and the... Read on...
I was pleased to go along to the finals of the Bankstown Pressure Cooks at Centro on Saturday. The community cooking contest encouraged teams to explore the diverse cultural cuisine of our city and was modelled along the... Read on...
Last Tuesday Broderick Gillawarna School held a special assembly marking their 10th Birthday, and I was pleased to join in the celebration. I would like to thank Principal Elizabeth Cameron and the children of Broderick... Read on...
On Tuesday morning I had the pleasure of turning the first sod along side Federal Members Jason Clare MP and Daryl Melham MP at a ceremony hosted by council, celebrating the starting of works on the City's new Arts Centre... Read on...
Today is Remembrance Day and our community will pause at 11am to mark the 91st Anniversary of the Armistice which brought an end to World War 1. I encourage you take a moment to remember, reflect and to appreciate the legacy... Read on...
Banksia Road Primary School held their official 50th anniversary celebrations on Saturday and I was pleased to join in the festivities. Jason Clare MP and Tony Stewart MP were also amongst the official guests. It was great... Read on...
Despite the weather, a great day out was had by everyone at Padstow on Parade on Sunday with a variety of stalls, performances and amusements entertaining the crowd. I was pleased to officially open this popular street fair... Read on...
Council is now accepting nominations for the Bankstown 2010 Australia Day Awards. These awards allow us as a community to recognise the contribution of our quiet achievers in improving the lives of others. For more... Read on...
It was great to see Paul Keating Park filled with children and their families on Sunday for the 2009 Kids Day Out. A fantastic array of entertainment, rides and activities had been organised for everyone to enjoy. Each year... Read on...
As an indication of the success of our city's own food festival, Bankstown is hosting two local activities as part of the Sydney International Food Festival. The Bankstown Bites Asian Explorer Discovery Food Tours is on... Read on...
Bankstown's Children's Festival has always been a highlight of the city's annual calendar and this year was no different. The event is a great celebration of children and our cultural diversity and on Saturday, Paul... Read on...
I was pleased to support the launch of the Bankstown 2009 Relay for Life last Wednesday night. This year the Relay for Life will take place over the weekend of 7 and 8 November at the Crest Athletics Complex and I encourage... Read on...
It was a great honour to be re-elected as Mayor last week and I look forward to continuing to work for the community. My congratulations to Councillor Khal Asfour who was elected Deputy Mayor for a second term. During the... Read on...
Last night (Tuesday 8th September), Council held an Extraordinary Meeting of Council to elect a Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the September 2009 to September 2010 term. At the time of going to print, the result was unknown. I... Read on...
Bankstown's former mayor and long serving Councillor, Kevin Hill was honoured at a special Civic Reception last week. I was pleased to host the evening which recognised Kevin's many contributions to community life in... Read on...
Last Thursday night I was pleased to host a Christmas get together at the Town Hall where I was joined by many local dignitaries, business representatives, volunteers and members of various community and sporting groups.... Read on...
On Tuesday, Bankstown City Council, in conjunction with the Bankstown RSL Sub-Branch and Yanks Down Under Post No. 1, hosted the annual Pearl Harbor commemoration service. The City of Bankstown has a proud tradition of... Read on...
It was great to see so many families in Paul Keating Park on Saturday night enjoying the Bankstown City Christmas Carols. I had the pleasure of officially opening the night. Special thanks to our MC Trent Engisch, and the... Read on...
It was great to see such widespread support for the Bankstown Relay for Life which was held at the Crest Athletics complex over the weekend. I had the opportunity together with Trent Engisch and Patron Jason Clare to... Read on...
Remembrance Day was observed nationally last Thursday, 11 November. I had the privilege of speaking at The City of Bankstown RSL Sub-Branch Remembrance Day Service and acknowledge the integral role our service men and women... Read on...
Tomorrow, 11 November, is Remembrance Day and at 11am our community will pause to mark the 92nd Anniversary of the Armistice, marking the end of the First World War. At 11am our community will pause to remember and reflect... Read on...
On Saturday evening I joined many distinguished guests at a special dinner to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Bankstown Trotting and Recreation Club. It was a most enjoyable evening with members and supporters of the Club... Read on...
I was delighted to attend the opening of the newly renovated Bankstown RSL Club last week. I would like to congratulate the President, Bruce Pawley, the Board of Directors and Executive of the Club on the $5 million... Read on...
I was delighted to be able to attend the Yagoona Public School art exhibition and auction held at the Yagoona Public School Library last week. The quality of the students’ work was excellent. I joined in the auction and was... Read on...
I had the pleasure of making a special visit to a meeting of the Greenacre Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Association recently to present a $1,000 cheque from Bankstown Council. This donation will enable the Association... Read on...
On Friday evening I joined with the Revesby Workers Club along with dignitaries, family and friends in farewelling Pat Rogan following his decision to retire from the Board of the Club after 15 years service. Pat has spent... Read on...
I would like to congratulate our Deputy Mayor Khal Asfour who was married during a special ceremony on Sunday. The wedding was well attended by many family members and friends. Best wishes to Khal and his wife, Sally, as... Read on...
On Friday night, the community of Bankstown gathered for a special Prayer Service at St Felix Church in honour of Constable William Crews. In a very moving and emotional service, friends and colleagues of Constable Crews... Read on...
Our city was saddened last week following the death of Constable William Crews. On behalf of Council and the community of Bankstown, I express our sincere condolences to Constable Crews' family, friends and colleagues.... Read on...
This year marks the Centenary of the Guiding movement in Australia and to celebrate I was pleased to host a Mayoral Reception last Tuesday night. The reception was also an opportunity to acknowledge the valuable contribution... Read on...
The 2010 Mayoral Charity Dinner, in aid of Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, was a great success with our city demonstrating its tremendous community spirit on Friday night. During the evening Mark Shepherd, Hospital General... Read on...
I had the pleasure of attending the 22nd St Euphemia College Annual Fundraising Ball on Saturday night. As always, it was an entertaining evening and a wonderful celebration for the school community. Thank you to His... Read on...
On Friday, Council's General Manager Luke Nicholls and I attended a ceremony to mark the official commissioning of Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital as a Teaching Hospital of the University of Western Sydney. This important... Read on...
On Friday I was pleased to attend the annual cheque presentation ceremony for the Community Development and Support Expenditure Scheme (CDSE) at the Revesby Workers Club. The CDSE program, administered by Council, relies on... Read on...
Bankstown Bites was a great success with a large crowd of residents and visitors attending our food festival on Saturday. I was pleased to officially open the event which is now in its 6th year. This Festival is a great... Read on...
On Monday morning, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport Regional Development and Local Government, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, visited Bankstown to announce an election commitment of $2.7million towards the development of... Read on...
On Monday morning we officially marked the first anniversary of the Bankstown Business Advisory Service at a special business networking breakfast. We were honoured to have Minister for Roads and Western Sydney, David Borger... Read on...
On Tuesday evening I was pleased to attend the Rotary Club of Padstow's changeover dinner. This annual function provides an opportunity to reflect on the projects the Club has been involved with over the past year and... Read on...
NAIDOC Week was recognised in our city over the weekend with two events. On Saturday I officially opened celebrations in Paul Keating Park. This year marked the 10th anniversary of NAIDOC celebrations in Bankstown and the... Read on...
The 'Its Time To Talk' domestic violence campaign has been recognised in the 2009 Australian Crime & Violence Prevention Awards. Last week a presentation was held at State Parliament House for the NSW winners of these... Read on...
On Saturday night, I was pleased to attend a celebration marking the 90th anniversary of Torch Publishing. Founded by the Engisch family in 1920, Torch Publishing has grown into a highly regarded publishing group producing... Read on...
On Friday morning I was pleased to host a Mayoral Reception in honour of Urban Theatre Projects (UTP). In recognition of their tremendous contribution to the Arts in both Bankstown and Western Sydney, UTP have become the... Read on...
Bankstown Council is currently undergoing a consultation process with the community to develop long term plans for our city.
Last Thursday, 120 young people came together at a youth summit to discuss issues that affect... Read on...
Last Thursday, 27 May, marked the 30th Anniversary since Bankstown was proclaimed a city. I was honoured to host a civic reception on the night to acknowledge this milestone. Special thanks to our guest speakers, Trent... Read on...
We were honoured to have Premier Kristina Keneally MP visit Bankstown on Monday for the official opening of Custom Coaches. The company have been building buses for the Australian Bus & Coach Industry for over 50 years and... Read on...
Last week I joined with members of Padstow RSL Sub-Branch for the annual ANZAC Day Book Presentation at Padstow Library. For 38 years, the Padstow RSL Sub-Branch has been generously donating books and money to Padstow... Read on...
On Monday I went along to the Greenacre Senior Entertainers annual Mothers Day Concert. The afternoon's program featured various solo and group performances and it was great to see the audience enjoying such an... Read on...
On Sunday, a series of steam shuttles travelled along the Bankstown line hauled by Veteran steam locomotive 3237. In the afternoon I went along to Bankstown Railway Station to meet the "Bankstown Sports Express" on one... Read on...
ANZAC Day was commemorated on Sunday and I was honoured to attend a number of ANZAC services across Bankstown. The ANZAC tradition is an important part of our national identity and it was pleasing to see so many residents... Read on...
In the lead up to ANZAC Day, services were held at various locations across the city.
On Sunday I joined Deputy Mayor Khal Asfour, Jason Clare MP and Tony Stewart MP at the Bankstown RSL Sub-Branch Annual ANZAC March and... Read on...
Last Wednesday I was pleased to conduct a citizenship ceremony for close to 160 residents of Bankstown who had made the significant decision to become Australian citizens. Jason Clare MP and Clr Tadros joined me in... Read on...
Easter is a special time of year for many of Bankstown's residents. I was honoured to take part in St Charbel's College's Good Friday mass and later that evening I also attended the St Euphemia's Greek Orthodox... Read on...
Bankstown's Seniors Week celebrations have come to a close and I have been pleased to receive very positive feedback from those who participated in the activities. The coach tours again proved to be very popular with over... Read on...
Throughout this week seniors across Bankstown have been participating in a range of planned activities. On Sunday I was pleased to officially open Council's Seniors Week celebrations at the Seniors Spectacular held at... Read on...
Thank you to the many schools, businesses, community groups and residents who generously gave their time recently to participate in this year’s Clean Up Australia Day campaign. This year more than 2.5 tonnes of rubbish was... Read on...
Last Monday evening I attended the annual Summer Reading Club presentation night where I presented the Special Achiever Awards. This year's theme was 'Read on the Wild Side' and 274 young readers successfully... Read on...
On Saturday evening I attended the official opening of the 2010 Vietnamese Tet New Year Festival at Fairfield Showground. This annual event is always an amazing celebration of Vietnamese culture and heritage with thousands... Read on...
On Friday night I attended a special mass at St Felix Parish to celebrate the Year of the Priest and the 10th anniversary of Father Dominic Trung's ordination. The occasion was followed by supper during which I had the... Read on...
Bankstown’s Lunar New Year celebrations were a great success with a large crowd turning out to welcome in the Year of the Tiger. This year’s expanded format proved popular with many residents coming along on Friday night to... Read on...
A reminder that Bankstown's Lunar New Year Festival is on this weekend. Festivities will start this year on Friday evening (5 February) from 5pm-9pm with twilight activities and a night noodle market and conclude with a... Read on...
It was wonderful to see so many families enjoying Bankstown's Australia Day celebrations at Garrison Point. Thank you to everyone who made the day such a success.
Australia Day was a significant day for 10 residents... Read on...
I hope everyone enjoyed a happy and safe festive season with their families. As 2010 begins, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all our residents a happy and healthy new year.
This year, Council will be working... Read on...
Christmas is almost upon us and another year is fast coming to an end. The last 12 months have been particularly eventful for Bankstown City and for me personally.
As a lifelong resident of Bankstown, I received the... Read on...
On Wednesday I spoke at the annual Pearl Harbor Day commemoration service organised by Council in conjunction with Bankstown RSL Sub Branch and Yanks Down Under Post No 1. This year marked the 70th anniversary of the attack... Read on...
With the holiday season almost upon us, now is a great time to pick up your favourite book or discover new ones at the many libraries across our City.
As much as we all enjoy watching movies and TV and surfing the web,... Read on...
It was great to see Paul Keating Park filled with the sounds of Christmas on Saturday night for the annual Bankstown City Christmas Carols. My sincere thanks to MC Julie Goodwin along with our local entertainers and... Read on...
Summer is here once again and Bankstown's residents have a lot to look forward to with the $3.2 million refurbishment of Birrong and Revesby Leisure Centre's.
Birrong Leisure Centre is now home to one of... Read on...
Thank you to everyone who supported Friday's White Ribbon Day activities. As men we need to set an example by making a public commitment and the day was a valuable opportunity for men to unite and show that we are... Read on...
The festive season is here yet again and as part of our effort to bring Christmas cheer to town, Bankstown City Council will be staging a spectacular Christmas Carols event on 3 December from 6:30PM in Paul Keating Park.... Read on...
This Friday 25 November, is White Ribbon Day and as a White Ribbon Day Ambassador I am encouraging men in our community to unite in the quest to rid our community of violence against women. There is no excuse for domestic... Read on...
Very few of us have not been affected in some way or other by cancer.
In fact, latest studies suggest that up to 1 out of every 2 Australians will be diagnosed with a form of the disease before age 85.
We have... Read on...
The City of Bankstown paused to remember our fallen soldiers last Friday during Remembrance Day services across the city. I was honoured to be the guest speaker at the City of Bankstown R & SL Sub-Branch service and pay... Read on...
Domestic violence traumatises children and women in our City and it is time we, as a community, said enough is enough.
As a White Ribbon Day Ambassador, I will be challenging our local men to be real men and rid our... Read on...
On Friday evening thousands gathered in Saigon Place in the heart of our CBD for the official unveiling of the Vietnamese Boat People Monument. I was pleased to join with President of the NSW Chapter of the Vietnamese... Read on...
On Friday, I have the honour of speaking at Bankstown RSL's Remembrance Day Service to pay tribute to members of the armed forces and civilians who served our country in times of war.
For today's Australians,... Read on...
I was pleased to host a celebration on Monday morning to mark the official opening of the playground at Gazzard Park, Yagoona. Special thanks to the primary school students from Al Sadiq College and Yagoona Public School who... Read on...
The $450, 000 upgrade of Gazzard Park in the heart of Yagoona Town Centre has just been completed.
It's the most exciting, innovative and inclusive playground we have in our city due to exhaustive community... Read on...
I was pleased to honour our community organisations at Thursday's Community Grants Cheque Presentation Night. The large number of applications reflects the strong desire of our community groups to make a positive... Read on...
Bankstown is more than just a place. It's a community of people who call our city home.
Each and every one of us counts.
Council is always looking for more creative ways to enrich the lives of its residents, which... Read on...
The best of Bankstown's natural environment was on display on Wednesday night at the awards ceremony for the HomeGrown Garden and Photography Competition. I was pleased to go along and acknowledge the entrants and present... Read on...
Some say that 'times have changed and so should we'. But at Bankstown City Council we believe in staying one step ahead.
This week I launched our new website. It has an impressive contemporary feel; well designed... Read on...
Bankstown Council has a new look website and I encourage residents to get online and have a look at www.bankstown.nsw.gov.au. A lot of effort has gone into creating a website that makes it easier for our community to access... Read on...
As students return back to school this week after their holidays, I would like to remind motorists in the Bankstown area to be more alert and slow down when driving in and around school zones and surrounding streets.... Read on...
Last week I visited our sister city Broken Hill for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between our two Councils. This significant occasion also coincided with the annual youth sporting exchange and celebrations... Read on...
As Mayor of Bankstown, I am committed to delivering the very best services and infrastructure for the benefit of our whole community.
As part of this ongoing commitment, I am proud to announce the delivery of our city’s... Read on...
I was honoured to be re-elected Mayor unopposed at last Wednesday night's Mayoral election. My congratulations to Councillor Allan Winterbottom who was re-elected Deputy Mayor unopposed. Over the next 12 months our city... Read on...
It is my greatest honour and privilege to be re-elected unopposed to represent the people of Bankstown as the Mayor of this great City. I also congratulate Clr Allan Winterbottom on being re-elected as Deputy Mayor.
I... Read on...
On Saturday evening I had the pleasure of attending a special celebration marking the 50th Anniversary of the Bankstown City Netball Association. Netball has been part of the sporting landscape for many decades and here in... Read on...
Registrations for round two of Bankstown Midnight Basketball program open next week, Monday 26 September 2011.
Starting in October, the free program will provide youth in Bankstown with an alternative activity on Saturday... Read on...
On Friday evening I attended the Bill Bullard Charity event at the Revesby Workers Club. During the night a number of cheques were presented to various charitable causes including Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Creating Links... Read on...
To celebrate and recognise the contribution young people make to our city, Bankstown City Council has developed the Bankstown Youth Awards.
The program, initiated by Council’s Youth Advisory Committee, is an opportunity... Read on...
On Wednesday night I attended a Charity Dinner at the Greyhound Social Club in honour of NSW Police Officer Bill Crews who died in the line of duty last year. The dinner followed the Inaugural Bill Crews Cup Rugby League... Read on...
As the weather heats up, now is the perfect time to enrol in one of Bankstown City Council's swim school classes at Birrong, Revesby and Wran Leisure Centres.
Enrolments for term 4 open on Monday 19 September 2011 and... Read on...
Thank you to the many people who have extended their congratulations to my wife Sally and I on the birth of our first child last week, a baby boy that we have named Elias.
Last Wednesday night The Bellevue Reception... Read on...
It is that time of year again for Bankstown’s annual HomeGrown sustainable garden competition, and residents are encouraged to unleash their green thumbs and prepare their gardens.
To further promote and celebrate... Read on...
Last Tuesday I had the privilege of attending the Bankstown Local CDSE Cheque Presentation Ceremony at Bankstown Sports Club. The Bankstown CDSE scheme is an important funding source for many local community organisations... Read on...
The 2011 Bankstown Mayoral Charity Dinner held on Friday 12 August was a resounding success, with more than $53,000 raised for Bankstown City Aged Care. I was humbled by the extent of our community's support for this... Read on...
I am pleased to announce that due to the incredible display of generosity at Friday night's Mayoral Charity Dinner, an overwhelming amount of $53,000 has been raised in aid of Bankstown City Aged Care. The evening... Read on...
Here in Bankstown, we are very fortunate to have the fifth highest population of young people in NSW, with more than 31,000 young people aged 12-24 years living in the Bankstown area.
International Youth Day is celebrated... Read on...
On Sunday morning, I attended Ullambana Day (Ancestors Remembrance Day) celebrations at the Huyen Quang Temple in Bankstown. The event was extremely well attended with many of our Vietnamese community taking part in this... Read on...
As part of Bankstown City Council's commitment to deliver high quality community facilities and services, we recently carried out a Library Model Service Review of our five libraries.
Local libraries are important hubs... Read on...
In its 7th year, Bankstown Bites proved to be a great success attracting over 20,000 residents and visitors on Saturday. I was pleased to officially open the event and celebrate our city's common love for food. This... Read on...
Bankstown has a reputation for producing some of Australia's best cricketers and is home to one of the best cricket pitches in Sydney.
Now residents have the opportunity to develop their cricket skills as part of... Read on...
Our community was saddened to hear of the passing of Norma Smith OAM last week. A former Bankstown Citizen of the Year and member of Council's Seniors Week and Sister City Committees, Norma had a long affiliation with the... Read on...
Members of Bankstown's Talent Advancement Program (TAP) never fail to impress, with the program receiving great reviews across NSW.
16 TAP soloists recently travelled to Broken Hill as part of the Sister City Exchange... Read on...
I was privileged to have been elected as Mayor of Bankstown last Monday night. It is an honour to represent the people of our City and I am committed to ensuring that Council remains focused on delivering positive outcomes... Read on...
It is my greatest honour and privilege to be elected to represent the people of Bankstown as the new Mayor of this great City. I also congratulate Clr Allan Winterbottom on being elected Deputy Mayor.
My election... Read on...
If you enjoy your food adventures, then don't miss out on the 2011 Bankstown Bites Food Festival on Saturday 30 July 2011 from 10am. With this year's Celebrity Chef, Darren Simpson, preparations are well underway. This... Read on...
Bankstown's signature event Bankstown Bites is on again, with the 2011 food festival set to transform the Bankstown CBD into a food lover's paradise.
Each year, Bankstown City Council organises the Bites festival... Read on...
On Friday I had the privilege of joining with Margaret Goneis, Chair of Council's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee, in signing a Statement of Commitment to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan.... Read on...
As the new mayor of Bankstown, I am pleased to continue with the tradition of the Mayoral Charity Dinner, with this year's dinner to be held on Friday 12 August in the Grand Ballroom at Bankstown Sports Club.
Each... Read on...
On Monday night, I stood down as Mayor to concentrate on my commitments as the State Member. It has been a privilege to be Mayor of the city I have grown up in and I am proud of what Bankstown Council has achieved during the... Read on...
The Bankstown Community Grants and Event Sponsorship Program provides funding to local community groups and organisations to assist them with operating community events, services and programs that address the social,... Read on...
Last Tuesday morning I was pleased to conduct a Citizenship Ceremony where approximately 90 residents of Bankstown became Australian Citizens. Deputy Mayor Khal Asfour along with Shadow Minister Barbara Perry MP, Guy Zangari... Read on...
On Friday I joined with family and friends to celebrate the life of Mrs Kath Bowman who sadly passed away, aged 87. As a former Deputy Mayor, Councillor and tireless community volunteer, Kath made an incredible contribution... Read on...
Last Tuesday I officially opened the 2011 Disability Expo held at Bankstown City YMCA, Revesby. The Expo provided an opportunity to increase community awareness on available disability-related services, programs and services... Read on...
As part of National Volunteer Week, Deputy Mayor Khal Asfour and I attended a special morning tea for Bankstown's Meals on Wheels volunteers at the Greenacre Citizens Centre. Thank you to the 221 volunteers who continue... Read on...
In the following weeks, the annual Cancer Council's Australia's Biggest Morning Tea will be held at venues across Bankstown. The Bankstown Cancer Women's Support Group will be hosting their annual morning tea at... Read on...
Last Wednesday night Deputy Mayor Khal Asfour and I attended The Doukas and Constantopedos show as part of the Greek Festival of Sydney. This was the first time the Festival had been staged an event in our city. The show was... Read on...
This year marks the 96th anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, during World War I. The bravery and spirit displayed at Gallipoli has become part of the... Read on...
On Sunday afternoon I attended the Bankstown RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Service and March. This annual event is one of the many held in our community in the lead-up to ANZAC Day and provides a further opportunity to honour our... Read on...
Bankstown's Youth Week activities have come to a close and it was great to see hundreds of young people taking part in the various programmed events in line with the 2011 theme of "Own It!". Thank you to everyone... Read on...
To kick-start Youth Week celebrations in Bankstown I joined local residents at the Coolaburoo Neighbourhood Centre for their Intergenerational Showcase and launch of the Bankstown Youth Directory on Friday 1 April. I... Read on...
On Friday I attended La Salle Catholic College for the opening of the refurbished Benilde Building, St Mary Mackillop Lecture Theatre, Science Laboratories and General Learning Areas. His Eminance, George Cardinal Pell, AC... Read on...
I had the pleasure of officially opening Bankstown’s Seniors Week celebrations on Sunday at the annual Seniors Spectacular Concert supported by Bankstown Sports. The concert featured vocalists from the Bankstown Talent... Read on...
International Women's Day was celebrated at a number of events across the city last week.
On Wednesday I joined guests at Bankstown Council's International Women's Day Brunch at the Council Chambers. Attendees... Read on...
Thank you to the many schools, businesses, community groups and residents who generously gave their time to participate in this year’s Clean Up Australia Day campaign. This year there were a total of 44 registered sites... Read on...
During the week I had the opportunity to attend Padstow North Public School's Student Representative Council (SRC) induction ceremony. The ceremony was an opportunity to formally introduce and acknowledge the newly... Read on...
Last Tuesday morning I was pleased to attend the St Charbel's College Opening Mass for the 2011 school year. This was followed by the annual HSC High Achievers Ceremony where I had the opportunity to acknowledge the... Read on...
Last Wednesday evening I attended the Library Summer Reading Club presentation night. The Summer Reading Club has been an annual event since 1995 and this year almost 600 Club members read tens of thousands of books between... Read on...
On Saturday evening I had the pleasure of enjoying the official opening of the 2011 Vietnamese Tet New Year Festival at Fairfield Showground. The annual festival is a spectacular celebration of Vietnamese culture and a... Read on...
Council's Australia Day celebrations began this year with a breakfast at Garrison Point as we officially welcomed 10 residents of Bankstown as Australian citizens. Girl Guides from Greenacre and Yagoona participated by... Read on...
On Saturday, I had the honour of welcoming Governor General, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC to Bankstown for the match between the Australian and England Women's Cricket teams at Memorial Oval. I was pleased to see... Read on...
On Friday I visited St John Vianney School at Greenacre to celebrate Catholic School Week and the official opening of their Juniors Playgroup Early Learning Centre. The Centre gives children an opportunity to play in the... Read on...
Last Tuesday I attended an ANZAC Service held by the City of Bankstown RSL Sub-Branch at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital. The Service provided an invaluable opportunity for staff, patients and visitors to pay their respects to... Read on...
On Sunday I attended the Bankstown RSL Sub Branch annual ANZAC March & Service where I had the privilege of delivering the Commemoration Address. No matter how much time passes since those fateful days on the shores of... Read on...
This week, communities across our nation and New Zealand are holding commemorative services in honour of our ANZACs and all service men and women who have served and are currently serving.
This tradition is inspired by... Read on...
One of the many ways that Council supports our local community is through its annual Community Grants program. The program, now in its fifteenth year, has brought thousands of local projects to life in areas such as Youth,... Read on...
Last Wednesday night I attended a ceremony for graduates of round three of U-Turns for Youth at Padstow TAFE. The program is a great initiative that diverts young people at risk from committing motor vehicle crimes by... Read on...
There are many great things about living in Bankstown. Not only do we enjoy a convenient central location and a bustling, modern City, but we also have an abundance of natural bushland, parks, reserves and waterways on our... Read on...
On Saturday morning I joined residents from across Bankstown at The Crest to lead our City’s fight against cancer. Relay for Life united people from all walks of life and I was impressed by the community spirit on the day... Read on...
Youth Week commences on the 13th of this month and this is our opportunity as a Council and wider community to honour Bankstown’s youth.
Our City is full of exceptional young people who excel in their studies, volunteer... Read on...
Wednesday March 21 was Harmony Day and I attended Council’s Multicultural Sports Expo at Memorial Oval to mark this year’s theme, ‘Sport - play, engage, inspire’. The event was a great opportunity for residents from newly... Read on...
On Wednesday March 21 people gathered across the nation to participate in Harmony Day events and to show their commitment to promoting harmony in their local communities.
Here in Bankstown City, Council staged a... Read on...
On Friday morning I was delighted to host Bankstown’s inaugural Principals Forum bringing together school principals and deputy principals from across the entire LGA. The purpose of the event was to build a stronger... Read on...
We owe a special place of honour, and a debt of gratitude, to our City’s older residents. They have lived long lives of service and sacrifice to their families and to our community and they deserve our greatest respect and... Read on...
On Saturday morning I attended Council’s Roadshow at Panania Village Marketplace along with Council staff and Councillors Glenn Brookes, Linda Downey, Max Parker, Ian Stromborg and Glen Waud. It was a great opportunity to... Read on...
Over the years, Bankstown City Council has worked hard to become one of Sydney’s leading Council’s by setting the standard in customer service, facilities and community services.
Along the way we have picked up numerous... Read on...
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs held their official 2012 NRL Season launch on Friday night and I had the privilege of attending. The Bulldogs have a long and proud history and many of Bankstown’s residents are avid... Read on...
As a community we should take pride in where we live and that begins with keeping our City clean. There is nothing more unsightly than litter and rubbish in our streets and Town Centres and Council is more committed than... Read on...
On Tuesday morning I attended the St Charbel's College 2012 Opening Mass & HSC High Achievers Ceremony. St Charbel’s is one of Bankstown’s leading schools and I enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with the teachers... Read on...
Libraries have always had an important role to play in local communities.
Whilst traditionally they have been places to borrow books and find quiet places to study, these days they have so much more to offer,... Read on...
Bankstown Community Transport held their AGM at Bankstown Sports Club on Monday morning and I attended as a sign of Council’s strong commitment to the organisation. Since 1998 Council has contributed over $300,000 to help... Read on...
Promoting pedestrian safety is one of Bankstown Council’s highest priorities and in recent times we have undertaken a number of key initiatives including installation of ‘LOOK’ stencils and a ‘Watch Out Cars About’ campaign.... Read on...
On Thursday I attended the official opening of the new Beirut Hellenic Bank branch in the Chullora Marketplace along with Clr Winterbottom and Clr Tadros. Bankstown is home to a large number of Middle Eastern and Greek... Read on...
Dear Residents,
Each year Council spends millions of dollars maintaining and upgrading roads, footpaths and other essential community facilities that we often take for granted.
And yet these works are important to all... Read on...
Australia Day is a day of great pride and a day to celebrate the good fortune we have to live in such a great country. It was a privilege to conduct a Citizenship Ceremony for 12 residents of Bankstown on the morning of such... Read on...
As a life long resident in the Bankstown area, I know how important it is for our residents to have their say on local issues.
Since being elected Mayor, it has been one of my main priorities to provide... Read on...
Last week I called into the Bankstown Basketball Stadium for a free Superclinic run by the Sydney Kings for the community of Bankstown and surrounding areas. It was great to see so many kids and young people making the most... Read on...
With more than 15,000 small, medium and large scale businesses located in the Bankstown area, our City is fast becoming a leading destination for business.
Through our Business Advisory Service, Council continues to... Read on...
It was great to see so many people at Saigon Place on Saturday with thousands turning up to welcome in the Year of the Dragon as part of Bankstown's Lunar New Year Festival. I was pleased to officially open the Festival... Read on...
Welcome back, I trust you all had an enjoyable break over the Christmas and New Year period.
The start to 2012 has been a busy one, and Council has put together a diverse and exciting calendar of major and community... Read on...
One of the largest solar power projects in NSW is now operational at Bankstown City Council’s Anzac Street works depot in Greenacre.
To help offset greenhouse gas emissions from Council's waste and garbage fleet 300... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has been recognised for its achievements in providing equal opportunities for women at work.
Bankstown was one of 22 councils to be awarded the Bronze Gender Equity Award at the Australian Local... Read on...
Close to $400,000 was presented by the Mayor Clr Tania Mihailuk to local community groups and organisations as part of Bankstown City Council’s Community Grants program.
The Mayor presented cheques to the 86 successful... Read on...
The new Bankstown Underpass is one step closer to reality, with Bankstown City Council commencing construction and upgrade works to the rail underpass between North and South Terrace.
Work began at the end of November... Read on...
Some of Bankstown's greenest thumbs were recognised at an awards ceremony on Wednesday 8 December as part of Bankstown City Council’s Sustainable Garden Competition.
At a ceremony held at the Council Chambers, Mayor... Read on...
The new Bankstown Central Library and Knowledge Centre is one step closer to reality as Bankstown City Council lodged the development application for the project.
The project to relocate the library into a state of the... Read on...
After a $720,000 upgrade, including a new water spray park, Birrong Swimming Centre will soon be fully open for business in time for the summer season.
To celebrate the installation of the new spray Park, Bankstown City... Read on...
Bankstown City Library will reward children in the Bankstown area for reading books as part of their Summer Reading Club program.
For every five books read, members of the Summer Reading Club will receive a token of... Read on...
With the festive season just around the corner, Bankstown City Council is gearing up for the Bankstown City Christmas Carols.
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Tania Mihailuk said: "Paul Keating Park will again be the backdrop... Read on...
Crest Sporting complex in Georges Hall will benefit from Bankstown City Council's new innovative stormwater recycling project, due to be in place early next year, weather permitting.
As part of Council's commitment... Read on...
On the last weekend of November the Crest Athletic Complex will host the Bankstown Relay for Life to raise money for cancer research.
Bankstown City Council has registered two teams and is calling on all residents to... Read on...
Nominations for the 2011 Bankstown Australia Day Awards will close shortly.
Bankstown City Council is inviting residents to nominate people they believe have made an outstanding contribution to this City or a resident... Read on...
With town centre improvement work almost complete in Yagoona and Padstow, Bankstown City Council is running a Boost for Business campaign to support local shop keepers and attract customers back to the town centres.... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is calling on residents to clean out their storage rooms and bring along their good quality unwanted goods to swap at Bankstown's Big Aussie Swap on Thursday11 November 2010 at the Bill Lovelee... Read on...
To mark Pink Ribbon Day, Mayor of Bankstown Clr Tania Mihailuk will host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise funds towards breast cancer research in Australia.
Held on Monday 25 October 2010, the Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon... Read on...
When it comes to student safety, Bankstown City Council encourages drivers to not break the law in and around school zones.
As part of the 'Safety Around Schools' Campaign, Council has joined forces with the... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is urging young drivers to drive safely and take a close look at their driving behaviour in a community Road Education Scheme being launched in October.
The scheme is being run in conjunction with... Read on...
Local government representatives from Campbelltown to Botany Bay, representing one-third of Sydney’s population, have resolved to demand a definite and firm state and federal government decision on the expansion of the M5... Read on...
Residents in Bankstown are encouraged to come along and celebrate the Georges River at the annual Crosscurrents Festival on Saturday 23 October as part of National Water Week.
Held along the Georges River at Garrison... Read on...
Auditions for the 2011 Bankstown City Council Youth Talent Advancement Program (TAP) are now open.
Mayor of Bankstown Cr Tania Mihailuk said, "Bankstown's Youth Talent Advancement Program has now been running for... Read on...
As part of the CBD Renewal program, Bankstown City Council recently approved the concept designs for the new Central Library and Knowledge Centre.
The approved concept design will see the demolition of the existing... Read on...
Bankstown City Council’s commitment to improving the CBD continues with preliminary work on the upgrade of the rail underpass between North and South Terrace expected to commence this month.
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Tania... Read on...
In 2007, Council installed 'no smoking signs' and implemented smoking restrictions within 10 metres of all children's playground equipment.
At the last Ordinary Meeting, Bankstown City Council resolved to take a... Read on...
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Tania Mihailuk has acknowledged the heroic efforts of two Council employees, Colin Brennan and Alan Ally, who recently saved the life of a local resident.
While providing a mowing service in... Read on...
At an Extraordinary Council meeting on Tuesday 28 September 2010, Clr Tania Mihailuk was re-elected as Mayor of Bankstown, with Clr Khal Asfour re-elected as Deputy Mayor.
Both Councillors thanked the community and... Read on...
To improve the health and quality of Yeramba Lagoon, an aquatic weed control agent has recently been released into the lagoon.
Bankstown City Council, in partnership with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)... Read on...
Bankstown City Council will once again present an exciting and diverse program of fun filled activities for school-aged children during the spring school holidays.
Hosted by Bankstown, Chester Hill, Padstow, Panania and... Read on...
Residents in the Bankstown local government area aged 65 and over will benefit by the falls prevention program being supported by Bankstown City Council.
The Stepping On initiative, a project of the Sydney South West Area... Read on...
Residents in Bankstown are encouraged to unleash their green thumbs for the annual Bankstown City Council SustainABLE Garden Competition.
Opening on 25 September 2010, the SustainABLE Garden Competition is a great... Read on...
Women in Bankstown from an Arabic speaking background will soon benefit from a new Bankstown City Council health program.
The first of its kind in Bankstown, Wellness for Women launches in October and is a free six month... Read on...
Police Constable William Crews died at Liverpool Hospital this morning, as a result of injuries sustained in a police search of a unit block in Bankstown.
Mayor of Bankstown Tania Mihailuk said Bankstown City Council... Read on...
The 2010 Bankstown Mayoral Charity Dinner held on Friday 27 August was a great success with approximately $60,000 raised for the Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital.
"Support for this year’s Mayoral Charity Dinner was... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is calling on residents to be part of the celebrations of Biodiversity Month.
Biodiversity Month is held in September each year and is aimed at promoting the importance of protecting, conserving... Read on...
Bankstown City Council will strongly oppose attempts by Strathfield Council to reapportion funds from the community enhancement program provided by Sydney Ports Corporation.
As part of the conditions of approval for the... Read on...
Volkswagen Group Australia will soon relocate to Chullora as part of a $28.5 million development of 24 Muir Road Chullora, after approval was granted by the Joint Regional Planning Panel.
Located within the Chullora... Read on...
Following the success of a recent trial of the on-line tutoring resource Yourtutor, the library has now expanded this service after popular demand by students in the Bankstown local government area.
Yourtutor is a free... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is trialling an abandoned shopping trolley collection program in the suburbs of Bankstown and Yagoona.
This trial has stemmed from Council's concern about the number of abandoned shopping... Read on...
A task force from local government in Sydney’s south and south-west is proposed to get the State and Federal governments to give a firm commitment and a construction timetable to duplicate the M5 East.
“If this vital... Read on...
Close to $775, 000 was distributed to 69 local projects as part of the Community Development and Support Expenditure (CDSE) Scheme, at a cheque presentation ceremony at Revesby Workers' Club last week.
The CDSE scheme... Read on...
As part of the Federal Government's Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP), Bankstown City Council has now completed seven new local community infrastructure improvement projects.
Playgrounds,... Read on...
Despite early rain, more than 20,000 people from all over Sydney turned out for a fantastic day of food and fun at Bankstown City Council's annual food festival Bankstown Bites.
The mix of cooking demonstrations, live... Read on...
Federal Minister for Home Affairs, The Hon Brendan O'Connor today announced funding of $100,229 towards Bankstown City Council's U-Turns for Youth project.
The project is a collaborative effort by a number of... Read on...
Construction of the new $5.4 million Bankstown Arts Centre is well advanced and expected to be completed by the end of the year.
The Centre is an important part of Council's renewal program for the Bankstown CBD. Once... Read on...
Young artists from Council's Talented Advancement Program (TAP) will fly to the UnitedStates next week to represent the city at an international music festival.
The Festival will take place between 26 July and 1... Read on...
Food lovers will be spoilt for choice on Saturday 31 July 2010, as the 6th annualBankstown Bites Food Festival returns to the heart of Bankstown.
Featuring a variety of entertainment, live performances, international... Read on...
The Dinner is an annual event which allows the community to support notable local causes. The 2010 event will be held on Friday, 27 August in the Grand Ballroom of the Bankstown Sports Club.
Councillor Mihailuk said... Read on...
The Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Tania Mihailuk, has congratulated Bankstown City Council’s Trevor Newton on reaching the rare service milestone of 50 years with the organisation.
Trevor began his career with the... Read on...
The Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Tania Mihailuk, is inviting local residents and visitors to attend the city’s annual celebration of international food and culture, Bankstown Bites.
Now in its sixth year, Bankstown... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has completed 19 local infrastructure improvement projects as a result of the Federal Government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP).
The works were completed during the... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has welcomed the successful prosecution of a Colyton transport company owner who has illegally dumped waste material in the city.
The Land and Environment Court last week ordered Dib Hanna Abdalla... Read on...
The It’s Time To Talk campaign was named as the NSW winner of the 2009 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards, sponsored by the Federal and State Governments and the Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency... Read on...
Local Year 12 students about to sit the Higher School Certificate (HSC) can find helpful assistance at the Bankstown City Library.
The Library will host a series of workshops designed to aid students in preparing for... Read on...
Bankstown City Council’s Meals on Wheels service has received an ‘A’ rating following an audit by the NSW Food Authority.
The service, operating from the Bankstown Town Hall, was audited during the Authority’s compliance... Read on...
The Bankstown City Library is inviting parents of babies and toddlers to register for the new term of its Monkey Business Baby Rhyme Time program.
Catering to children aged up to 24 months, Baby Rhyme Time involves story... Read on...
Bankstown City Library will offer a range of fun activities for primary school-aged children throughout the July school holidays.
All activities are free of charge and focus on art and craft activities. The holiday... Read on...
Bankstown’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage will be celebrated through two community celebrations for NAIDOC Week 2010.
NAIDOC Week is a national celebration which acknowledges the history,... Read on...
Two local residents are to be honoured for their contribution to city life by having public spaces in their respective communities named after them.
Bankstown City Council has nominated Wilberforce Reserve in... Read on...
Employees of Bankstown City Council are to benefit from the extension of paid maternity leave entitlements from nine to 18 weeks.
Council endorsed the change as a measure to support and retain existing workers while... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has made cycling safer at Milperra after completing the latest stage of the cycleway along Henry Lawson Drive.
The $338 000 project was jointly funded through Council and the Federal Government’s... Read on...
Bankstown City Council’s program of infrastructure improvement is continuing throughout June, with several projects commencing or nearing completion.
Roadworks on Marion Street between Edgar and Fenwick Streets, Bankstown... Read on...
The Revesby Community Hall will soon be powered only by solar energy following installation of 88 new solar panels by Bankstown City Council.
Work to install the crimson-coloured panels will start in the coming weeks.... Read on...
The Bankstown Town Hall will host a community celebration next Wednesday (16 June) as part of Refugee Week 2010.
Starting at 4pm, the event will feature information stalls, performances and talks by specialists working... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has approved a Women’s Health Centre to be built in Jacobs Street, Bankstown.
The Centre will house the women's health service, an occasional childcare centre and immunisation clinic.
Mayor... Read on...
The Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Tania Mihailuk, has extended the city’s best wishes to local Urban Theatre Projects (UTP) performers ahead of their tour to South Africa
UTP will be touring their successful new... Read on...
Development applications (DAs) made to Bankstown City Council from 1 July will now need to be lodged in both electronic and ‘hard copy’ formats.
Requiring an electronic copy, in addition to printed documents, is part of... Read on...
More than 100 local young people will meet at the Bankstown Town Hall today to discuss ideas for the city’s future.
The ‘youth summit’ has been organised as part of community consultation on the new Bankstown Community... Read on...
Bankstown can proudly claim it has one of the best cricket pitches in Sydney after receiving the Toro First Grade Ground of the Year Award for Memorial Oval.
The award was presented to Bankstown City Council at the recent... Read on...
Council accepted the tender of Frances-Jones Morehen Thorp (FJMT) Architects for the design of the upgraded facility. FJMT are an international firm which has completed numerous city library and major community building... Read on...
Patrons at Bankstown City Council’s Birrong and Revesby Pools will benefit from a program of upgrade works being carried out in the next 12 months.
Council has classified both pools as ‘district’ facilities given they... Read on...
Bankstown’s knitting enthusiasts are being asked to support the annual Wrap With Love campaign for communities in need around the world.
Wrap With Love is a project of ABC Radio through which people can donate knitted... Read on...
Climate change and adopting sustainable 'greener' practices will be the focus of World Environment Day activities in Bankstown from 5 June.
World Environment Day is an initiative of the United Nations which is used... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is moving to the next stage of talking to residents about the long term plan for the city.
A series of forums will be held during June and July, building on the feedback received to date. The forums... Read on...
Bankstown City Council’s five libraries will join up to 1000 other venues in staging National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) events next week.
NSS is part of annual National Library and Information Week and will take place... Read on...
Bankstown residents can help raise funds for cancer research simply by sharing a cup of tea with their family, friends or workmates.
The Cancer Council of Australia’s annual Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser, held each year... Read on...
More than 600 local residents have now participated in Fridge Buyback, a program supported by Bankstown City Council aimed at reducing the greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption of older refrigerators.
Under... Read on...
Residents along the city’s Georges River frontage are invited to participate in an environmental program which will enhance one of Bankstown’s most important water catchments.
A new volunteer group is being launched for... Read on...
A landmark concert celebrating the contribution of the Vietnamese community in both Bankstown and Australia has been given support by Bankstown City Council.
Endorsing a Mayoral Minute proposed by Mayor of Bankstown,... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is continuing its efforts to combat motor vehicle theft by joining 'Operation Bounce Back 2010' - a national campaign to prevent motor vehicle theft.
Across Australia, motor vehicle theft... Read on...
Bankstown City Council urges motorists to slow down and stay safe on our roads this ANZAC Day long weekend.
The RTA’s double demerit points system will be in force over the long weekend, from midnight Thursday 22 April... Read on...
Some of Bankstown's most exciting young musical talent was on show at the 'Show' last Wednesday.
It was the first public appearance for many of the 23 students from the Bankstown Talent Advancement Program... Read on...
Bankstown will celebrate 30 years since its proclamation as a city next week.
On 27 May, 1980, the NSW Governor, Sir Arthur Roden Cutler, announced the proclamation before Queen Elizabeth II at a civic ceremony in the... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has donated $10,000 to Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre in support of the Bankstown Youth Community Showcase. The event will be held on Saturday 17 April at the Bill Lovelee Youth Centre, as part of... Read on...
Sefton Golf Course Golf lovers have just under a month left to play unlimited golf from 3-7pm for just $10 at Sefton Golf Course. Once daylight savings ends on Sunday 4 April, so too will the twilight special. But fear... Read on...
Council is seeking your comments and views on the proposal to relocate the Central Library from its current location at The Mall to the Town Hall building.
Council is hosting a drop in session at Centro Bankstown... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has teamed up with Bankstown Sports Cycling Club to offer residents free cycling sessions throughout April, as part of the 2010 Sport A Month program.
Council's Sport A Month program runs... Read on...
Bankstown City Council will be offering autumn school holiday activities at all of its libraries for primary school age children.
Children can create a fashion statement when making their very own hip bag in My Hang... Read on...
Residents are being encouraged to vote for one of four Bankstown City Council projects, submitted in the People’s Choice category of the 2010 New South Wales Local Government Cultural Awards.
This highly coveted cultural... Read on...
This year’s theme, Live it Now! aims to encourage young people between 12-25 years to participate in a range of activities on offer during this year's National Youth Week from Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 April.
Residents are encouraged to comment on draft designs for the CBD South Terrace Streetscape Project currently on exhibition . The project includes new pavements, better pedestrian access, on-street car parking, public... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has again committed to switching off non essential lighting at its depots and libraries as part of Earth Hour on Saturday 27 March 2010 between 8.30pm and 9.30pm.
Earth Hour is an annual global... Read on...
Bankstown City Council will be holding information sessions this week for local community organisations interested in applying for financial assistance through the Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) scheme.... Read on...
It will be all about the food when Bankstown Bites returns on Saturday 31 July in the Bankstown CBD, from 9am-4pm.
Expect the city to come alive, fuelled by the exotic sights and aromas of Council’s annual food festival... Read on...
Families are the pillars of our community, and as such Bankstown Council keeps a steady focus on services, activities and programs to support its families.
Each year through our annual grants we help child and welfare... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is one of Sydney’s most diverse areas, and an exciting melting pot of cultures and cuisines.
Food businesses from all over the world exist right here in Bankstown, selling truly authentic... Read on...
Motorists may have to get used to lengthy traffic delays on Henry Lawson Drive and other local roads surrounding Bankstown Airport, due to the permanent road closure of the popular Tower Road, Georges Hall by Bankstown... Read on...
Bankstown City Council will launch its very own e-newsletter featuring the latest information on events and projects happening throughout the local government area, in April.
The monthly eNews will keep residents,... Read on...
Bankstown City Council will be running a Keep Bankstown Beautiful (KBB) campaign over the next two months to encourage residents to preserve and protect their local environment.
The information campaign aims to highlight... Read on...
Local seniors will enjoy the best that Bankstown has to offer during this year’s Seniors Week, from Sunday 21 to Saturday 27 March.
Bankstown Seniors Week will feature an exciting line up of entertainment, activities and... Read on...
Residents can pick up a free native plant grown straight from seeds collected in local bushland from Bankstown City Council’s Waste Management Facility on Bransgrove Road, Panania on Saturday 20 March from 9am-1pm... Read on...
Celebrate the cultural diversity of Bankstown at the Harmony Day Community Fair on Saturday 20 March at Carysfield Park, Johnston Road, Bass Hill from 10am-3pm.
Harmony Day is celebrated nationally during March each year... Read on...
Free with pool entry, the giant slide will return for just one more weekend from midday to 4pm at Revesby Pool on Saturday 6 March and at Birrong Pool on Sunday 7 March.
The slide is for all aged 16 years and under who... Read on...
The singing skills of 12 young hopefuls will be nurtured and their performance career given a boost, as Bankstown City Council’s 2010 Talent Advancement Program (TAP) gets underway.
The 2010 TAP group of 23 performers... Read on...
Residents are invited to join Bankstown City Council’s Water Wise Bus Tour on Saturday 13 March to discover more about the environmentally efficient projects which aim to improve our local waterways.
The tour will... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has donated $5,000 towards a series of activities being staged by the Vietnamese community which commemorates 35 years since the fall of Saigon.
Project 35, which will begin on the official... Read on...
Bankstown Council will be hosting a breakfast in the Town Hall on Tuesday 16 March, to celebrate the achievements of women as part of the International Women's Day (IWD) campaign.
This free event for women will... Read on...
Mark your calendar and get your trainers ready, Bankstown Council’s award-winning Bankstown Recreation Expo returns for another year on Saturday 13 March from 2-6pm at Carysfield Park, Johnston Road, Bass Hill. Celebrate... Read on...
2010 marks the 20th anniversary of CUAD which is Australia’s largest community-based environmental event.
Residents have the opportunity to keep Bankstown beautiful and improve the environment by volunteering for this... Read on...
Parents and supervisors will receive practical advice about how to help learner drivers become safer drivers at a workshop on Wednesday 3 March at the Lansdowne Room in Town Hall, from 6.30-8.30pm.
The learner driver... Read on...
Has your local primary school booked their spot in Bankstown Council’s Community and Road Education Scheme (CARES) yet? With 2010 now well underway, school visits to the CARES facility are booking up fast.
CARES aims to... Read on...
Ever wanted to learn how to draw like a pro? Well here is your chance.
Bankstown City Council will host a free pastel drawing workshop in celebration of Harmony Day on Sunday 21 March at Bankstown Library, 1.30-3pm.... Read on...
Residents are invited to enjoy the action of a hockey game with a free coaching session, as part of Council’s Sport A Month program on Saturday 20 and 27 February at The Crest Hockey Complex, Georges Hall, 2-5pm.
The... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has had a recent success in combating illegal dumping, with the successful identification and charge of a major offender, who has since been fined $6,500.
The illegal dumping at Shortland Brush... Read on...
A local illegal brothel has been shut down and its operator fined more than $14,000, thanks to the investigative efforts of Bankstown Council staff.
The case, heard in Bankstown Local Court in January, marked a major win... Read on...
Bankstown was awash with colour, cuisine and culture, as more than 10,000 revellers indulged in Council’s fourth annual Lunar New Year festival, held in the Bankstown CBD.
Extended to run over two-dates in early... Read on...
To celebrate the dawn of 2010’s Chinese New Year, Bankstown City Council will be hosting free Chinese calligraphy workshops at Panania Library and Padstow Library over February.
Local artist and calligrapher, Mr Fangmin... Read on...
Bankstown City Council's 2010 Lunar New Year celebrations are now bigger and better than ever, expanding to become a two-date event.
Festivities will start this year on Friday evening (5 February) from 5pm-9pm and... Read on...
Residents throughout the local area will benefit from more than $600,000 going to Bankstown Council-owned facilities under the NSW Community Building Partnership program grant scheme.
Of this, $67,000 has been given... Read on...
Looking for a way to help both your community and the environment? Become a Bushcare volunteer in Bankstown Council’s newly launched Bushcare program.
Council is looking for volunteers to donate their time, usually... Read on...
An expected crowd of 50,000 people will flock to Garrison Point, Georges Hall, on Tuesday 26 January to celebrate Australia Day.
Bankstown City Council’s Australia Day celebrations are expected to be bigger and better... Read on...
More than 100 concerned parents, guardians and teachers will learn an invaluable lesson about online safety when they attend Bankstown City Council’s free Cybersmart Families forum on Thursday 25 February at the Council... Read on...
Bankstown City Council-owned facilities are to receive over $600,000 under the NSW Community Building Partnership program grant scheme.
For the families and individuals using the Chester Hill Community centre this news... Read on...
This Friday 15 January at 2pm, 50 children from Bankstown City Library’s Summer Reading Club will get up close and personal with the same animals they read about, when Crocodile Encounters comes to visit.
The travelling... Read on...
Residents are being called up on to comment on the future of Revesby Commuter Car Park with the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) document currently on exhibition at various local venues until Monday 25 January.
The Georges River will form the centrepiece of this year’s Australia Day celebrations, with Council offering a free CrossCurrents artwalk along the waterway on Tuesday 26 January 2010 at 2pm.
The CrossCurrents artwalk,... Read on...
The magic word this Australia Day on Tuesday 26 January will be ‘free’, with Bankstown Council set to host the ultimate national celebration featuring a free concert, free parking, free amusement rides and a spectacular free... Read on...
With summer comes Sefton Golf Course’s unlimited twilight golf special. For only $10 you can enjoy as much golf as you like from 3 to 7pm.
Bankstown Council’s own Sefton Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-three course... Read on...
Bankstown City Council strongly opposes Bankstown Airport becoming Sydney's second Airport or even an overflow, stop-gap additional airport for Sydney.
"Council and our community have always been opposed to expanded... Read more »
Bankstown's Saigon Place is set to erupt into an awesome display of colour and sound on 14 January 2012 from 10am - 3pm as the City welcomes the Year of the Dragon.
"Council is expecting more than10, 000 people to... Read more »
Bankstown's children and young people are in for a holiday season jam packed with fun activities thanks to Bankstown Council's School Holiday Activities Program.
"The Christmas holiday period is a time for our... Read on...
Bankstown's young people can look forward to free bus rides to Cronulla Beach in January as part of Bankstown Council's efforts to provide summer fun to its residents.
"There is nothing more enjoyable on a hot... Read more »
With Bankstown Council preparing for its most spectacular Australia Day celebrations ever, Bankstown residents are in for a major treat at Garrison Point, Georges Hall on 26 January 2012.
"Council has an incredible... Read more »
Bankstown City Council's Midnight Basketball continues to grow as an overwhelming success following Saturday night's Grand Final showdown.
"With Midnight Basketball reaching the end of only its second season, I... Read more »
Bankstown Mayor Clr Khal Asfour paid tribute to Bankstown's Meals on Wheels Volunteers at their Annual Presentation, which coincided with International Volunteer Day on 5 December.
"In the past 45 years Meals on... Read more »
Bankstown Mayor Clr Khal Asfour is urging all children in Bankstown to get involved with the 2012 Summer Reading Club program.
"The holiday period is a great opportunity for our children to spend time reading their... Read more »
Bankstown residents are in for a treat with the grand reopening of Birrong Leisure Centre and Revesby Leisure Centre on the weekend of 17 & 18 December 2011.
"Council spent $3.2 million refurbishing the Centres and I... Read more »
Paul Keating Park was transformed into a musical oasis last week for the annual Bankstown City Christmas Carols celebration.
More than 3000 local residents flocked to the park for a great night of Christmas cheer,... Read more »
Bankstown City Council was recently named the recipient of two Local Government and Shires Association's Excellence in Environment Awards.Council took out the awards in the Communication, Education and Empowerment... Read more »
Participants in the second round of the Bankstown-Canterbury U-Turns for Youth Program were celebrated at a graduation ceremony on Wednesday 30 November 2011.
The seven local boys were the second class to successfully... Read more »
Local wheelchair bound residents who use the Betty Sussman Dementia Day Centre can now be picked up from their own homes, thanks to a generous donation made by the Mayor of Bankstown Clr Khal Asfour towards the purchase of a... Read more »
In the wake of White Ribbon Day last Friday, Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour is calling for a year round campaign to put an end to violence against women.
"I thank all those who participated in the events that Council... Read more »
Midnight Basketball is proving a hit amongst the youth of Bankstown with its return for a second season already underway.
"Our City is big on sports and Midnight Basketball is a great way for our youth to learn new... Read on...
Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour is urging residents to participate in the Christmas Lights competition Bankstown City Council will be staging in conjunction with the Torch Newspaper.
"Christmas is a special time of the... Read more »
With the festive season just around the corner and the City's Christmas decorations up, Bankstown City Council is preparing for its annual Christmas Carols concert.
To be held in Paul Keating Park on Saturday 3... Read on...
A group of young talented male vocalists from the Bankstown area recently participated in the annual Bankstown Boys Music Workshop.
Held at the Bankstown Arts Centre, the one day workshop was aimed at encouraging local... Read on...
Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour has issued an open invitation to the men of Bankstown to join him for a workout as part of his campaign to rid the City of violence against women.
"This is a valuable opportunity for us men... Read on...
Bankstown City Council staff have been hard at work making certain all of Bankstown's parks, gardens and sporting fields are in tip top shape for the summer season.
Staff have completed a wide range of activities to... Read on...
High school students in Bankstown will have a head start when it comes to finding a job after completing school, thanks to a new program called Youth Step Up.
The program, initiated by Greenacre Area Neighbourhood Centre,... Read more »
Bankstown Mayor, Khal Asfour has joined the ranks of leading politicians, music artists and sports stars with his recent appointment by White Ribbon Australia as an official Ambassador.
"I am honoured by White Ribbon... Read more »
As part of Bankstown City Council's commitment to pedestrian safety, a number of new 'LOOK' pedestrian stencils have been installed at pedestrian crossings in Greenacre.
"Just like drivers have the... Read on...
To assist Bankstown residents to save money on growing power bills, Bankstown City Council is providing free ‘Save Power Kits’, which can be borrowed from all five of Bankstown's libraries.
These kits provide... Read on...
Nominations are now open for the 2011 Australia Day Awards.
“We want to bring the pride back to Bankstown and in doing so, recognise our residents who share a passion for making this city great,” Mayor of Bankstown Clr... Read on...
A monument honouring the Vietnamese Boat People who lost their lives in the hope of finding freedom in Australia has been unveiled in Saigon Place, Bankstown.
"The Vietnamese Boat People Monument commemorates the... Read on...
Local Australians, whose lives have been touched by Cancer, will once again be recognised at Relay for Life community events being held across the nation.
This year, Bankstown City Council is calling on local residents to... Read more »
Bankstown City Council will share the Christmas spirit with local residents on Saturday 3 December, by staging the Bankstown City Christmas Carols celebration at Paul Keating Park.
“The carols event is an opportunity for... Read more »
Bankstown City Council will be hosting a series of events later this month as part of White Ribbon Day 2011 ( 25 Nov) to help end violence against women.
"Domestic violence traumatises children and women in our City... Read more »
As part of Bankstown City Council's 2011/12 $50 million Capital Works Budget, a range of local parks, town centres and community infrastructure will be restored and upgraded across the Bankstown area.
"Council has... Read more »
The Bankstown Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community have their eyes set on the future following the Project Graduation of Bankstown's Mob Governance Talk.
"The project gave voice to the aspirations of... Read more »
Children and residents of Yagoona and its surrounds are in for a treat following the completion of the $450, 000 upgrade to Gazzard Park incorporating new playground facilities.
"I was delighted to officially open the... Read more »
Community Roadshows are soon to be the centre of a Bankstown City Council strategy to better connect with their residents, following a Mayoral Minute proposed by Mayor Khal Asfour to re-launch the community engagement... Read more »
Three local carers have received awards as part of National Carer’s Week for their hard work and dedication in serving and caring for members of the Bankstown Community
Bankstown City Council today held an afternoon tea... Read more »
Something for Everybody - Community Grants 2011/12
Bankstown residents are set to share in more than $426,000 worth of funding handed out by Mayor Khal Asfour at the 2011 Community Grants Cheque... Read more »
Saturday nights are about to get a little more exciting for the youth of Bankstown with the return of Midnight Basketball.
Now entering its second season, the free program provides local youth with an alternative activity... Read more »
The second round of the U-Turns for Youth program will begin on Tuesday 25 October, and allow young motoring enthusiasts to get some hands-on experience with motor mechanics.
The program aims to educate youth and assist... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has joined forces with Sims E-Recycling, helping residents in the Bankstown area to recycle their electronic waste.
A free E-waste collection day was held on Saturday, 15 October with 521 vehicles... Read on...
There is no shortage of beautiful places, or gardens for that matter, in Bankstown.
Bankstown City Council’s HomeGrown Competition recently gave local residents the opportunity to showcase the beauty of Bankstown, along... Read on...
Upgrade works to improve the amenity and local facilities of Punchbowl Town Centre began this week. "Punchbowl is about to undergo a $1.2 million facelift, bringing a rejuvenated and modernised feel to its Town... Read on...
Bankstown City Council looks set to enter the future with its all new contemporary website.
"The user friendly site includes a definitive guide to upcoming local events, latest news and a front page panel that allows... Read on...
Bankstown City Council held its 10th annual Community Safety Expo on Saturday.
Held in the centre court at Centro Bankstown, the event provided an invaluable opportunity for residents to gain practical tips from emergency... Read on...
A naming ceremony was recently held by Bankstown City Council to dedicate a bushland reserve at Padstow Park to one of the community’s most dedicated environmental carers.
Irene Catrin Jones, who passed away in 2006, was... Read on...
Local youth were the toast of the town this week, with two events held by Bankstown City Council to celebrate the contribution young people make to our city.
“Council is proud to celebrate and recognise the contribution... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has joined forces with Sims E-Recycling to help residents in the Bankstown area dispose of their electronic waste correctly.
The free e-waste collection service will be held on Saturday 15 October... Read on...
In celebration of the Bankstown and Broken Hill Sister City Relationship, Bankstown and Broken Hill City Council's this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding to reaffirm 25 years of sister city relations.
Hosted... Read on...
Spring is in the air and with the flowers blooming at Sylvan Grove Native Garden, now is the perfect time for the community to view and experience this 1.5 hectare floral oasis.
Situated in a pleasant and natural bushland... Read on...
Bankstown City Council was recently named the recipient of two Parks and Leisure Australia Awards for NSW/ACT.
Council won the Connected Communities Award for its Wellness for Women Program, and the Development and... Read on...
The vocal talents of some of Bankstown's most gifted young performers were showcased recently at the annual Talent Advancement Program (TAP) Presentation Concert.
Held at the Bankstown Sports Club, more than 400 people... Read on...
Councillors Khal Asfour and Allan Winterbottom have been re-elected unopposed as the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Bankstown at an Extraordinary Council meeting last night.
In accepting their roles, both Councillors... Read on...
Bankstown City Council appointed Mr Matthew Stewart as its new General Manager following a unanimous decision at its meeting on 20 September 2011.
"Mr Stewart shares my passion and dedication to improving upon our... Read on...
More than $450,000 will be presented to local groups and community organisations as part of Bankstown City Council’s 2011/12 Community Grants and Event Sponsorship Program.The annual grants program provides one off funding... Read on...
Residents of Bankstown are set to benefit from the city's first public Devine Liberty Swing following a Mayoral Minute proposed by Mayor Khal Asfour at the recent Council meeting.
The Devine Liberty Swing, to be... Read on...
As part of Bankstown City Council's commitment to providing a cleaner and greener City for our residents, Council is launching a new city cleansing and garden maintenance program.
Operating seven days a week, the Town... Read on...
Registrations for the second round of Bankstown City Council’s Midnight Basketball program open on Monday 26, September 2011.
Set to begin on 22 October, the free program is again expected to prove popular with local... Read on...
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Khal Asfour and his wife Sally have welcomed the arrival of their son Elias to the world.
Born on Wednesday 24 August 2011, little Elias is the first child to join the Asfour family.
"Both... Read on...
In celebration of Bankstown's cultural diversity, Bankstown City Library has launched an international film festival with a difference.
To be held through to June next year, the film festival gives residents a chance... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is calling on residents to unleash their passion for photography and nature, and take part in the HomeGrown Photography Competition.
To be held for the first time this year, the competition is... Read on...
It’s that time of year again, for Bankstown residents to bring out their gloves, shovels and forks and prepare for the annual Bankstown HomeGrown Garden Competition.
Opening on Thursday 1 September 2011, the HomeGrown... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is inviting enrolments for the Bankstown Swim School program at Birrong, Revesby and Wran Leisure Centres.
Council proudly owns and manages four Leisure Centres with enrolments for term 4 opening on... Read on...
"Bankstown City Council will not be increasing rates above the level set independently by the NSW Government. Council is in a sound financial position and I would like to assure local residents that the Federal... Read on...
The 2011 Bankstown Mayoral Charity Dinner held on Friday 12 August was a tremendous success, with over $53,000 raised for Bankstown City Aged Care.
More than 450 guests filled the Bankstown Sports Club Grand... Read on...
More than $770, 000 was handed out to 72 local projects this week as part of the Community Development and Support Expenditure (CDSE) Scheme.
The CDSE scheme is a state wide initiative that recognises the clubs’... Read on...
The new five-storey carpark with 132 short-stay parking spaces is now open, signifying Bankstown City Council’s commitment to the residents of Revesby.
“Our local town centres are vital community hubs, and Bankstown City... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has recently appointed Tim Hosking, a PGA member, as the new Teaching and Service Professional for Sefton Golf Course.
Mr Hosking has a long associated history with Bankstown, having grown up in... Read on...
Greenacre Branch Library marked its 50th anniversary today with an afternoon tea celebration for the community of Greenacre.
First known as the Greenacre Library and Baby Health Centre, it opened its doors on Saturday... Read on...
Knitting enthusiasts from across Bankstown converged on Bankstown Library today to help those less fortunate this winter, by participating in the ABC 702 Sydney's Knit In event.
2011 marks the tenth annual ABC 702... Read on...
With a stunning winter’s day, the freshest of ingredients and the talents of local and celebrity chefs, Bankstown's signature event Bankstown Bites has once again been hailed a success by the thousands of festival goers.... Read on...
On Sunday Bankstown City Council hosted a community Tree Day event at Carysfield Park, Bass Hill with residents planting trees and shrubs and enjoying a free BBQ lunch on the day.
"Bankstown's community planting... Read on...
Local Council's across Western Sydney have joined forces with the Regional Illegal Dumping Squad (RID) to stop illegal dumping in their local areas.
Bankstown City Council joined the RID Squad in December 2000, and... Read on...
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Khal Asfour is reminding the community there is still time to purchase tickets for the 2011 Mayoral Charity Dinner.
Bankstown City Aged Care will be the recipient of the proceeds raised from the... Read on...
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Khal Asfour yesterday welcomed the launch of the "Where the heart is: Homelessness in Bankstown" Report at Bankstown Sports Club.
"The statistics revealed in the report are both alarming... Read on...
'Bankstown Bites' would not be complete without the excitement of the cooking demonstrations and 2011 promises to be the biggest and best festival yet.
Bankstown City Council’s FREE signature food event... Read on...
Punchbowl is the next town centre to receive a makeover as part of Bankstown City Council's Town Centre Improvement Program with works to proceed this year.
"Our local town centres are important community hubs... Read on...
The $6.5 million upgrade to the Bankstown Underpass is now fully open to traffic and pedestrians.
Bankstown's new and improved Underpass includes four traffic lanes, signalised intersections, pedestrian pathways and... Read on...
Newly arrived refugees and young mothers will be amongst a number of Bankstown residents to participate in an education program early next year, aimed at helping households save up to $1000 a year off their grocery bills.... Read on...
As part of Bankstown Bites' popular Discovery Food Tours, 33 local eateries in the Bankstown CBD will open their doors, giving participants a sneak preview of the range of food on offer in our City.
"The Discovery... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has demonstrated its support for its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents by signing a Statement of Commitment to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Khal... Read on...
Come along to the Bankstown Arts Centre and explore the artist in yourself with your family and friends.
On Saturday, 16 July the Bankstown Arts Centre is holding an open day from 10am to 4pm for anyone who would like to... Read on...
Forget the Channel Seven series Australia’s Got Talent, some of our best up-and-coming performers are right here in Bankstown!
Three young talented vocalists from Bankstown City Council’s Talent Advancement Program (TAP)... Read on...
Local business owners have the opportunity to revamp the exterior of their shop fronts at half the cost, thanks to a program being offered by Bankstown City Council.
For the past six months Council’s Facade Improvement... Read on...
A major rejuvenation plan is about to start to bring Milperra’s Newland Reserve pond back to life.
Bankstown City Council is preparing to begin works including draining the entire pond and improving water quality. Over... Read on...
Bankstown's first Midnight Basketball has been judged a success by organisers and participants following the Grand Final at Bankstown Basketball Stadium on Saturday 2 July 2011.
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Asfour had the... Read on...
South-West Sydney's largest food festival Bankstown Bities is on again, with the Bankstown CBD to be transformed into a food lover's haven.
Now in its seventh year, the 2011 Bankstown Bites Food Festival will be... Read on...
At an Extraordinary Meeting of Bankstown City Council last night, Clr Khal Asfour was elected as the new Mayor of Bankstown.
Clr Asfour becomes Mayor following Clr Tania Mihailuk's decision last week to resign to... Read on...
With the new $1.5 million Bankstown Women's and Children's Health Centre in Jacobs Street in its final stages of construction, Mayor of Bankstown Clr Tania Mihailuk hosted a walk through as part of the official... Read on...
Participants in the first round of the Bankstown-Canterbury U-Turns for Youth Program were congratulated at a graduation event on Thursday 23 June 2011.
The six local youth were the first class to complete an... Read on...
After serving as Mayor of Bankstown for five terms, Clr Tania Mihailuk has tendered her resignation from the position of Mayor effective from 5pm Monday 27 June, 2011.
Clr Tania Mihailuk said she had always intended... Read on...
As part of Bankstown City Council's commitment to refugees in the Bankstown area, Council will once again host a day of events to celebrate Refugee Week 2011.
Bankstown's Refugee Week celebrations will include a... Read on...
A recent Economic Profile report released by Bankstown City Council shows an increase in consumer confidence throughout the local government area.
In the past year Bankstown has seen the emergence of 784 new businesses... Read on...
To celebrate the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the Bankstown area, Council will once again host a community event on Saturday 2 July as part of NAIDOC Week 2011.
To... Read on...
Applications for Bankstown City Council’s 2011/12 Community Grants and Event Sponsorship Program open next week.
The annual grants program provides one off funding to local community groups and organisations to assist... Read on...
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Tania Mihailuk has announced Bankstown City Aged Care as beneficiary of the proceeds raised from the 2011 Mayoral Charity Dinner.
The annual charity dinner is an opportunity for Council and the... Read on...
Drivers and pedestrians now have access through the new Bankstown Underpass with the opening of two lanes, one in each direction and a pedestrian footpath.
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Tania Mihailuk said: "The people of... Read on...
It has only been four weeks since the tournament started, but Bankstown's Midnight Basketball program has been deemed a success by the youth of Bankstown.
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Tania Mihailuk said the Midnight... Read on...
Bankstown City Library members can now borrow their favourite books without having to leave the comfort of home.
The new eAudio bookshelf service allows members to browse more than 400 titles, either online or at the... Read on...
Bankstown City Council joins the community in expressing its sympathy to the Sia'a family.
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Tania Mihailuk said: "This is a time of great sorrow for the Sia'a family and the community of... Read on...
Bankstown's five local libraries will again host a special reading event as part of National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) on Wednesday 25 May 2011.
NSS is part of annual National Library and Information Week and... Read on...
Bankstown City Council will be debt free by 2018 and $130 million will be invested into capital works projects. These are two highlights from the Draft 2011/12 Budget and 4-Year Financial Plan approved for exhibition by... Read on...
Bankstown's Disability Expo will be hosted by Bankstown City Council on Tuesday 17 May 2011 at Bankstown City YMCA, Revesby.
Alongside free activities, the Expo will provide information on various disability services... Read on...
Bankstown Arts Centre won an award as one of the best cultural facilities in New South Wales at the 2011 NSW Local Government Cultural Awards on Friday 6 May.
With more than 100 submissions from 52 councils across NSW... Read on...
' Saigon Place', in Bankstown's CBD, has been chosen as the location for a Vietnamese boat people monument being developed by Bankstown City Council and the Vietnamese Community in Australia - NSW Chapter (VCA).... Read on...
Basketball enthusiasts in the Bankstown area have the chance to play in the new Midnight Basketball program – a basketball program with a difference.
Run in Bankstown for the first time, the free program will provide... Read on...
Bankstown residents are one step closer to receiving their new Central Library and Knowledge Centre, with demolition of the eastern side of the existing Town Hall building starting this week.
Bankstown and Canterbury City councils are calling on local youth interested in cars and the mechanic industry to participate in the U-Turns for Youth Program.
The U-Turns for Youth Program is a collaborative approach by... Read on...
Applications for the Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) Funding Scheme are now open and Bankstown City Council encourages local community organisations to apply.
The CDSE scheme is a state-wide initiative... Read on...
As part of Bankstown City Council's commitment to support local businesses, Mayor of Bankstown Clr Tania Mihailuk launched the Bankstown Business Mentoring Program this week.
Run as a pilot program, the Bankstown... Read on...
Bankstown and Canterbury City Councils have joined forces to combat motor vehicle theft through ‘Operation Bounce Back ' - a national educational campaign to prevent motor vehicle theft in our local communities.
... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is inviting local youth to participate in one of the nine activities and programs planned during National Youth Week.
Running from 1 - 10 April 2011 Bankstown City Council has joined local youth... Read on...
Residents in Bankstown can take advantage of Bankstown City Council’s free mulch and native plant give away on Saturday 2 April.
Each year, Bankstown City Council's Environment and Education team provide two community... Read on...
Have you ever wanted to try lawn bowling, but not sure if you will enjoy it or not? Then Bankstown City Council’s Sport A Month program is just for you.
Council has teamed up with various local sporting clubs to provide... Read on...
Bankstown's biggest stormwater management project has just been completed by Bankstown City Council at the Crest Sporting complex in Georges Hall.
A Bankstown City Council spokesperson said the project at the Crest is... Read on...
Bankstown City Council welcomes the $100,000 contribution by the Minister for Transport, John Robertson MLC to assist with the Bankstown Underpass redevelopment project.
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Tania Mihailuk said the... Read on...
Bankstown City Council wants all residents to take advantage of the great new free Wi-Fi hotspots at our libraries and the new Bankstown Arts Centre.
Wi-Fi or wireless networking technology uses radio waves to provide... Read on...
Bankstown City Council encourages all our residents to join in Earth Hour and turn out your lights for an hour starting at 8.30pm on Saturday 26 March.
Earth Hour originated in Sydney in 2007 and cities across the globe... Read on...
Bankstown's Community Strategic Plan was adopted by Council last month.
The Bankstown Community Plan 2021 sets out the goals and long term actions that will be implemented over the next ten years to guide the future... Read on...
Registration for Bankstown City Council's Free Youth Week Soccer and Skate competition are now open and local youth are encouraged to form teams and register.
The competitions will be held as part of a selection of... Read on...
Bankstown City Council invites all our seniors to join in the fun and activities of Seniors Week from 20-27 March.
Live Life! Is the theme of this year's Seniors Week and council wants to help all our senior citizens... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is calling on residents, local schools and business communities to put on a pair of gloves and register for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 6 March 2011.
Clean up Australia Day is held each year... Read on...
Bankstown City Council's award winning FREE Recreation Expo will once again return to Bankstown on Saturday 12 March 2011.
The Recreation Expo will provide the community with information on various sporting,... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has joined forces with Visy Recycling to help residents in the Bankstown area dispose of their electronic waste.
The free e-waste collection service will be held on Saturday 26 February for old... Read on...
Along with local community organisations Bankstown and Canterbury City Councils will be running a free Parenting Partnership Program in Bankstown on Wednesday 23 February 2011.
The program is targeted at working with... Read on...
Bankstown City Council welcomes today's announcement by the Premier, Kristina Keneally for a free air-conditioned shuttle bus service for Bankstown.
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Tania Mihailuk said the free shuttle bus... Read on...
Bankstown City Council's new Arts Centre was officially opened today by NSW Premier Kristina Keneally, Federal Member for Blaxland Jason Clare and Bankstown Mayor Tania Mihailuk.
More than 200 guests filled the Arts... Read on...
As residents in Campbelltown, Liverpool and Gosford are enjoying their new government funded free shuttle bus service, Mayor Tania Mihailuk is calling for a similar service for Bankstown.
Premier Kristina Keneally... Read on...
Construction has started on the new Bankstown Women's and Children's Health Centre at Jacobs Street, Bankstown.
Bankstown City Council's new health centre will include an immunisation clinic for children, a... Read on...
Bankstown’s CBD was bought to life with the colours, traditions and sounds of Asia on Saturday 29 January, as more than 5000 revellers enjoyed Bankstown City Council’s fifth annual Lunar New Year Festival, held in ‘Saigon... Read on...
Have you ever wanted to try a new sport, but not sure if you will enjoy it or not? Then Bankstown City Council’s Sport A Month program is just for you.
One lucky resident has won a $3,000 travel voucher as part of Bankstown City Council's Shop and Win promotion in Padstow.
Frances, who lives with her husband and two young children in Padstow, was selected at random... Read on...
Residents using the Wran Leisure and Bill Lovelee Youth Centres will soon benefit from a State Government grant of $80,000 announced recently.
Mayor of Bankstown, Clr Tania Mihailuk accepted the grant on behalf of the... Read on...
Despite the scorching heat more than 15,000 people turned out for a fantastic day of food, fun and entertainment at Bankstown City Council's annual Australia Day celebrations at Garrison Point.
Mayor of Bankstown... Read on...
An inspirational doctor, an active youth role model, a dedicated St John Ambulance volunteer and a local football advocate were honoured yesterday with the Bankstown Australia Day Awards as part of Bankstown City Council’s... Read on...
Bankstown's CBD will once again come to life for the fifth annual Bankstown Lunar New Year Festival as Bankstown City Plaza becomes 'Saigon Place'.
Saturday, 29 January 2011
Bankstown Memorial Oval will be the host ground for Cricket Australia’s Women’s International Series Ashes Test on 22-25 January 2011.
The Australians will play the England women’s team in a four-day "battle for the... Read on...
Bankstown residents can now click on to Bankstown City Council's new geospatial information system (GIS) and enjoy improved access to their property details.
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Tania Mihailuk said the new GIS... Read on...
Bankstown City Council Mayor Tania Mihailuk is calling on the community to lend their support to the victims of the Queensland floods.
Mayor Mihailuk said: "The extent of the flood crisis in Queensland is devastating... Read on...
Bankstown City Council's new Bankstown Arts Centre will be opening its doors to the public in February 2011.
Mayor Tania Mihailuk inspecting the progress on the new Bankstown Arts Centre with representatives of the... Read on...
This Australia Day, Bankstown City Council will welcome a sensational lineup of Australia’s best known entertainers and home grown talent to the Bankstown Australia Day celebrations at Garrison Point.
Bankstown City... Read on...
Bankstown City Council’s annual Bus to Beach service will return in 2011, providing young locals with a free return trip between Bankstown and Cronulla beach during January.
It’s a great way for local youth to get... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has been joined by around 100 key businesses to drive economic development and opportunities in the city into the future.
Executives from major companies including VW Australia, Fairfax Printers,... Read more »
Bankstown City Council has allocated more than $430,000 for its 2012/13 Community Grants and Event Sponsorship Program which opened this week.
Mayor Councillor Khal Asfour said the program is becoming more and more... Read on...
A renaming ceremony in honour of one of Revesby’s most dedicated and passionate volunteers was recently held by Bankstown City Council.
Wilberforce Reserve has now been renamed Terry Raper Reserve as a tribute to Terry... Read on...
The Mayor of Bankstown Clr Khal Asfour is calling on the leader of the Opposition Mr Tony Abbott to reconsider his backing of spreading flights to other existing airport sites in Sydney.
“What Sydney needs is a new and... Read more »
Bankstown City Council is offering residents the chance to microchip their dogs and cats for free over the course of two Saturday’s in mid to late May.
The microchipping program is part of Council’s strategy to ensure all... Read more »
Bankstown City Council’s Roadshow is once again on the move with its next stop scheduled for Chullora Market Place on Saturday 19 May from 10:00-12:00pm.
The community engagement initiative, launched late last year by... Read more »
Harris Park claims the best Indian, Leichardt the greatest Italian and Cabramatta the tastiest Vietnamese, but here in Bankstown we have it all - an exciting melting pot of culture and cuisine.
The Mayor of Bankstown Clr... Read more »
Bankstown Mayor Clr Khal Asfour is calling on residents to take part in the Community River Health Monitoring Program by becoming a volunteer.
The Program, which aims to assess the ecosystem health along the Georges River... Read more »
Relations between Bankstown’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and Bankstown City Council have entered an historic phase, following Council’s adoption of the City’s first ever Reconciliation Action Plan... Read more »
The Mayor of Bankstown Clr Khal Asfour recently served Time 4 Kids to show his support for our local Police and Community Youth Centre (PCYC) as part of National Youth Week celebrations.
“I was really excited about the... Read more »
Bankstown City’s first ever Children and Families Hub was officially opened today by the Mayor of Bankstown Clr Khal Asfour.
The Hub, located within the Bankstown Women’s Health Centre at 24 Jacobs Street, will provide... Read on...
Residents and visitors to Punchbowl can now enjoy a rejuvenated and modernised town centre following $950, 000 worth of works just completed by Bankstown City Council.
“Punchbowl is one of Bankstown’s thriving commercial... Read on...
This year Youth Week has proven more popular than ever with hundreds turning up to take part in Bankstown Council’s line up of programs, activities and events.
“It was great to see so many of Bankstown’s young people... Read on...
Bankstown’s wheelchair bound residents are one step closer to enjoying the thrill of swinging in a park with work commencing on the Liberty Swing in Paul Keating Park.
Construction works, due to be completed by late May,... Read more »
Midnight Basketball makes a comeback
Bankstown’s hit Midnight Basketball program is set to return on Saturday May 5 following last year’s overwhelming success. As places are limited, Bankstown’s 12-18 year olds are urged... Read more »
Residents of Bankstown are encouraged to bring their bikes and helmets and join in for a day out cycling around Bankstown.
Bike around Bankstown is a free community bike ride and cycle skills course provided by Bankstown... Read on...
Residents in Bankstown can take advantage of Bankstown City Council’s free mulch and native plant give away on Saturday 21 April 2012.
Every year, Bankstown City Council provides two free community plant and mulch... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is set to launch the City’s first ever Children and Families Hub uniting service providers across the LGA in a ‘one stop shop’.
The Hub, located within the Bankstown Women’s Health Centre at 24... Read on...
To celebrate Bankstown Rich heritage, Bankstown City Library in conjunction with the Bankstown City Heritage Committee and the National Trust of Australia will be presenting the Amazing Stories exhibition to run during The... Read on...
A Management Plan for the Australian White Ibis is soon to be the centre of Bankstown City Council’s strategy to better manage Bankstown’s Ibis Population, following a recent Council decision for the Draft Management Plan to... Read on...
Bankstown City Council will be celebrating Youth Week (April 13-22) this year with an unprecedented line up spectacular activities and events. The annual occasion is held Australia wide to recognise the contributions of the... Read on...
Participants in the third round of the Bankstown-Canterbury U-Turns for Youth Program successfully graduated this week at a ceremony on Wednesday 4 April 2012.
The eight local boys were the third class to successfully... Read on...
Mayor of Bankstown Clr Khal Asfour has nominated Bankstown Hospital’s Paediatric Unit as the beneficiary of the 2012 Mayoral Charity Dinner.
The Charity Dinner is an annual event uniting the community in a show of... Read on...
Bankstown‘s senior residents were out and about last week celebrating Seniors Week, 18-25 March 2012, through a range of Council events held both locally and further afield.
Mayor of Bankstown, Khal Asfour was pleased to... Read on...
Bankstown’s children and young people are in for a fun filled Easter thanks to Bankstown City Council. The two week school holiday period will be jammed packed with activities and events coinciding with Youth Week, 11-22... Read on...
Some of Bankstown’s finest are set to be formally recognised for their achievements, with the Mayor of Bankstown, Khal Asfour calling for nominations for the Bankstown Sporting Hall of Fame.
“I want Bankstown’s Sporting... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has received more than $70,000 from the Attorney General and Justice Department for the role out of a graffiti hotspot program.
The graffiti prevention program is aimed at combating graffiti in the... Read on...
Bankstown Mayor Clr Khal Asfour is calling on residents to join the fight against cancer by participating in Bankstown’s Relay For Life event at the Crest Athletic Complex on 31 March – 1 April 2012..“There are very few... Read more »
Bankstown City Council is once again getting behind Earth Hour and encourages all residents to show their commitment to our Earth by turning off their lights for one hour at 8.30pm on Saturday 31 March 2012.
Mayor Khal... Read more »
Applications for the ClubGrants Funding Program are now open, and Bankstown City Council is encouraging local not-for-profit community organisations to apply.
The ClubGrants funding program, formerly knows as CDSE, is a... Read more »
Bankstown City Council’s 2012 Recreation Expo proved to be a bigger hit than ever with a record crowd of 4,000 pouring into Carysfield Reserve on the day.
“I am thrilled by how great the response was this year”, said the... Read more »
Bankstown’s local arts community is in for an exciting year of activities, workshops and seminars thanks to Bankstown Arts Centre.
“The arts are an important part of our community life and Council strongly supports... Read more »
Bankstown Mayor, Clr Khal Asfour today held the inaugural School Principals Forum drawing together principals and deputy principals from across the City’s schools.
The event proved to be a success with participants... Read more »
Bankstown City Council is committed to supporting local business owners, offering free advice and assistance to new and existing businesses in the Bankstown area through the Bankstown Business Advisory Service (BBAS)... Read on...
On Wednesday 7 March, residents from across Bankstown City joined with communities across the globe in celebrating the love of reading, by participating in World Read Aloud Day.
Bankstown Library’s Read Aloud morning... Read more »
Following today’s heavy downfall, the Mayor of Bankstown Clr Khal Asfour is reminding residents to be extra vigilant and alert on our roads.
“Significant rain fall overnight has seen the Georges River peak at Milperra... Read more »
In March each year, International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world to honour the contribution women make to our communities.
Here in Bankstown, Council once again joined forces with the Women’s Initiatives... Read more »
Bankstown City Council is inviting the community to celebrate our diversity by attending Harmony Day celebrations on Tuesday, 21 March 2011.
This year’s theme of ‘Play, engage, inspire’, recognises the important role and... Read more »
Bankstown City Council’s Resource Recovery Team impressed judges at the Government Communications Australia Awards, taking out the Best Community Engagement Award for their ‘Recycle Right’ Campaign.
“To be recognised... Read more »
Over 1000 Bankstown residents showed their commitment to keeping our community clean, by participating in this years Clean Up Australia Day event on Sunday 4 March 2012.
Mayor of Bankstown, Khal Asfour was impressed by... Read more »
Sydney’s sporting superstars are set to unite at Bankstown City Council’s annual FREE Recreation Expo in just over a week’s time.
A key highlight of the Active Bankstown program, the award winning Recreation Expo will... Read more »
The Greenacre community is set to benefit following the official opening of the Roberts Park Amenities Building.
“The addition of the new Amenities Building will enable the Park’s main user, Greenacre Tigers, to grow as... Read more »
Reconstruction works have just been completed on Queen Street, Revesby with Bankstown City Council spending almost $600, 000 to upgrade the street to leading industry standards.
“Queen Street is a good example of... Read more »
Bankstown Council’s E-Waste event proved to be an overwhelming success with over 1400 cars passing through Bankstown Paceway’s gates on 25 February 2012.
“The free service gave residents an invaluable opportunity to rid... Read more »
Bankstown City Council has made NSW Planning Minister Brad Hazzard’s honours list by being named as one of Sydney’s leading Councils in terms of DA assessment times.
“The 2010-2011 planning report card named Bankstown as... Read on...
With an increase in green waste being dumped around the Bankstown area, Bankstown City Council is reminding residents of consequences of illegal dumping.
“There has been a recent hike in the number of incidents involving... Read more »
Homework help is now only a click away thanks to Bankstown City Council’s free online tutoring service, yourtutor.
“As life becomes increasingly demanding some parents are struggling to find the time to help their... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is concerned about BAC Holdco’s recent announcement of their intention to sell Bankstown Airport.
"Council and our community have always been opposed to expanded aviation activities out of... Read on...
Bankstown’s residents now have the City’s five libraries at their fingertips thanks to Council’s new virtual library recently launched by Bankstown Mayor, Clr Khal Asfour.
“This service represents the ultimate... Read more »
With Clean Up Australia Day fast approaching, Bankstown Mayor Clr Khal Asfour is calling on local businesses and the community to get involved.
"Clean Up Australia Day is a once a year opportunity for businesses and... Read on...
Residents of Panania will soon have the opportunity to have their say on local issues, with the next Council community Roadshow coming to Panania Village Market.
To be held on Saturday 10 March 2012, the Roadshow will... Read more »
Bankstown’s senior residents are in for a treat this Seniors Week (18-25 March), with an incredible line up of concerts, programs and activities being organised by Bankstown City Council.
“After having spent their lives... Read more »
With 2012 the year of Sustainable Energy, Bankstown City Council is working with their local residents to recycle right.
Council will once again run its Recycle Right program, which is aimed at providing feedback to... Read on...
Bankstown Mayor, Clr Khal Asfour is urging residents to participate in the free e-waste collection service scheduled for February 25 at Bankstown Paceway.
“Bankstown Council and Visy have once again teamed up to provide... Read on...
Bankstown Council’s wildly popular Summer Reading Club program recently culminated in a grand finale at Bankstown Sports Club attended by hundreds of participants and their families, Bankstown Mayor, Clr Khal Asfour said.... Read more »
Marco Reserve, Panania is currently undergoing a complete field reconstruction, transforming it into yet another one of Bankstown City’s prized reserves.
“Bankstown is the proud birthplace of some of Australia’s most... Read more »
Bankstown Mayor, Clr Khal Asfour is calling on residents to take full advantage of the many activities the City’s libraries have on offer throughout 2012.
“Gone are the days when libraries were simply places to borrow... Read on...
Registration for Bankstown City Council's Free Youth Week writing, skating, multi sports and amazing race competitions are now open, and local youth are encouraged to form teams and register.
The competitions will be... Read on...
This year’s Active Bankstown program is set to be bigger and better than ever with its main highlight, the annual Recreation Expo, less than six weeks away.
“Active Bankstown is an initiative established by Council in... Read more »
Bankstown City Council has received nationwide recognition following its Road Safety Poster Award win at the Australasian Road Safety Research, Policing and Education Conference held in Western Australia.
“This national... Read more »
With a recent increase in the number of children falling from windows and balconies, the Mayor of Bankstown Clr Khal Asfour is reminding residents of the risks associated with children playing close to open windows or... Read more »
Bankstown’s Australia Day event has once again lived up to its reputation, attracting more than 20,000 people to Garrison Point for a great day of national and community pride, entertainment, food and fun as part of ... Read on...
An inspirational volunteer, a devoted sportsman, a golfing superstar, an inspirational dance teacher and an outstanding youth role model were honoured yesterday with the Bankstown Australia Day Awards as part of Council’s... Read on...
This summer dive in and experience the cinema atmosphere under the stars, as part of Bankstown’s Dive in Movies season.
Bankstown City Council will host the screenings of two Hollywood favourites at the newly refurbished... Read on...
With a recent spike in the number of near drowning reports, the Mayor of Bankstown Clr Khal Asfour is urging residents to be extra vigilant when in and around water and pools.
"Summer is a great time of year,... Read on...
As students return to school, motorists in the Bankstown Local Government area are reminded to be more alert and slow down when driving in and around school zones.
Bankstown City Council has joined forces with the... Read on...
With preparations under way for Australia Day events across the state, Bankstown City Council has organised their free community event at Garrison Point with sustainability on mind.
For the first time this year, Council... Read on...
With Australia Day just days away, Bankstown City Council is hard at work preparing for its annual spectacular Australia Day event.
To be held at Garrison Point, Georges Hall on 26 January 2012, Mayor Asfour is promising... Read on...
The colours, activities and culinary delights of Asia transformed Bankstown's own Saigon Place into a culture seeker's paradise last week for Bankstown City Council's annual Lunar New Year Festival.
Held for the... Read on...