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Programs to foster next generation of artistshttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/programs-to-foster-next-generation-of-artistsPrograms to foster next generation of artists2023-03-13T13:00:00Z
"Not just about selling 'Yummy Yummy' food": The spiritual significance behind Ramadanhttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/"not-just-about-selling-yummy-yummy-food"-the-spiritual-significance-behind-ramadan"Not just about selling 'Yummy Yummy' food": The spiritual significance behind Ramadan2023-03-08T13:00:00Z
Ramadan Nights Lakemba - Take your tastebuds on a tantalising tourhttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/ramadan-nights-lakemba-take-your-tastebuds-on-a-tantalising-tourRamadan Nights Lakemba - Take your tastebuds on a tantalising tour2023-03-06T13:00:00Z
Bankstown Arts Centre fuels healing through arthttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/bankstown-arts-centre-fuels-healing-through-artBankstown Arts Centre fuels healing through art2023-03-05T13:00:00Z
Celebrating Canterbury-Bankstown's wonderful womenhttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/celebrating-canterbury-bankstowns-wonderful-womenCelebrating Canterbury-Bankstown's wonderful women2023-03-05T13:00:00Z
Ramadan Nights - A spectacular month-long celebration of culturehttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/ramadan-nights-a-spectacular-month-long-celebration-of-cultureRamadan Nights - A spectacular month-long celebration of culture2023-03-04T13:00:00Z
CBCity scores a hat trick with third synethic fieldhttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/cbcity-scores-a-hat-trick-with-third-synethic-fieldCBCity scores a hat trick with third synethic field2023-02-26T13:00:00Z
Residents encouraged to join the clean up campaignhttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/residents-encouraged-to-join-the-clean-up-campaignResidents encouraged to join the clean up campaign2023-02-20T13:00:00Z
Kicked to the curb: CBCity cracks down on illegal dumpinghttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/kicked-to-the-curb-cbcity-cracks-down-on-illegal-dumpingKicked to the curb: CBCity cracks down on illegal dumping2023-02-06T13:00:00Z
Campsie Lunar Noodle Markets: Lion dancers, lanterns and all the colour of Lunar New Yearhttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/campsie-lunar-noodle-markets-lion-dancers-lanterns-and-all-the-colour-of-lunar-new-yearCampsie Lunar Noodle Markets: Lion dancers, lanterns and all the colour of Lunar New Year2023-01-29T13:00:00Z
Most outstanding honoured with CBCity's Australia Day Awardshttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/most-outstanding-honoured-with-cbcitys-australia-day-awardsMost outstanding honoured with CBCity's Australia Day Awards2023-01-26T13:00:00Z
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Spectacular new water park opens at Greenacrehttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/spectacular-new-water-park-opens-at-greenacreSpectacular new water park opens at Greenacre2023-01-13T13:00:00Z
Better Homes and Gardens star named CBCity's Australia Day Ambassadorhttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/better-homes-and-gardens-star-named-cbcitys-australia-day-ambassadorBetter Homes and Gardens star named CBCity's Australia Day Ambassador2023-01-09T13:00:00Z
Media alerthttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/media-alertMedia alert2023-01-09T13:00:00Z
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Summer funhttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/summer-funSummer fun2023-01-08T13:00:00Z
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Celebrate Lunar New Year in spectacular style in CBCityhttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/celebrate-lunar-new-year-in-spectacular-style-in-cbcityCelebrate Lunar New Year in spectacular style in CBCity2023-01-04T13:00:00Z
Christmas and New Year 2022 Trading Timeshttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/christmas-and-new-year-2022-trading-timesChristmas and New Year 2022 Trading Times2022-12-11T13:00:00Z
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Campsie Master Plan wins national urban design awardhttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/campsie-master-plan-wins-national-urban-design-awardCampsie Master Plan wins national urban design award2022-12-01T13:00:00Z
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Happy birthday, Lakemba Library!https://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/happy-birthday-lakemba-libraryHappy birthday, Lakemba Library!2022-11-28T13:00:00Z
Exploring joy in times of uncertainty: two new Bankstown Arts Centre exhibitionshttps://cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/exploring-joy-in-times-of-uncertainty-two-new-bankstown-arts-centre-exhibitionsExploring joy in times of uncertainty: two new Bankstown Arts Centre exhibitions2022-11-28T13:00:00Z

Join Bert in Honouring Local ANZAC Heroes

Join Bert in Honouring Local ANZAC Heroes Canterbury-Bankstown’s oldest veteran, Albert “Bert” Collins, will be front and centre at this year’s Anzac Day march in Sydney, and is encouraging all to take a moment to give thanks to and commemorate Australia’s servicemen and women. Yes Join Bert in Honouring Local ANZAC Heroes News and Updates; Media Releases
A Photo of Albert in front of his awards

Canterbury-Bankstown’s oldest veteran, Albert “Bert” Collins, will be front and centre at this year’s Anzac Day march in Sydney, and is encouraging all to take a moment to give thanks to and commemorate Australia’s servicemen and women.

At 105 years of age, “Bert” as he is fondly is known, can still recount his incredible life story from his early childhood, to his days on the battlefield and life in Bankstown after the war.

Mr Collins has been living in Bankstown since 1949 after returning home from serving in the second World War.

“I was a sergeant with the 52nd Australian Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment based in New Guinea,” he told Council.

In recounting his stories, it’s clear the centenarian veteran has refused to give up the Anzac Spirit in him, but he’s always reminding himself and others about how lucky he is to be alive.

“When I was a boy, my Mum instilled in me a very important lesson,, which I’ve lived by my entire life,” he said.

“She said I must remember to never be rude to anyone, to never tell lies and to always show respect towards others … and I have every day of my life.”

To hear more of Bert’s life, which includes an amazing love story and his ballroom dancing prowess, watch our video at cb.city/AnzacDay2021

Join Council in commemorating Anzac Day at cb.city/AnzacDay2021, by posting a tribute of a family member or friend or tell us what Anzac Day means to you on our Tribute Wall, and receive a FREE copy of The thirty-one: The Bankstown Anzacs who never came home by Adam Courtenay (limited available).


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