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Racism Not Welcome

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Racism Not Welcome

Our community values diversity and believes everyone has the right to speak their language, practice their faith and express themselves without fear of discrimination or hate. Racism and hate crime have no place here.

Facilities

Library and Knowledge Centres

Leisure & Aquatics

Bryan Brown Theatre

Bankstown Arts Centre

Community Halls and Centres

Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre (MIISC)

Children and family services

Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC)

Have your say

Help shape your City by sharing your thoughts on our consultations from parks and playgrounds, to planning the future of our area.

See current projects

Get on board Bilal's Bus

I'm looking forward to getting on the road and hearing your stories. And I'll have Council staff with me to assist with your enquiries.

Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-30

To overcome existing participation barriers for people with disability, the DIAP will ensure all Council actions, services and infrastructure are fully inclusive.

Parks and Recreation

Positive Covenant at Ruse Park for Proposed Bridge Across Canal

We are seeking feedback on Council’s plan to place a positive covenant on the title of Ruse Park for the upkeep of a proposed bridge across the Sydney Water canal.

What's On

Author talk: Karen Hamilton

Step inside the ‘House of Horrors’ with author Karen Hamilton.

Tuesday 21 April, 6-7:30pm

Local history open day at Chester Hill

Ever wondered who was my street named after, or what used to be here before the shops arrived?

Thursday 23 April, 10am-1pm

Painting from Photographs

Learn how to transform your favourite photographs into beautiful paintings!

Term 2: Wednesdays, 29 April-17 June,6:30-9pm

Cafe & Restaurant Startup Workshop

Join our workshop and learn the business basics to start and plan your new successful cafe or restaurant venture

Thursday 30 April, 9:30am-2:30pm

Stories on the move Bankstown

Discover the stories, streets and spaces that shaped our local community

Thursday 30 April, 10am-12:30pm

Show me the movie Lakemba

Join us for FREE movie screenings at our libraries.

Last Thursday of every month, 1:30-3:30pm

Friday Craft Circle

Learn to make decorative ornaments perfect for the home and for gift-giving!

Term 2: Fridays, 1 May-19 June, 10:30am-12:30pm

Short Course: Still Life Painting

Learn the basics of still life painting in this introductory 4-week workshop!

Next Short Course: Fridays, 1-22 May,6:30-8:30pm

Star Wars trivia night

May the fourth be with you!

Monday 4 May, 5:30-7pm

Wander through history in Earlwood

Settle in with a cuppa and enjoy a relaxed library session filled with fascinating stories, unexpected insights and little-known gems about the neighbourhood

Tuesday 5 May, 10am-1pm

Upcoming Chemical CleanOut Day

Upcoming Chemical CleanOut Day

Safely dispose of your household chemicals, Saturday 9 May, 9am-3:30pm

Latest News

Young people to speak up: in voice, music and for mental health

Young people across Canterbury-Bankstown are being encouraged to dream big and step boldly into the future as part of its 2026 Youth Week program.

Mayor to raise Greek Flag

City of Canterbury Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek will raise the Greek flag in Earlwood on Wednesday 25 March 2026 to recognise Greek Independence Day

Bulldogs Centre of Excellence – licence agreement

Council has signed a a construction site compound licence agreement with the club. The construction works are NOT being undertaken by Council.

Hady Saleh elected Councillor for Roselands Ward

Hady Saleh has officially been named the new Roselands Ward Councillor in City of Canterbury Bankstown.

Australia's biggest Ramadan cultural event returns to Lakemba

Celebrate the flavours of the world and indulge in our shared love of food when Lakemba Nights during Ramadan returns to Canterbury-Bankstown.

Celebrity chef shines spotlight on Lakemba

Much-loved celebrity chef Karima Hazim has thrown her support behind businesses in Lakemba as part of a new campaign that shines a spotlight on the suburb’s most iconic food destinations.

Countback election for Roselands Ward

Following the resignation of Clr Karl Saleh OAM in January 2026, the NSW Electoral Commission is conducting a countback election to fill the vacancy in Roselands Ward.

Bondi hero receives Key to Canterbury-Bankstown at Australia Day Awards

Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has received the Key to the City of Canterbury Bankstown as part of its 2026 Australia Day Awards, which also honoured passionate anti-bullying and youth mental health advocates Mathew Howard and Kelly O’Brien as joint Citizen of the Year.

Canterbury-Bankstown set for Australia Day parties!

City of Canterbury Bankstown’s Australia Day celebrations are set to be bigger than ever in 2026 with the launch of a new event.

Ewen Park Play Space upgrade complete

Ahead of the summer school holidays, children and families have access to a new playground thanks to joint funding from the Australian and NSW Governments in association with Canterbury Bankstown Council.

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