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25.01.2022 Spotted a house with amazing Christmas lights? Message us the address for your chance to WIN 1 of 5 Canterbury-Bankstown Monopoly Boards! Properties will be featured on our Interactive Christmas Lights Map at cb.city/ChristmasNearMe... For T&Cs, visit cb.city/christmaslights

25.01.2022 Meet Alan Homer, one of our newest Bushcare volunteers. Alan is featured in our Keep Connected community newsletter, available online: cb.city/newsletter Alan gets loads out of volunteering: "I did this to try and meet new people - It's a fact I want to keep myself active - and talking to people is very therapeutic." Learn more about our Bushcare program: cb.city/bushcare

24.01.2022 Fa La La Fa La La Get ready to sing along to Padstow Carols by Candlelight live on Facebook. We'll be live from 7pm tonight Download the songbook: cb.city/PadstowCarols

23.01.2022 Join us on a scavenger hunt through our parks and gardens. Find the clues, text us the answers and you go in the drawer to WIN a picnic pack or mental health pack. Visit: cb.city/mentalhealth

23.01.2022 Who will you nominate for a CBCity Australia Day Award? Learn more: cb.city/AustraliaDayAwards Do you know a person or group who make a real difference in our community? Nominate them for: Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year... Volunteer of the Year Organisation of the Year Jack Mundey Environment and Heritage Award See more

22.01.2022 Look closely can you tell what's wrong with the contents of this yellow bin? > >> >>> >>>>... >>>>> If you answered, "it exploded", you're correct! A half-full aerosol can found its way into one of our recycling trucks and caused a fire. Dispose of household chemicals properly at our FREE household chemical drop off, Saturday 28 November: cb.city/chemicals

22.01.2022 Storms are forecast for this afternoon. Here are a couple of simple things you can do to prepare: Move your car undercover and away from trees. Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard, or balcony. Ensure your gates are latched, or better yet, bring your pets indoors.... For emergency help in floods and storms, call NSW SES on 132 500 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

22.01.2022 October long weekend is almost here! If you're planning to be on the road Double Demerits will be in place from midnight Friday 2 October - 11.59pm Monday 5 October inclusive

21.01.2022 Get That Job is an employment program for 15-25-year-olds. Get insights into what employers are looking for and where to find jobs, and learn how to make your resume and cover letter stand out. Book your spot: cb.city/youthprograms Bankstown: 10am-2pm, Wednesday 18 November Lakemba: 10am-2pm, Thursday 19 November

21.01.2022 Which CBCity landmark are you? Monopoly: Canterbury-Bankstown Edition is out now! Stocks are limited so get your copy today: cb.city/monopoly

21.01.2022 Live in an apartment? You can reduce food scraps going to landfill! We're trialling a FREE collection service to help residents in apartments reduce their food waste. Learn more and register your interest: cb.city/foodscrapbin

21.01.2022 Garrison Point Reserve playground at Georges Hall is open! Check out photos of the upgrades #whereinterestinghappens

20.01.2022 If you're taking a taxi or rideshare this weekend, make sure you follow NSW Health's advice and stay COVID safe. For a list of COVID-19 testing sites in CBCity, visit cb.city/covidtesting

18.01.2022 Welcome to your new favourite picnic spot! Bankstown’s Griffith Park Precinct is getting a facelift. Let us know what you need from this space: cb.city/gpp

18.01.2022 Ending the season on a WIN We've scrapped sports field hire fees and charges for our local sporting clubs and associations for the winter season, totalling over $260,000 in savings for local sports Our sporting clubs and associations have struggled through the season, and we want to support them and the valuable contribution they bring to the community.

18.01.2022 Get your child's car seat fitted by a professional at one of our child restraint fitting events: cb.city/childseats All children must be safely fastened in the correct child car seat for their age and size. A child who is properly secured in an approved child car seat is less likely to be injured or killed in a car crash than one who is not. Road Safety Week is 15-22 November. Learn how to keep your family safe on the road at roadsafetyweek.com.au

18.01.2022 Did you know that in most cases custom license plates can’t be replaced if stolen? Get a set of FREE anti-theft license plate screws for your car. Claim your set cb.city/antitheftscrews

17.01.2022 Anyone who attended the following venues at the times listed below is a casual contact who must get tested immediately and self-isolate until a negative result is received. If any symptoms appear, get tested again. Find COVID testing locations at cb.city/covidtesting For the most up to date information, follow NSW Health on social media.

17.01.2022 Got teenagers? Get down to Belmore Youth Resource Centre this school holidays! We have loads of free activities for 12-18-year-olds: cb.city/byrc

17.01.2022 The weather’s warming up Discover our city’s amazing wildlife: cb.city/biodiversitymonth

17.01.2022 Help stop the spread of COVID-19: Greet friends with a wave, not a handshake Maintain a safe distance Wash your hands regularly If you have symptoms, even if they're mild, get tested

15.01.2022 Bushfire season is here, with fires already burning in northern NSW. Be ready and download NSW Rural Fire Service's app. Search 'Fires Near Me NSW' in the app store on your smartphone, and set up a watch zone for your suburb.

15.01.2022 We've teamed up with Sydney Thunder and Cricket NSW for two FREE Cricket Clinics for primary school-aged kids Wednesday 13 January: Memorial Oval, Bankstown Wednesday 20 January: Blick Oval, Canterbury Spots are limited. Book now: cb.city/cricketclinics

14.01.2022 Get the scoop in seven different languages! Did you know you can read our latest Community Newsletter in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Greek, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Get reading at cb.city/TranslatedNewsletter

13.01.2022 We’re live @BryanBrownTheatre for our Australia Day Awards presentation and swearing in of 21 new Australian citizens with Mayor Khal Asfour and our Australia Day Ambassador, John Stanley.

12.01.2022 We’re making improvements to our website, and you may experience short periods of disruption between 5-10pm this evening. For urgent requests, please call our customer service team on (02) 9707 9000.

12.01.2022 Help the NSW SES complete their Community Preparedness and Resilience Survey. This survey is open to all NSW residents, so share your insights and how ready you feel for natural disasters.

12.01.2022 How will you celebrate this Australia Day? If you’re out and about, keep a lookout for our mobile Aussie Rock Truck, Australian Flag parachutes, and loads more. We'll be at Gough Whitlam Park, Garrison Point Reserve, Wiley Park, and more: cb.city/AustraliaDay

11.01.2022 YAY, our pools are open but capacity limits are in place. Thank you for being kind and doing your bit to ensure we all stay safe. For more info and to plan your visit: cb.city/pools

11.01.2022 We can't skip to the end of 2020, but at least we can skip an hour Don't forget to wind your clocks forward tonight for Daylight Savings.

10.01.2022 On average, 40% of what we put in our red bins is food waste. Here's a handy recipe for DELICIOUS pumpkin soup that uses the whole pumpkin #idaflw

09.01.2022 Spatula or tongs, what's your BBQ utensil of choice? However you grill this Australia Day, make sure you share a photo and tag us @OurCBCity for your chance to WIN 1 of 24 BBQ and apron packs. T&Cs: cb.city/australiaday #whereinterestinghappens

09.01.2022 Pick up your Christmas craft pack from any Canterbury-Bankstown Libraries branch

08.01.2022 Happy Moon Festival! One of the most important events on the Lunar Calendar, the Moon Festival is traditionally a time for people to return to their hometowns and connect with extended family. While being far from loved ones can be difficult, we wish you a happy and safe Moon Festival.

08.01.2022 A mystery reader has been leaving anonymous book reviews in books at Canterbury-Bankstown Libraries. What a great idea! Why not stop by your local library and leave some book reviews of your own

08.01.2022 October is Mental Health Month. It’s been a tough year for everyone, and we’re hosting a series of activities to support the community. Visit: cb.city/mentalhealth

08.01.2022 Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/mayors-residents-rorted-give-us-ou Last year there was an inquiry into the integrity of the State Government’s Stronger Communities Grants. City of Canterbury Bankstown was not notified of this grant and missed out on $42 Million worth of funding for our community. Now Mayor Khal Asfour has created a petition asking the Premier to "give us our share". Sign the petition to give your voice to the cause.

07.01.2022 CALLING LOCAL MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS We're seeking performers to be part of our Summer Series. If you’re a CBCity-based musician or street performer, register your interest now! Send us a private message with your name/group name, contact details and a link to an example of your work.

06.01.2022 Help document wildlife in your area with the Great Southern BioBlitz this 25-28 September 2020. Visit the website or download the iNaturalist app to get involved.

06.01.2022 Happy Diwali! To everyone celebrating in CBCity, may your year be filled with light, hope and prosperity

06.01.2022 Did you know that Australia is home to over 1700 species of native bees? Locally we are lucky enough to have found a wild hive of stingless native bees in a tree about to be removed. Check back on our Facebook page as we keep you in the buzz of our bees’ new home. See what bees are in your flowers and be a part of native Pollinator week https://www.australianpollinatorweek.org.au/

04.01.2022 Visit: cb.city/bankstownbiennale

04.01.2022 Do you have ideas about how we can create a more inclusive City? Have your say on our Safety and Inclusion Action Plan before 20 December: cb.city/SIAP

04.01.2022 Sun's out guns out We've created a workout guide using the equipment at Wiley Park Outdoor Gym. Download the guide: cb.city/fitness-guide In partnership with NSW Health and South Western Sydney Local Health District.

04.01.2022 This year celebrate Australia Day your way Catch some tunes at our Aussie Rock Truck at selected sites Follow our Australia Day art trail with five art installations to see Photo comp: show us how you celebrate Australia Day to WIN 1 of 25 apron BBQ kits ... Bust out the tongs and have a barbeque at home or in your local park Celebrate Australia Day your way at cb.city/AustraliaDay

02.01.2022 Last night the winners of the Western Sydney Women Awards were announced, with Lena Nahlous being awarded Western Sydney Woman Leader of Change. Congratulations Lena and all of last night's winners. We're proud to sponsor the Western Sydney Woman Leader of Change Award. The award was presented by Clr. Khal Asfour - Mayor of the City of Canterbury Bankstown

02.01.2022 How do you use our open spaces? Whether you love a picnic, taking the kids out to throw a frisbee, or playing a round of golf, we want to hear from you. Tell us how you use our open spaces and public golf courses: cb.city/golfreview

02.01.2022 State of Origin 2020 is finally here! We're looking for the biggest Blues fans in CBCity. Show us your State of Origin getup like these two legends - Christine and Stephen from Greenacre.

02.01.2022 We're reimagining the way we manage waste. In the coming weeks, we'll be introducing a new fleet of garbage trucks across CBCity, and delivering new technology, streamlined services and better customer service processes. Look out for a letter in your mailbox over the coming weeks and sign up for emails to stay up to date. For more info, visit cb.city/wasteless

02.01.2022 Take a virtual ride with us along the Cooks River Cycleway, and then experience it for yourself this #WorldBicycleDay

02.01.2022 This month we celebrate 20 years since the Sydney Paralympic Games, where 3,881 athletes competed in was the second largest sporting event ever held in Australia! Today is the first day of National Amputee Awareness Week, and we want to remind those in our community who have experienced limb loss that they are not alone: limbs4life.org.au/news-eve/news/get-your-ribbon-on-campaign #NAAW20

01.01.2022 What’s your favourite eat in Canterbury-Bankstown? Halal snack pack or souvlaki? Goulash or vindaloo? Whatever your flavour, we have something for you in Canterbury-Bankstown. Find out how you can win a $100 food voucher at cb.city/eatglobal #eatglobalvisitlocal

01.01.2022 We're excited to welcome Costa Georgiadis Official as an ambassador for Bankstown Arts Centre! I’ve been absorbed by the fact that the Centre has an embedded art and ecology focus in its program, while it constantly looks at ways to engage community on challenging environmental issues," said Costa. Discover what Bankstown Arts Centre has to offer at cb.city/artscentre

01.01.2022 Know a young person doing amazing things? Nominate them for the Children and Youth Awards before 1 October! cb.city/youthawards

01.01.2022 Celebrate Australia Day your way: cb.city/AustraliaDay

01.01.2022 This Monday, check out @YOUTH Open Day, with FREE live music, fun, food and ice cream for teens! Book your tickets: cb.city/schoolholidays When: 12-5pm, Monday 21 Dec Where: Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC), 38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore

01.01.2022 Tonight we #LightItInRed at Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre in support of the struggling live events industry Thanks for helping us light up, Birdie Productions Canterbury-Bankstown Libraries The Bryan Brown Theatre and Function Centre #wemakeeventsaus