Bankstown City Council has received the tick of approval from residents, with 78 percent highly satisfied with its performance.
Mayor Khal Asfour said that figure is up from 68 percent in 2010.
“Eight out every 10... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has renewed the contract of General Manager, Matthew Stewart, for a further five years.
Mayor Khal Asfour said Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the move.
“All Councillors agree Mr... Read on...
Bankstown will become one of the first Councils in Australia to provide free introductory food safety training for all food handlers in the city.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the training workshops will be conducted in five... Read on...
Twenty six volunteers have been recognised today for their long service at the annual Bankstown City Council Meals on Wheels Awards.
Mayor Khal Asfour presented the awards during the 46th annual event at Bankstown... Read on...
Bankstown, Auburn and Parramatta City Councils have joined forces to win a state award.
Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour said the three councils have recieved recognition for water conservation from the Local Government and... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is assisting police with their enquiries after a lifeguard was assaulted while on duty at one of its leisure centres.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the incident occurred on a recent hot day when hundreds... Read on...
Bankstown Arts Centre today hosted dozens of people with disability and their carers to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).
Mayor Khal Asfour said International Day of People with Disability is... Read on...
Bankstown has today honoured one of its truly great citizens, the late Phyllis Johnson (1917-2009).
Mayor Khal Asfour has unveiled a plaque in her honour at the Bankstown Women’s and Children’s Centre. Phyllis’ daughter,... Read on...
Bankstown’s leisure centres, arts centre and libraries will be the place to be these school holidays for the city’s youth.
Mayor Khal Asfour said December and January are jammed packed with special programs, projects and... Read on...
Bankstown residents are being warned, as part of Asbestos Awareness Week, of the dangers of working with asbestos during home renovations and maintenance.
Mayor Khal Asfour said Council is educating residents about where... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is taking action after receiving information at least a dozen home units in a complex where a woman died in a fire earlier this year, have unauthorised additions.
Mayor Khal Asfour said Council has... Read on...
Bankstown’s state-of-the-art Library and Knowledge is set to be cooled and heated by one of the most technologically advanced systems in the world.
Mayor Khal Asfour said 14 bores, which have been lined with pipes, have... Read on...
Mayor Khal Asfour is urging Bankstown to get behind Council’s Christmas toy appeal.
“Residents and businesses can place toys under our giving tree in Council’s Customer Service Centre at Civic Tower (66-72 Rickard Road,... Read on...
Families are being urged to bring their appetites to one of Bankstown’s five libraries because Reading is so Delicious!
Mayor Khal Asfour said that’s the theme of Council’s annual Summer Reading Club.
“Our Summer... Read on...
Australian television and big screen actor and music theatre star, Jay Laga’aia, will be leading Bankstown residents in song at this year’s Christmas Carols.
Mayor Khal Asfour said this year’s event will be held at Paul... Read on...
White Ribbon Day Ambassador and Bankstown City Mayor, Clr Khal Asfour, has renewed his challenge to Bankstown’s men to end violence against women.
Mayor Asfour’s call comes in the lead-up to White Ribbon Day (Sunday 25... Read on...
Do you know someone who brings pride to Bankstown?
Then why not nominate them for an Australia Day Award.
Mayor Khal Asfour said people have until Friday 30 November 2012 to nominate.
“These awards recognise... Read on...
Australian music star Paulini lifted the roof off the Showroom at Bankstown Sports Club overnight, at the Bankstown Talent Advancement Program’s (TAP) 10-year reunion dinner.
Her rendition of Whitney Houston’s I Have... Read on...
More than a dozen truck drivers have been fined a total in excess of $7,000 as part of a one-month blitz on Bankstown roads.
Mayor Khal Asfour said all freight trucks should be kept off our local roads, away from our town... Read on...
The simple art of knitting is bringing women from numerous ethnic backgrounds closer together in Bankstown.
Mayor Asfour said this month is a very special month for the group for two reasons.
“Members of the Padstow... Read on...
Australia’s first Parental Engagement Partnership Program has been introduced in Bankstown.
Mayor Asfour said the program is aimed at equipping parents with the knowledge and skills they need to support their children’s... Read on...
Australian Idol star Paulini and Popstars’ finalist Arrnott Olssen will both attend and perform atthe Bankstown Talent Advancement Program’s (TAP) 10-year reunion.All current and past participants, mentors and supporters... Read on...
Bankstown City Council, the Roads and Maritime Services and local police have joined forces to crackdown on speeding.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the campaign entitled Speeding? You’re In Our Sights is targeting drivers... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has today ordered the two dogs involved in yesterday’s attack on a man at East Hills be euthanised, following investigations carried out by police and Council officers.
The owner of the dogs has... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is letting residents in on a little secret in time for National Recycling Week (12-18 November).
Mayor Khal Asfour has today launched the Wheelie Good Compost and Wheelie Good Mulch... Read on...
Garrison Point will be the scene of a huge party when Bankstown City Council stages its 25th Australia Day celebrations and everyone is invited.
Mayor Khal Asfour said Australia Day is always a special occasion but, this... Read on...
A court has fined an Alfords Point company almost $6,000 after being found guilty of failing to remove illegally dumped material from a Bankstown street.
The driver of a truck, indentified as a Brenner Excavations Pty Ltd... Read on...
A group of young children from Birrong are among the winners in the 2012 HomeGrown Garden and Photography Competitions.
Mayor Khal Asfour said he was impressed by the standard of this year’s entries.
“It’s great to see... Read on...
Council officers have given the conditional go-ahead for the staged reoccupation of 4 West Terrace, the scene of last month’s fire in Bankstown.
The decision follows an inspection carried out by Council officers and the... Read on...
Do you have the most popular pure breed of dog or cat in Bankstown?
Bankstown Mayor, Councillor Khal Asfour, said a total of 32,072 dogs and cats have homes in Bankstown.
“Our residents own 23,949 dogs and 8,123 cats... Read on...
Condell Park resident, Josephine Yott, has today celebrated her 100th birthday with friends at the Bankstown Senior Citizens Centre.
Josie was born on 21 October 1912 and has lived through two world wars, the depression... Read on...
Bankstown City Council continues to lead the way when is comes to strong financial management, following another stable and sound financial year-end result.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the 2011/12 Annual Financial Reports have... Read on...
Mayor Khal Asfour is set to take a backseat when wife Sally takes centre stage for Bankstown’s Girls Night In on Wednesday 31 October.
The Girls Night In is part of Pink Ribbon Month which is the annual Cancer Council... Read on...
While most areas of NSW are struggling in tough economic times, Bankstown is moving ahead with at least eight new major companies, including a number of multi-nationals, establishing their businesses in the city over the... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is concerned by the lack of consideration to south-western Sydney, in the Infrastructure NSW’s First Things First strategy released last week.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the strategy shows a clear shift... Read on...
A 14-year-old boy who helps care for his two sisters with disabilities is among six teenagers recognised in the 2012 Bankstown Youth Awards.
Mayor Khal Asfour said Ali Choueiki is an inspiration to all residents, not just... Read on...
As part of its year round effort to promote community safety, Bankstown City Council will be staging a Safety Expo on Saturday (6 October 9am-5pm) in Centre Court in Centro Bankstown.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the expo is an... Read on...
The HomeGrown exhibition which features photographs of the best entries in the 2012 HomeGrown Photographic and Garden Competitions opens tomorrow at the Bankstown Arts Centre.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the... Read on...
Businesses in Bankstown have leapt at the opportunity to decorate their shop fronts as part of Bankstown City Council and the Torch’s Best Dressed Bulldogs Support Competition.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the response was... Read more »
Children from Bankstown and Broken Hill have taken part in a three-day sporting exchange as part of their sister city relationship.
More than 160 students aged 10 to 16 took part in cricket and netball.
Of the 13... Read on...
Bankstown’s Midnight Basketball program has become so successful it is now one of the largest competitions of its kind in Australia.
Mayor Khal Asfour said as a result of its popularity and number of youth participating,... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has launched a major crackdown on graffiti!
Mayor Khal Asfour said Council’s graffiti removal team has cleaned around 2,800 structures over the past 12 months at a cost of $370,000... Read on...
Bankstown’s residents are fast becoming some of the best recyclers in NSW, with entire streets now boasting a 100 per cent record!
Mayor Khal Asfour said residents have responded quickly to Council’s award-winning Recycle... Read on...
With the NRL grand final only days away, shop owners and other local businesses are being called on to show their true blue colours and support the Bulldogs.
Mayor Khal Asfour said there is no doubt Bankstown has been... Read on...
One of Bankstown City Council’s long serving employees can hear for the first time.
Mayor Khal Asfour said 45-year-old Steven Whitby has been deaf since birth.
“Steve is one of our hard working cleaners who has been... Read on...
Councillor Khal Asfour has been re-elected Mayor of Bankstown unopposed for 2012/13.
A full public gallery of residents was on hand for the vote which occurred at last night’s extraordinary meeting of Council.
“I would... Read on...
The Mayors of Bankstown and Parramatta have today joined forces over damage allegedly caused by contractors employed by Ausgrid.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said several trees which line a major street in... Read on...
Preliminary work to widen the M5 West will start this week, with drivers reminded of changed traffic and road conditions.
Mayor Khal Asfour said Council wanted to remind drivers that work is commencing.
“The works... Read on...
Local students and young people are in for an action packed spring school holidays (24 September - 5 October) thanks to Bankstown City Council.
Mayor of Bankstown, Khal Asfour, said Council has a great range of exciting... Read on...
The Information Centre established by the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) to assist residents affected by the West Terrace fire at Bankstown will close today.
LEMC Chairman, Matthew Stewart, said more than 170... Read on...
Four new Councillors have been elected onto Bankstown City Council following last weekend’s local Government election.
Dan Nguyen, Jenny Golledge, Jim Daniel and Scott Parker will join Mayor Clr Khal Asfour and existing... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has today imposed further orders on the owners and strata management of 4 West Terrace, the scene of last week’s fire in Bankstown.
These are in addition to those already imposed.
The additional... Read on...
Police have completed their investigation onsite at West Terrace, the scene of last week’s fire at Bankstown.
The building is now back under the control of the owners who are working to address a number of safety issues... Read on...
NSW Fire and Rescue and Council officers have today inspected the building at the centreof last week’s Bankstown fire and conducted a full assessment.
Council will today issue an order preventing the building to be... Read on...
Council approved the development application in 2003 with the condition the developer satisfy all requirements under the Building Code of Australia.
A private certifier subsequently issued a construction certificate.... Read on...
Hundreds of children are expected to rush to fill the limited spots available in Bankstown’s inaugural Twilight Soccer program during the school holidays (24-25 September).
Bankstown City Council Mayor, Khal Asfour, said... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is holding an introductory computer class for Chinese seniors on Wednesday (5 September) from 9:30am to 11:30am on the ground floor at 62 The Mall, Bankstown.
Mayor Khal Asfour said Council is eager... Read on...
Did you know 170 volunteers deliver more than 1,760 meals to people in need in Bankstown every day?
Today, Council held a special morning tea to thank those volunteers, who range from students to retired... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is preparing to induct an army of home grown Australian native plant experts starting this month.
Residents are being invited to learn how to propogate, plant and care for native plants at a series... Read on...
Bankstown’s thousands of library patrons now have the opportunity to download the hottest music for free straight to their smartphones.
Mayor Khal Asfour announced patrons can download three free music tracks every week.... Read on...
Good news for boating enthusiasts, with work expected to start on a new wharf at Georges Hall later this year.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, announced Clement Marine Services has been awarded the contract to... Read on...
Nominations are pouring in for the Bankstown Youth Awards which recognise the role young people play in our community.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the awards are open to all young people aged 12-18 years who live, work, or... Read on...
Bankstown City Council Mayor, Councillor Khal Asfour, called in the big guns today to help him deliver hundreds of items of food to the Salvation Army.
Council joined forces with the Bulldogs and News Local earlier this... Read on...
The next stage of Bankstown City Council’s $18 million Town Centre Improvement Program is expected to begin shortly.
Mayor Khal Asfour said, to date, Council has completed work in 13 suburbs.
“Town Centre... Read on...
Bankstown’s first Men’s Shed has been officially opened today at Birrong by Mayor Khal Asfour.
“The Men’s Shed will give local men, particularly our seniors, a chance to socialise and use their skills to benefit the wider... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is thinking outside the square, using magic to promote the benefits of reading to children and their parents.
Mayor Khal Asfour has announced a special magic show will be the highlight of... Read on...
Bankstown has won two state awards at last night’s NSW Local Government Week Awards.
Mayor Khal Asfour said Bankstown received the tick of approval winning the Heart Foundation Communities Award for its Active Bankstown... Read on...
Local community groups have today shared more than $835,000 as part of this year’s Bankstown Club Grants Program.
Club Grants is a state-wide initiative which has been operating in Bankstown for eight years.
It’s aimed... Read on...
One of Bankstown’s most recognisable landmarks has a new home.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the statue named The Spirit of Botany has been moved from the southern courtyard of the old Town Hall to the south-western corner of... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has received international recognition for its multi-award winning Recycle Right program.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the country of Bhutan heard about Recycle Right when Bankstown City Council was... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has thrown its support behind this year’s Bulldogs/Salvation Army’s Winter Food Drive.
Mayor Khal Asfour has today called on other businesses throughout the city to join the appeal.
“The Salvos... Read on...
Some of Bankstown’s most vulnerable residents are a step closer to receiving even better health care at the city’s hospital.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, today presented a cheque for $86,000 which... Read on...
The region’s youth have a chance to be recognised for the part they play in the community in the Bankstown Youth Awards.
Mayor Khal Asfour made the announcement in the lead-up to International Youth Day (12... Read on...
Bankstown City Council is challenging budding photographers to capture the beauty of our local destinations.
Mayor Khal Asfour said Bankstown has some fantastic natural locations such as the Georges River, Garrison Point... Read on...
Borrowing from Bankstown City Council’s five libraries is set to become even faster with the introduction of the latest Smart Tag technology.
Mayor Khal Asfour said borrowers will soon no longer need to wait for a... Read on...
Bankstown’s state-of-the-art Library and Knowledge Centre will be built by one of Australia’s leading construction companies.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, made the announcement after Council approved... Read on...
A zero tolerance approach introduced by Bankstown City Council has resulted in a reduction in the number of illegal dumpings.
In just 16 months, Council’s Environmental Protection Team (EPT) has issued 111 fines... Read on...
Local women’s health champion and long time manager of Bankstown Women’s Health Centre (BWHC), Sue McClelland, has been honoured at a dinner tonight.
The event was held to mark the end of her 13 year management stint at... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has announced 94 applications have been successful in the 2012-13 Community Grants Program.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said 140 applications were received in total amounting to in... Read on...
Who has the greenest thumb in Bankstown? That question will be answered next month when Council conducts its HomeGrown Garden Competition.
Bankstown Mayor, Councillor Khal Asfour, said the competition is free and... Read on...
Local residents are being urged to help green Bankstown on Sunday 29 July, as part of National Tree Day 2012 celebrations.
“Having a green city is one of the main priorities identified by Bankstown’s residents,” Mayor... Read on...
For almost three decades, Dianne Ellis, has been a hard working Bankstown City Council employee, including the last 12 years in the Mayor’s office.
But now she’s the talk of the town after releasing a children’s book... Read on...
Local Yagoona resident, John Pham, has embarked on a cultural exchange to Bankstown’s sister city of Suita in Japan to begin a new chapter in his working life.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said a key... Read on...
Bankstown City Council and the NSW Fire Brigade have launched the Smoke Alarm Battery Replacement for the Elderly (SABRE) program.
Mayor Khal Asfour said with winter well and truly upon us residents should be changing the... Read on...
Bankstown Council has paid tribute to the city’s Lebanese community with the unveiling of a monument commemorating internationally renowned Lebanese poet, Gibran Khalil Gibran (1883-1931).
Mayor Khal Asfour said... Read on...
More than 10,000 people attended Saturday’s Bankstown Bites, one of the biggest food festivals in NSW.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said the crowd was one of the biggest on record in the event’s eight-year... Read on...
The new Newland Reserve Stormwater Wetland has been completed well under budget.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said Council invested $679,000 in the construction phase, achieving a great result for local... Read on...
The 2012 Mayoral Charity Dinner shattered previous fundraising records for the event, with $80,000 raised for Bankstown Hospital’s Paediatric Unit.
“I was overwhelmed by the incredible generosity shown on the night by... Read on...
Bankstown’s youth have answered an SOS from community groups to help out during the current school holidays (2-13 July).
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said while most students are taking a well earned rest,... Read on...
The youth talent program which has stars like Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan and Paulini is at it again.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said 17-year-old Sinead Lee has taken out the prestigious... Read on...
Hawkeye technology is being used to assist in looking after the 600 kilometre road network in Bankstown.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said a revolutionary data collection vehicle is now cruising our streets... Read on...
Bankstown will host a community event tomorrow (30 June) to celebrate the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the Bankstown area as part of NAIDOC Week.
Mayor of Bankstown,... Read on...
Bankstown’s students can look forward to a ‘cool’ winter school holidays (2-13 July) jampackedwith exciting programs and activities.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said Bankstown Arts Centre and the city’s... Read on...
Bankstown’s first Men’s Shed is one step closer to reality, with construction well underway at Birrong.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said as a Men’s Health Week Ambassador he was glad to see the men’s shed... Read on...
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, has welcomed the release of Australia’s 2011 Census of Population and Housing data.
“The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) gives a very important up-to-date snapshot of... Read on...
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, has today launched a special music CD for Arabic children as part of Refugee Week (17-23 June) celebrations in the city.
He was joined by around 15 children and their parents... Read on...
Around 30 eateries will throw open their doors and showcase what they have to offer as part of the Bankstown Bites Discovery Food Tours.
The Discovery Food Tours are one of the highlights of Bankstown Bites which will... Read on...
Three of Australia’s hottest celebrity cooks will put the bite on Bankstown when the city hosts oneof the largest food festivals in NSW on Saturday 14 July.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said around... Read on...
Yet another Bankstown superstar has thrown his support behind Mayor Khal Asfour’s Charity Dinner at Bankstown Sports Club later this month.
IBF World Featherweight Champion, Billy ‘The Kid’ Dib, has jumped into the... Read on...
Local indigenous artist Noeline Holten has spent a week in Broken Hill as part of Bankstown City Council’s Artist Exchange program.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said the Artist Exchange program is one of... Read on...
Bankstown City will continue to be a leader in innovation and sustainability after receiving a $2million boost from the Federal Government.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the $2,012,450 grant will go towards the $4... Read on...
Plans are underway to make Bankstown Bites food festival an even bigger and better food festival in 2012, starting with a new location for this the eighth year.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, today announced... Read on...
One of Australia’s leading stand-up comics will be the headline act at the Mayor’s Charity Dinner at Bankstown Sports Club later this month.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said Vince Sorrenti will not only... Read on...
Bankstown has today challenged other cities throughout Australia to pay more than lipservice to national Men’s Health Week (11-17 June).
Mayor Khal Asfour issued the challenge following his appointment as Men’s Health... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has welcomed plans by Transport NSW to construct a new $17.5 million commuter carpark at Padstow.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the new carpark is a win for the residents in Bankstown’s southern suburbs... Read on...
More than 350 drivers have been fined as part of a coordinated crackdown by Bankstown City Council, on the illegal use of parking spots for the disabled.
Mayor Councillor Khal Asfour said he was surprised by the number of... Read on...
For the 37th consecutive year, Bankstown City Council has not applied for a rate increase above the benchmark set by IPART and the NSW Government.
Today IPART announced special rate variations for 15 NSW councils... Read on...
The most affordable property within 20 kilometres of Sydney’s CBD is at Bankstown.
In fact according to a survey conducted by RP Data, four suburbs in Bankstown City have been identified as the most affordable in close... Read on...
Bankstown’s ability to think outside the square when it comes to waste recycling has received national recognition.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said the city’s Recycle Right program has taken out first... Read on...
The joy of having a swing is now available to everyone in Bankstown, with the city’s first liberty swing opened today.
Local students from Caroline Chisholm, Broderick Gillawarna and Revesby Public School helped the Mayor... Read on...
Bankstown City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to reconciliation, by becoming the third Council in Sydney to develop an Aboriginal Reconciliation Action Plan.
The plan was officially launched last week as part of... Read on...
Ten million dollars will be invested on local roads and more than one million dollars on footpaths as part of Bankstown City Council’s 2012/13 budget.
Mayor Khal Asfour said the total budget will be $152 million including... Read on...
New street signs will start to be rolled out throughout Bankstown following council’s decision to adopt a new look.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said following recent changes to the Australian Standard,... Read on...
Work is about to start on new traffic measures in Padstow Town Centre following a road safety audit conducted by Bankstown City Council.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, said council has listened and is acting... Read on...
Some of Bankstown’s brightest students have gathered today to have their say on what they believe council and the community should do for the city’s youth.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, addressed around 50... Read on...
Bankstown has become the first council in NSW to win a court case in relation to the proper application of the State’s Affordable Rental Housing SEPP, as it applies to boarding houses.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal... Read on...
More than 160 people who give up tens of thousand of hours to help the aged and frail in Bankstown have been recognised as part of National Volunteer Week.
Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour, presented... Read more »
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...