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...