Local seniors have the chance to get out and active with registrations for City of Parramatta’s Term 1 Over 55s leisure and learning activities now open. Classes cover a variety of physical, creative and mindfulness activities. The program includes low-impact movement classes focusing on balance and coordination for different styles such as Tai Chi, Zumba and line dancing. Other activities such …

A local developer copped more than he bargained for when he appealed two fines issued by the City of Canterbury Bankstown and failed to appear before court. The developer was issued with $9,000 in fines in 2023 for non-compliant erosion and sediment controls as well as illegal street tree removal. But after failing to appear at Bankstown Local Court this …

Learn to dye fabrics with plants, create air-dried clay figures and weave a First Nations artwork at Bankstown Arts Centre’s Craft Alive evening on Thursday 15 February. It’s the second of three memorable nights under Council’s Art Nights: Culture Alive program, which transforms Bankstown into a spectacular hub of music, dance, art and culture. There’ll also be craft markets, an …

A strategic plan to minimise bushfire risks in Canterbury-Bankstown and Georges River council areas is now on public exhibition. The draft Bushfire Risk Management Plan, developed by the Canterbury-Bankstown/Georges River Management Committee, identifies bushfire risks in the area and outlines strategies to reduce them over the next five years. The draft Plan details how land managers and fire authorities will …

Parramatta CBD and Wentworth Point will come alive over two weeks of free performances and audio tours exploring the City’s rich history in a contemporary showcase as part of Parramatta’s Culture Up Late program. From the brainchild of FORM Dance Projects, If These Walls Could Sing (16 February – 3 March) will create an immersive experience in the City’s newly restored Parramatta Town …

For most people, walking is an everyday activity to keep your body moving and to get from one point to another. But for conceptual artist Travis De Vries, walking means so much more. His latest photographic collection on exhibition at Bankstown Arts Centre, Blak Flaneur, provides a unique perspective on the act of walking as an artistic practice. “During COVID …

HWPL, IWPG, and IPYG hosted a year-end gathering at Berala Community Centre to deliberate on peace projects in 2023 and outline plans for the upcoming year. Co-hosted by the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), the event aimed to address societal issues collaboratively, fostering discussions on solutions and future plans. The organizers firmly believe …

On Saturday evening, December 23, 2023, a Palestinian Candlelight Vigil with a Smoking Ceremony took place at Paul Keating Park in Bankstown. Attendees lit candles to pay tribute to the memory of the victims of the ongoing Palestinian Genocide. The gathering brought together more than 500 participants, including ministers, parliamentarians, councilors, media representatives, community leaders, and others who assembled for …

With less than a month to go, our City is preparing to welcome in the festive season with colour, song and a sprinkling of Christmas magic. And there is a lot to get excited about! I’ll be warming up my vocals, and encourage you all to do the same, as we belt out everyone’s favourite Christmas songs at Carols in …

The new public high school in Leppington is set to be co-located with Leppington Public School, with the Minns Labor Government announcing the proposed site as community consultation begins on council plans for the suburb’s new town centre. The new high school, a key election commitment of the Minns Government, is proposed to be built on land at Rickard Road …