MEDIA RELEASE SOPHIE COTSIS MP The Canterbury Local Woman of the Year 2024 has been awarded to Sajeda Bahadurmia in recognition of her significant work to actively support the community. The Member for Canterbury, Sophie Cotsis MP, commended Sajeda on the honour, recognising her passion and the positive impact she has made in the Canterbury area. “This is a well-deserved …

When former Mayor Helen Westwood AM opened the Chester Hill Community Centre nearly 20 years ago, she had a bold vision the multipurpose facility would meet the needs of the community for generations to come. So, it was a fitting tribute to the popular Mayor when the building was renamed to the Helen Westwood Chester Hill Community Centre in a …

A chicken shop owner has been convicted and slapped with a fine for dumping oil down a stormwater drain near his premises. The food trader was caught red-handed on surveillance cameras pouring food waste and cooking oil down the drain last year. The company was issued with an $8,000 fine by Council’s Public Health and Environment Officers. This was reduced …

The Australian Arab Business Council (AABC) elected a new Board of Management for 2024 at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Villa Blanca Reception, Bankstown on Wednesday, 21st February 2024. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Rana Saab, President of Arab Council Australia and Principal of Saab Law Group. Following the presentation of the Annual Report by the AABC …

Mayoral message It’s almost that day of the year when an army of volunteers around Australia unite in a show of pride in our beautiful country Clean Up Australia Day 2024 will be held nationwide on Sunday 3 March and is a reminder to all of us that we have a role to play, in not only keeping our streets …

More than 200 individuals attended a Mental Health Awareness seminar on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Greenacre Citizen Centre, hosted by Joumana Menzalji, the Director of Sydney Community Connects. The event aimed to shine a spotlight on important mental health issues and offer valuable insights into fostering a supportive community. It covered topics such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, and …

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 …