The official opening of the new Bankstown Plaza last week marked a significant milestone in the ongoing Southwest Metro project, bringing renewed energy and connectivity to the heart of the local community. The event was attended by Minister Jihad Dib MP, Minister John Graham, Kylie Wilkinson MP, Mayor Bilal El-Hayek – City of Canterbury Bankstown, Councillor David Walsh , community …

Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has been awarded a key to the city and a lifetime beach parking pass for his bravery during the December 14 terror attack. The 43-year-old went viral after footage showed him sneaking up behind one of the two gunmen shooting at attendees of a Jewish event and wrestling a long-barrelled gun away from him. He …

Dear Community, This year’s Senior’s Festival promises to be one of the best yet! The theme, “Live Life in Colour”, speaks for itself, with our City planning an exciting program of events to entice those young at heart to get involved. Each year, this celebration reminds us of the remarkable contribution older residents make to our City. With more than …

On 13 March 2026, Ministers Tony Burke MP, Jason Clare MP, Sophie Cotsis MP and Jihad Dib MP hosted their annual Community Iftar, a meaningful gathering that celebrated unity, faith and generosity during the holy month of Ramadan. The event brought together a diverse group of guests including parliamentarians, local councillors, religious leaders, media representatives and members of the wider …

Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has received the Key to the City of Canterbury Bankstown asPart of its 2026 Australia Day Awards, which is also honored and passionate about anti-bullying and youthmental health advocates Mathew Howard and Kelly O’Brien as joint Citizen of the Year. CBCity’s annual Australia Day Awards celebrate individuals and groups whose exceptional service And commitment have …

Sydney, Australia – Get ready for a wild summer at Taronga Zoo Sydney, where there’s something for every age — from the new Rhino Reserve and the Junior Investigators Trail brought to you by Disney’s Zootopia 2 to splash-tastic presentations and treetop thrills at Wild Ropes — all set against Sydney’s most spectacular harbour backdrop. Meet Hari the Rhino and Friends at …

Sydney, Australia – Taronga Zoo Sydney is thrilled to introduce the Fab Four at its newly opened Rhino Reserve: Hari, a four-year-old Greater One-horned Rhino, joined by three Asian Water Buffalo—Kahn, Sahasi, and Babu. This dynamic group is settling into their new home, and visitors can look forward to spotting them during their adventure these summer school holidays. All four animals …

The Bondi terrorist attack has had an immense impact on our community, especially our Jewish community. The following day the NSW Faith Affairs Council held an emergency session to bring together faith leaders and show our unambiguous support for our Jewish brothers and sisters. This expanded Faith Affairs Council was joined by two Jewish leaders Rabbi Nochum Schapiro of Chabad …

An illegal prayer hall frequented by controversial Sydney cleric Wissam Haddad has continued to operate despite a Council order to shut down immediately. An investigation by Council’s compliance team has revealed the operators of the Al Madina Dawah Centre at 54 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown have blatantly ignored the “cease use” directive. “Council has been conducting surveillance of the premises, and …

Australia Day has always held a special meaning for me. As a young boy arriving in this country, I saw the many opportunities afforded to me and my family and how fortunate we are to call Australia home. This week, I had the privilege of welcoming new Australian citizens at our Citizenship Ceremony. Watching families take this meaningful step, filled …