The Arab Council Australia celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Bellevue Bankstown Hall, in the presence of politicians, mayors and councilors, community leaders and many of the Arab community members, as well as everyone who has served on the Council for the past 40 years. Arab Council Australia is a secular non-profit independent community organisation working to bring about social …

In response to recent community comments regarding the state of Wattle Grove Lake, Liverpool Council has arranged to undertake spot check at the site and remove waste, including used syringes, which can be collected from shore. Maintaining the health and sustainability of Wattle Grove Lake has been an ongoing challenge for Council, with eels and other fish upsetting the natural …

HWPL Sydney holds its 50th interfaith dialogue session discussing ‘The Beginning of Man’ according to the Scriptures. Sydney, September 21, 2019 – International peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace & Restoration of Light) held its 50th interfaith dialogue W.A.R.P (World Alliance of Religions’ Peace) meeting in Sydney, a significant conflict-resolution initiative which aims to reduce the inter-religious misunderstandings and …

Newly elected Mayor Cr Joe Awada has thanked outgoing Mayor Cr Bill Saravinovski for his strong leadership and support over the years, in particular the past two years as the first Mayor of Bayside. “You have united us as a team and despite representing a number of different parties, we have under your leadership worked together to deliver for Bayside.” he said. …

One more time commentary and advice to the Minister! “Value Engineering is the right approach!“ Advised by: Prof. E W Shublaq, Ph.D. (Leeds), CVS-Life, F.SAVE, F.IEAust., F.ASCE, F.AITD Attn.: The Hon. Anthony Roberts, Minister for Planning and Housing Dear Minister, I am an Australian qualified engineer who has been working overseas for a long time (UK, USA, Asia and Middle …

Abandoned shopping trolleys are problematic in all council areas, including Canterbury-Bankstown.  Not only an eyesore, they also create hazards for cars and pedestrians and, unfortunately, end up in our parks, bushlands and creeks. Unfortunately, while some large retailers employ strategies where they pick-up trolleys around their stores, they are not totally effective. Shopping trolleys are owned by and are the …

Councillor Khal Asfour has been re-elected Mayor for a second term in the City of Canterbury Bankstown overnight, defeating Councillor Glen Waud by 9 votes to 4. “I would like to thank my fellow Councillors for the trust they have continued to place in me, to lead our City over the final year of this Council’s term,” Mayor Asfour said. …

More than 20 women have been arrested over an alleged family day care fraud syndicate defrauding the government of $4million in rebates. Detectives initially charged 17 people in May over their alleged links to a fake business called Red Roses Family Day Care. It was alleged the illegitimate company accumulated the sum in rebates in ten months alone by exploiting …

A man has died while trying to avoid a swooping magpie in a park near Wollongong which has a history of attacks. The 76-year-old was riding his bicycle in Woonona yesterday morning when the bird started to swoop so he rode off the path in an effort to escape. He then crashed into a fence post, was thrown to the …

Live music, colourful street art, market stalls and great authentic food will converge on the streets of Liverpool this week. “If there’s a day in your calendar you don’t want to miss this year it’s Liverpool’s Street Art Festival on Saturday August 13,” CEO Michael Cullen said. “Preparations are almost complete with a number of colourful murals and art installations …