Residents
Find out information about rates, payments, waste and recycling, reporting issues, and more.
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Bin collection days
When is your bin being picked up? Is it yellow or green bin week? Find the answers here!
Animals and pets
Pets bring pleasure and companionship to many. We want pets and people to live together harmoniously, and for your pet to be healthy, well-socialised and safe.
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Reporting local issues
It's important that residents are vigilant and active members of the community. This section deals with how to report any issues.
Trees, garden and home
There's no place like home. Find out more about trees, gardens and your own safety at home.
Waste and recycling
Welcome to the Wasteless Generation
What's On in CBCity
Online classic reads group
This is a group open to anyone who enjoys reading Classic Books
The first Monday of the month, noon-2pm
(October's meeting will be Tuesday 7 October, following the long weekend)
Bankstown
Polish Friendship Group | Polska grupa przyjaciol
Do you want to meet new friends from your local Polish community?
First Tuesday of every month, 10-11.30am
Padstow
Book clubs Padstow
Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?
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Earlwood
Bingo Earlwood
Playing bingo is a fun activity and a great way to meet new friends
Second Friday of each month, 10.30-11.30am
Busy People Book Club
Are you a book lover, but have little time to read?
The second Tuesday of the month, 6.30-7.30pm
Bankstown
Local and Family History Drop-In sessions Bankstown
Chat with a librarian to learn more about your local and family history. Enquiries by phone or email are welcome. No bookings required.
Third Thursday of every month, 10am-noon
Keep up to date on what's happening in CBCity
Media release
Record numbers at this year's Bankstown Bites
Bankstown was buzzing over the weekend as more than 16,000 people celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Bankstown Bites Food Festival – one of the City’s biggest and most vibrant events to date.
29 Jul 2025
Media release
Taboos lifted in gut art exhibition
Plumbing parts from Bankstown, water from across Sydney and a special Kombucha brew will form part of a playful and provocative new FREE art exhibition about the human gut and digestion journeys.
24 Jul 2025
Council news
Council News | Bankstown Bites, what’s on and more
Read this week's Council News
24 Jul 2025