​City of Canterbury Bankstown is proposing to make homes even more liveable for longer periods, for their owners and occupiers, through greater accessibility.Mayor Khal Asfour said Council had extended the public exhibition period for the Liveable Housing discussion paper to Friday 22 November.“We needed to ensure residents can have their say on what would be an important change,” he said.“Residents and families want homes that are easy to enter, easy to navigate in and around, and designed to meet the changing needs of family members over their lifetime.“We recognise these needs and are looking at options to make new homes easier to use for seniors, people with temporary injuries, families with young children, and people with disability and their families.”Options include increasing the proportion of new homes with: Bedrooms on the ground floor;Wider doorways; andLarger spaces in kitchens and bathrooms, to make it easier to move around.

A wave of sound is set to hit Canterbury-Bankstown, with a number of acts taking to the streets showcasing their unique talents.Bankstown CBD will be the venue for the Little Laneways Festival, on Sat…

A number of families seeking asylum have benefitted from an Australian-first pilot program introduced this year by City of Canterbury Bankstown.

Planning has begun on developing a new cycle route, which will provide an important link between the Cooks River Trail and the M5 shared path.

As this year’s HSC exams come to a close, thousands of local youths will be preparing to enter the workforce, but not without help.

​Residents and business owners have gathered in Earlwood, to discuss safety issues with local Police and Council officers.

City of Canterbury Bankstown is proposing to make homes even more liveable for longer periods, for their owners and occupiers, through greater accessibility.   Mayor Khal Asfour said Council had exten…

Dozens of students from Canterbury-Bankstown have been recognised for their achievements and passion for science.Forty-three Year 11 students, from 27 local schools, were presented with Victor Chang C…

A new free exhibition of the works of one of Sydney’s award-winning artists, will be on display for five weeks at Bankstown Arts Centre.Sydney Milieu will open on Wednesday 6 November and run through …