1. Comic Con-versation

    Kids can transform themselves into real-life comic heroes at the Tween Everyday Heroes workshop, while comic enthusiasts of all ages can view the work of local artist Stephen Kok at the Tabby Tails exhibition or try their hand at the communal colouring wall.

    Comic Con-versation is an annual Sydney-wide festival which celebrates the…

  2. Concord Library Comic Mural

    “The artwork was created by Sydney artist, Matthew Lin and is now a permanent display in the Adult Graphic Novel section of the library,” she said.

    “Its centrepiece is the ‘World Tree’ which supports heaven and earth and is surrounded by characters, heroes and creatures of the comic world. The tree’s overreaching branches and golden…

  3. Committed to a cleaner Parramatta River

    “With 35km of foreshore our community has a very close relationship with the Parramatta River so we are pleased to be a part of the Parramatta River Catchment Group (PRCG),” he said 

    “The initiative, Our Living River, launched by the PRCG, has a mission to make Parramatta River swimmable by 2025 and we think this is achievable.”

    Up…

  4. Community backs public libraries

    “Our community has taken the time to educate themselves about the issue and sign postcards to help us seek fairer funding for our libraries,” he said.

    “We joined the NSW Public Library Association (NSWPLA) campaign for fairer funding from State Government last year. Since December, library visitors to Concord and Five Dock libraries have had the opportunity to…

  5. Community feedback for key open space

    City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas is calling for the Rhodes community to provide feedback about planned open space for the Peninsula.

    Come along on Saturday, 23 March to find out more and see the plans for the proposed ‘central park’.

    “We are inviting our community to get involved and provide feedback on proposed play equipment and public art concepts for the park,” Mayor…

  6. City of Canada Bay supports local not-for-profit organisations

    “This program offers financial support to local not-for-profit organisations and projects which benefit local residents,” he said.

    “Council remains committed to assisting organisations that look to inspire and improve our City.”

    Grants are available under two streams: funding up to $1000 to support existing operations and…

  7. Community Grants Program Now Open

    Applications for the 2015 Program are now open and close on Friday, 29 May.

    Funding is awarded to local not-for-profit groups or organisations for services and projects that support the outcomes to be achieved under FuturesPlan20: A 20 year vision for the City of Canada Bay.

    Applicants must be not-for-profit groups or organisations that are based within…

  8. Community Grants Funding Recipients

    “This program provides financial support for community groups and non-profit organisations to develop services and projects that align with the FuturesPlan20: A 20 year vision for the City of Canada Bay,” Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said.

    “We run two streams of funding a year: Community Support Grants up to the value of $1000 and Community…

  9. Community rallies to save Canada Bay

     

    About 100 people attended the meeting at Concord RSL to hear the major parties' views on the State Government’s plans for local government and how it would impact Canada Bay. 

    “The key issue at the meeting was our community asking what they can do to stop Canada Bay being forced to merge with Ashfield, Burwood, Leichhardt, Marrickville and Strathfield,” Mayor…

  10. Round Two Community Sponsorships now open

    "We run two funding programs a year to support external organisations with their community events and initiatives and encourage groups and associations to apply," he said.

    "We are committed to supporting local projects, services, events and activities through sponsorship agreements that benefit the entire community."

    The…