Entries are now open for the the second annual garden competition, with a range of categories available.
“Part of the beauty of our City is thanks to the work done by our residents in building and maintaining beautiful gardens,” Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said.
“Whether you live in a house or an apartment, inspire your school, grow vegetables or celebrate our…
City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas is encouraging community members to enter the annual ‘Colour the Bay Garden Competition’.
Now in its third year, the garden competition recognises avid gardeners across Canada Bay with a $500 cash prize on offer in each category.
“Last year we had some amazing entries in all categories and I would encourage all of our green thumbs to enter…
“Entrants in this year’s Colour the Bay were of a very high calibre, showing the pride our community takes in creating and maintaining their wonderful gardens,” he said.
Judged by a panel of independent experts, the gardens were assessed on design, layout and maintenance. The winner of each category received a $500 voucher and…
Patrick Kayrooz won first prize in the Finest House Garden category for his garden that has been a labour of love for more than nine years.
“We have some amazing gardens in Canada Bay and the entries we received this year show just how much pride our community has in their gardens,” Mayor Tsirekas said.
“I was extremely impressed by Patrick’s stunning…
This year’s theme - Paws 'n’ Claws, Tails 'n’ Scales - is all about animals, ranging from much-loved household pets to exotic animals such as pythons, lizards and even a baby croc!
In the don’t miss sheep dog trials, sheep shearing and whip cracking demonstrations.
While in the watch a dog obedience…
"Christmas is a special time of the year to enjoy with family and friends, and an opportunity to show support to those who need a helping hand," said Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.
"There are many people who need our help so please give generously this Christmas."
Some of the items that are always needed include…
“The 2013 Mayor’s Golf Day at Massey Park Golf Club coincided with Asbestos Awareness Week and all the money raised will go to ADRI to aid research into the treatment of mesothelioma – a cancer caused by asbestos exposure,” he said.
“Currently there is no cure for mesothelioma but recently the ADRI announced they were on the verge of a breakthrough in…
Council’s Water for our Community stormwater harvesting scheme won the Environmental Enhancement Award at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (NSW) Awards on Thursday, 27 October.
The scheme automatically irrigates 15 sporting fields and two golf courses in the City by harvesting stormwater from St Luke’s Canal in…
The City of Canada Bay is undertaking a study to look at the future of Concord West, focusing on the industrial sites around George Street, with a view to revitalising the area.
"This is an exciting time for Concord West and we want the community to help shape the vision for the future of the community," Mayor Tsirekas said.
"We all…
The City of Canada Bay is working with our community to help plan a number of free workshops focusing on food waste in Canada Bay, says Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.
“In our commitment to sustainable living we are developing and implementing programs, resources and events that will improve environmental outcomes, increase resource recovery and save money”, Mayor Tsirekas added.
With a…