1. Dive into your local swim centre

    Both swimming centres are coming off bumper seasons last year, where more than 85,000 people visited the pools.

    Drummoyne and Cabarita Swim Centres are set along the picturesque foreshore of the Inner West.

    Both centres have outdoor salt water heated pools, Learn to Swim classes for all ages, adult squads, aqua…

  2. It was a heroes' welcome at Concord Carnival

    “It was another successful day at Concord Carnival on Sunday and it was great to see so many families and community members come down and enjoy the day’s festivities,” Mayor McCaffrey said.

    “Batman and his Batmobile and Paw Patrol definitely seemed to be crowd favourites, along with face painting, kids’ cooking demonstration classes,…

  3. Save Canada Bay - public meeting about proposed council amalgamations

     

    "We have invited the State candidates of the three major parties along to discuss and answer the community's questions on this important issue ahead of the 28 March election," he said. 

    "For our community groups who use open spaces for sport and other community facilities, come along and find out what a proposed inner west mega council will mean." 

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  4. What are Blood Cancers?

    Dr Cunningham, Head of the Haematology Department at Concord Hospital will be discussing the most common forms of blood cancer at Concord Hospital’s Medical Education Centre Auditorium on Monday, 29 April from 6:30pm.

    Joined by an expert panel, Dr Cunningham will explore what blood cancers are, how they affect the body and the types of treatment available. A…

  5. Push for 40K speed limits in Canada Bay

    At its meeting on 1 April, Council voted to put a submission to RMS for 40-kilometre speed zones in six locations in Canada Bay.

    “We have identified six areas of high pedestrian activity and will be lobbying RMS to introduce changed speed limits,” he said.

    “The majority of these areas are in and around shopping and business precincts, and we have also…

  6. City pushes for public library funding

    City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas has ramped up the campaign to push for more State Government funding of public libraries in NSW, resolving to again write to state representatives on the issue.

    Mayor Tsirekas tabled a Mayoral Minute to support the funding campaign for public libraries at the Council meeting on Tuesday, 2 September 2014…

  7. Long weekend opening hours

    The City of Canada Bay Civic Centre will be closed on Monday, 10 June and will re-open on Tuesday, 11 June at 8.30am.  

    Concord and Five Dock Libraries operational hours are:

          Five Dock Leisure Centre will operate as usual on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 8–10 June from 8am to 7pm.

          For all after hours emergencies…

        • Rates Incentive Scheme reminder

          The initiative offers a range of prizes for residents who pay their rates in full by Saturday, 31 August, 2013.   

          Prizes include $1,000 in cash, restaurant vouchers, gym memberships, swimming centre season passes, sunglasses and rounds of golf, among plenty of others.  

          “Not only is there a chance to win but paying upfront also takes…

        • Record crowds at Ferragosto!

          "I want to thank all of our community and the people who travelled from across Sydney to enjoy the atmosphere and celebrate Five Dock's Italian heritage at Ferragosto," said Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.

          "I'd also like to thank local businesses in Five Dock, including the Chamber of Commerce who supported the event, as well as all of our sponsors. Without business and…

        • 12 ways to save at Christmas

          "Working with the Bower Reuse and Repair Centre, we are offering the community some great tips on reducing waste - and reducing the hit to your wallet - this Christmas," he said.

          "Every year Australians spend thousands of dollars on new Christmas decorations or trees when there are some simple ways to save at this time of the year."

          The Bower Centre has…