1. Rusty Priest Memorial Fund

     

    The fund has been created in memory of Rusty Priest who was dedicated to maintaining and promoting the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway.  

    “This fund was announced at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway on the 71st anniversary of the raising of the Australian flag on the Kokoda plateau which was a fitting date,” Mayor Tsirekas said.  

    “Rusty was…

  2. ‘RYOBI’ One Day Cup matches to be held at Drummoyne Oval

    “We are thrilled that the Drummoyne Oval precinct has been chosen as one of the host venues for Cricket Australia’s RYOBI One-Day Cup as this gives us another opportunity to host a first-class event at the Oval,” said Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.

    “Last year we hosted former Twenty20 world champions the Sydney Sixers at Drummoyne Oval as part of their practice during…

  3. RMS proposed safety improvements at intersection of Lyons and Victoria roads, Drummoyne

    The NSW Government is funding a $47,000 proposal to help improve safety for pedestrians and road users.

    Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is seeking your feedback by on a proposal to install pedestrian safety measures and an additional lane on the eastern side of Lyons Road. The proposed changes would help motorists be more aware of pedestrians crossing…

  4. Saving our mangroves

    We are taking the lead on protecting our foreshore with the introduction of a mangrove protection and education program, says City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.

    “This education…

  5. Saving water in Canada Bay

    The second phase of the City of Canada Bay’s $3.7 million Water for the Community project has now started with the construction of a water off-take structure, underground pipeline network and the installation of water pumps.

    “This is one of the stormwater harvesting and recycling projects in metropolitan Sydney and has the capacity to save our community around…

  6. City of Canada Bay launches Scores on Doors

    “Residents and diners can now see how well local food businesses are complying with food hygiene and safety requirements with a star rating awarded to those achieving high compliance,” Mayor Tsirekas said.

    The program, which has been rolled out to over 40 councils across the state, has been developed to…

  7. Senior's week activities (15-23 March)

    “We are hosting a range of activities for our senior citizens to recognise their contribution to our community,” he said.

    NSW Seniors Week (15-23 March) is an annual NSW Government campaign presented by Ageing Disability and Home Care (ADHC). It is the largest celebration for people over 60 in the southern hemisphere. It is also for people aged 50 and…

  8. Skies opened up for Ferragosto

    Despite a rainy start to the day, 50,000 people flocked to Great North Road, Five Dock on Sunday, 17 August, says Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.

    “In the 17 years we have run Ferragosto, this was definitely the wettest one we have had. It was also one of the most successful,” Mayor Tsirekas said.

    “I had a number of stallholders and businesses tell me they had one of the…

  9. Small Environmental School Grants

    The 2016 Small Environmental School Grants have been announced and will fund a range of initiatives including indigenous and multicultural gardens, educational campaigns for reducing litter and cooking with school-grown food.

    “This grant program supports environmental sustainability projects in schools and school…

  10. Spring into Bayside Kids Holiday Program

    The Five Dock Leisure Centre (FDLC) Bayside Kids Holiday Program will be hosting a variety of activities for children aged five to twelve years from Tuesday, 22 September until Wednesday, 30 September.

    There are a range of activities planned including an indoor soccer clinic, netball and basketball clinic, gymnastics and much more.

    FDLC are also hosting Kidz Klub from Monday, 21…