1. Canada Bay secures grant to support at-risk students

    The City of Canada Bay has been awarded a $33,500 grant to deliver an important program at Concord High School, aimed at supporting students at risk of disengaging from their education. 

    The new program, running in partnership with Concord High School, will feature a series of dynamic workshops facilitated by experts. These workshops will focus on key areas such as skill development…

  2. City of Canada Bay awarded Cyber Security Awareness Grant to protect seniors from online scams

    The City of Canada Bay has received a $35,000 grant to develop and deliver a series of targeted workshops, forums and resources aimed at helping seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds stay safe online. 

    This initiative, funded by the Department of Home Affairs’ Cyber Security Awareness Support for Vulnerable Groups grants program, aims to…

  3. Expanding footpath dining in Five Dock

    The City of Canada Bay is inviting local business owners and the community to provide feedback on proposed footpath dining expansions in Five Dock.

    In response to growing interest from local traders, Council is exploring options to expand footpath dining opportunities along Great North Road, Ramsay Road, and Garfield Street. The initiative aims to support local businesses while creating…

  4. Ferragosto returns to Five Dock

    Get excited! Ferragosto is returning to Great North Road on Sunday, 17 August from 10am–5pm.

    Each year, Ferragosto transforms Great North Road into a vibrant Italian piazza, drawing thousands of visitors, and this year is set to be bigger and better…

  5. The City of Canada Bay’s $80 million Rhodes Recreation Centre to open October 2025

    Located in the heart of Rhodes, the 9,200-square-metre facility will provide the community with a state-of-the-art gym and creche, indoor sports courts, multipurpose venues for hire, an early learning centre, community lounge, café, and more.

    “As one of Sydney’s fastest-growing communities, we are…

  6. Canada Bay residents divert more than 100,000kgs of waste from landfill

    Since the HomeCycle program began in the City of Canada Bay in March 2023, our community has booked more than 9,000 home recycling collections, diverting over 100,000kg of material from landfill. 

    HomeCycle allows residents to book free doorstep collections for those tricky items that don’t belong in your household bins – this includes small e-waste items and batteries, clothing,…

  7. A Year of Stories: 1,000 Books Before School Celebrates First Birthday

    City of Canada Bay Libraries is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its beloved early literacy initiative, 1,000 Books Before School. Launched in July 2024, the free and ongoing program is designed to spark a lifelong love of reading while helping local children build strong foundations for school.

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  8. Canada Bay demands infrastructure now as NSW Government pushes 15,000 new homes near Burwood North Metro

    The City of Canada Bay is calling on the NSW Government to commit to fully funded and fast-tracked infrastructure to support the 15,000 new homes announced for the Burwood North Metro precinct.

    Mayor Michael Megna said the scale of the proposed…

  9. Ferragosto returns: A taste of Italy in Five Dock

    Ferragosto is back on Sunday, 17 August – and you’re invited to join the party! From 10am to 5pm, Great North Road will come alive with music, mouth-watering food, cooking shows, rides and plenty of fun for all ages.

    Festival highlights:

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  10. Wangal Reserve amenities upgrade now complete

    The City of Canada Bay is pleased to announce that the upgrade of Wangal Reserve Amenities Building is now complete and the improved facilities have reopened to the public. 

    “The upgraded amenities building at Wangal Reserve has reopened, offering the community a refreshed, safer and more accessible facility that better supports the needs of local families and park visitors,” said…