The NSW Government has introduced a series of changes to the planning system that significantly alter how development is planned and approved in the City of Canada Bay. These changes shift key planning decisions away from local Councils and communities to the State Government — particularly for large developments and housing around transport hubs and town centres.

What are the new…

The City of Canada Bay has secured more than $60,000 in funding over a four-year period as part of the NSW Weeds Action Program 2025-2029.

The Weeds Action Program funds projects aimed at strengthening weeds biosecurity across the State, and Council’s grant will support the prevention of new weed establishment and assist Council in the ongoing elimination of State and…

Recent changes to the NSW planning system have significantly shifted how planning decisions are made, reducing the role traditionally held by local councils.

Under these changes, the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority now has broad powers to progress major projects by declaring them State Significant. This places key planning decisions at the State level rather than within local…

We’ve begun a multimillion-dollar upgrade of Five Dock Park, enhancing pedestrian access, improving road safety, and delivering upgraded amenities and recreational opportunities for the community to enjoy.

The project follows community consultation on our Five Dock Park Precinct Masterplan, where we received overwhelming support for road safety treatments, parking spaces, a new multi-…

The City of Canada Bay has released its Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2026–2027 for public exhibition, offering a blueprint for how Council plans to turn community aspirations into action over the next financial year and beyond.

The Operational Plan details the projects, programs, services and budget allocations proposed for 2026–2027, while the broader Delivery Program…

We have completed an upgrade of Utz Reserve in Drummoyne, making the picturesque pocket park more accessible and inviting.

“The City of Canada Bay is home to more than 38 kilometres of shoreline along the Parramatta River,” Mayor Michael Megna said.

“We are committed to improving access to…

Local businesses are building the skills and confidence to use AI, following a workshop at Club Five Dock RSL on Wednesday, 29 April aimed at making emerging technology more accessible.

The session featured Dr Isaac Donnelly, General Manager of Intelligent Contacts at Optus, who provided an introduction to understanding AI.

The workshop explored how tools like ChatGPT work, why…

The City of Canada Bay is set to revitalise the Majors Bay Road dining precinct in Concord, with new outdoor dining shelters designed to support local businesses, enhance the visitor experience and strengthen the village's position as one of our area’s most popular dining destinations.

Here in the City of Canada Bay, our local businesses are at the heart of our community…

The City of Canada Bay business community is celebrating an outstanding result at the Inner West Local Business Awards, with locals taking home awards across a diverse range of categories.

The City of Canada Bay’s litter education and engagement stall attracted strong community interest at the Communities For Communities Family Fun Day on Sunday, 7 June, with over 200 visitors stopping by to learn more about the negative impacts of littering and how to protect our environment.

The interactive stall featured games, educational resources and a popular ‘Guess the number of…