Highlighted Press Releases

Public Notice -- Presentation of Financial Reports - 17 November 2009
In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act, 1993, Canterbury City Counciladvises that the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on 26 November 2009 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Reports and the Auditors Reports for the financial year ending 30/6/2009.

Free Child Restraint Safety Check Day - 11 November 2009
We are helping parents to make sure their child restraints are properly fitted at our free child Restraint Safety Check Day on Saturday, 21 November 2009 from 9am-12noon.

Garden of the World Sculpture Project - 11 November 2009
We are seeking a Sculpture Artist to create a sculpture for the Garden of the World at Gough Whitlam Park, Earlwood. The sculpture will enhance the Garden design and provide a focal point for it.

Helping Learner Drivers become safer drivers - 5 November 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said parents and supervisors of learner drivers should attend a free workshop that will provide practical advice on how to help L plate drivers become safer drivers.

White Ribbon Day - ‘Not Violent, Not Silent’ - 25 November - 30 October 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo, today invited residents to stand together as a community against all forms of violence against women on White Ribbon Day, 25 November.

Archived Press Releases

2009

November

Sportz 'N Snagz in Belmore - 11 November 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, encourages young people between the age of 12 to 24 to attend Sportz 'n Snagz, a free monthly activity for young people in the City of Canterbury.

Search is on – for our Citizen of the Year - 11 November 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo, is inviting nominations for 2010 Citizen of the Year Awards.

Keep E-Waste out of landfill - 11 November 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, has announced the introduction of a new Electronic Waste (E-Waste) collection and recycling service which will help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.

October

Chinese Book Selection meeting @ Campsie Library - 30 October 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, encouraged members from the Chinese speaking community to help select new library resources for the City of Canterbury.

Employability: Career Planning Workshops - 29 October 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging residents to attend free Career Planning Workshops organised to give residents of Canterbury and Bankstown a helping hand with their career.

Employability workshops - 28 October 2009
Learn some new skills to develop your career and explore the industry opportunities available at our Career Planning Workshops on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 November!

Live in the moment with Author James Knight - 26 October 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said author James Knight will inspire residents to make the most out of life as part of the Authors Talk @ Canterbury series.

Earlwood Village Festival - Sunday, 1 November 2009 -- Supporting Our Local Community - 26 October 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo today encouraged residents to celebrate the vibrant spirit of Earlwood with the seventh Earlwood Village Festival on Sunday, November 1.

Plant A Tree to Green Our City - 23 October 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging local residents to lend a hand in Council's Community Tree Planting initiative.

Nominate a Citizen of the Year - 20 October 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo, is inviting nominations for 2010 Citizen of the Year Awards. Awards will be presented in two age groups: 12 - 25 years for the Young Citizen of the Year Award and 26 plus for the Citizen of the Year Award.

Save $$ & Energy with your second fridge - 15 October 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is urging residents with a second fridge to call Fridge Buyback to arrange for it to be collected as part of Energy Awareness Month.

Diwali Festival Celebration - 13 October 2009
Join us on Thursday 15 October at Campsie Library for a celebration of Indian Culture in the City of Canterbury!

Korean Book Selection meeting @ Campsie Library - 7 October 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, encouraged members from the Korean speaking community to help select new library resources for the City of Canterbury.

Carers Week – Anyone, Anytime - 6 October 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo, encouraged residents to celebrate Carers Week with a special event in the City of Canterbury on 21 October, 2009.

Mental Health is Gold: Vietnamese Mental Wellbeing Day - 6 October 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is inviting Vietnamese speaking residents to learn about mental health at a Vietnamese Mental Wellbeing Day.

Carers Week Expo -- Wednesday 21 October - 2 October 2009
To celebrate Carers Week we will be hosting an information expo on Wednesday 21 October, 2009 from 10am-1pm at The Orion Function Centre, 155 Beamish Street, Campsie. The Expo will include a free morning tea and lunch and more.

September

Nominations open for the Ron Rudder Community Access Awards - 29 September 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, today invited residents to nominate local businesses, community groups and individuals for the 2009 Ron Rudder Community Access Awards.

Mental Health Week - "Sign up, Link in, Get involved" - 29 September 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo, encouraged residents to 'sign up, link in, and get involved in Mental Health Week to highlight mental illness and celebrate good mental health.

Become a living book and tell your story - 29 September 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is inviting residents to become living books and to tell their stories as part of the Living Library Program.

New vision for Canterbury Town Centre - 28 September 2009
The aim of the Canterbury Town Centre Master Plan is to bring new life and better community facilities to the Canterbury Town Centre and revitalise the old industrial precinct, and to transform it into a modern, vibrant mix of shops, cafes, commercial and residential developments.

City of Canterbury Sponsors Korean Festival - 25 September 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo, is pleased to announced that Council is providing sponsorship of $2,000 to the Korean Festival of Sydney to be held between 10 October and 11 October 2009.

Little Green Steps - 24 September 2009
We are one of 5 Councils to receive a grant to implement the Little Green Steps project. Little Green Steps aims to improve the environmental performance and learning opportunities in Council run children's centres. This one-year project will involve centre staff, children and their families.

Walk to Work Day – Better Health, Cleaner Air - 24 September 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging residents to participate in Walk to Work day, which is one Friday 2 October 2009.

Spring Garden Competition winners announced - 22 September 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, recently congratulated the winners of the 2009 Spring Garden Competition.

School holiday activities at the BYRC - 16 September 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging young people to drop into Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) for a fun-filled program of events these upcoming school holidays.

Holiday fun at your local library - 16 September 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said parents and young people will find plenty to do during the October school holidays at their local library.

School Holiday Fun at Vacation Care - 16 September 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is reminding parents that Council's Vacation Care Program is an inexpensive way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays.

World-first Library Management System now at Canterbury - 16 September 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said the City of Canterbury is proud to be the first in the world to install 'Libero V6', a new Library Management System which will enhance our community's experience at our libraries.

Ron Rudder Community Access Awards - 15 September 2009
The Ron Rudder Community Access Awards are an initiative of the Disability Access Committee. The Awards are in memory of former committee member Mr Ron Rudder. The Awards recognise outstanding efforts in promoting access to community facilities and services in our city for people with disabilities.

2009-2010 Grass Roots Sponsorship Program - 10 September 2009
Applications for up to $5,000 in funding are invited from groups and individuals, to deliver community-led programs that will provide a tangible benefit to the local community and the environment through resource recovery and waste reduction.

Do you know what happens to your recycling after it has been collected? - 8 September 2009
And why certain items can be recycled and not others? To find out join us on a free tour of the WSN Materials Recycling Facility and Garden Vegetation Facility at Muirs Road, Chullora on Wednesday 16 September from 9.30am. For bookings call Yolande Franklin, Waste Education Officer on 9789 9485.

Spring Garden Competition and Workshops - 7 September 2009
The City of Canterbury is inviting residents to celebrate the end of the Spring Garden Competition at a special presentation ceremony on Saturday 19 September, Gardens-R-Us, Moorefields Rd, Kingsgrove.

New art exhibition at Campsie Library - 7 September 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is excited about a new exhibition at Campsie Library which will showcase the paintings of local artist Jamila Ismail.

Adult Learner's Week -- 1-8 September - 2 September 2009
During Adult Learners Week, representatives from the Adult Migrant English Service and the Canterbury Bankstown Migrant Resource Centre will discuss the many valuable services and resources available for migrants and refugees from non English speaking backgrounds.

Community groups benefit from $78,000 in grants from Council - 2 September 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, has presented 70 cheques totalling $78,695 to local community groups thanks to Council's Financial Assistance Program.

Operation Bounceback - 2 September 2009
Operation Bounceback is a program we run in conjunction with local Police and the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council. In September, we will offer eligible Canterbury City residents 145 FREE car immobilisers worth $200. As part of this initiative we will also be promoting car safety tips.

August

Free Environmental Expo - Saturday 29 August 10am - 3pm - 27 August 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP is encouraging residents to attend a free Environmental Expo which will provide information about Government rebates to help reduce residents environmental footprint.

Authors Talk @ Canterbury Tara Winch - 24 August 2009
Wednesday 2 September 2009 @ 1pm - Tara Winch is an indigenous Australian writer. Her award-winning book, Swallow the Air, is powerfully written with imagery and symbolism giving it an almost poetic quality. Listen to Tara speak about her book at Campsie Library. Bookings Essential on 9789 9403.

Take a peek – at Book Week - 18 August 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said there's a fun and exciting week planned to celebrate Children's Book Week.

RECORD BREAKING CROWDS CELEBRATE HALDON STREET - 10th Anniversary goes off with a bang! - 18 August 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said the 2009 Haldon Street Festival was a massive success with record crowds enjoying all that the Festival has to offer.

Helping Learner Drivers become safer drivers - 11 August 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging parents and supervisors of learner drivers to attend a free workshop that will provide practical advice on how to help L plate drivers become safer drivers.

Travel back in time with Author Susannah Fullerton - 10 August 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is inviting residents along for a rare opportunity to meet one of Australia's leading authorities on 19th and early 20th century writers.

Haldon Street Festival turns 10 - 25,000 expected to celebrate on Saturday 15 August 2009 - 10 August 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said preparations for the Haldon Street Festival are well underway with this year's event gearing up to be bigger and better than ever.

July

Entries closing soon for the Spring Garden Competition - 24 July 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is urging all garden lovers to get their nominations in quick for the City of Canterbury Spring Garden Competition.

Is your Sportsground open? SMS and find out - 24 July 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, announced a new SMS service which makes it quick and easy for residents to access the latest information on the condition of local sportsgrounds.

Canterbury joins National Tree Day - 24 July 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging local residents to get involved in Planet Ark's National Tree Day on Sunday 2 August.

Celebrate Local Government Week in Canterbury - 24 July 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging the community to celebrate Local Government Week from Monday 3 to Friday 7 August 2009.

Sustainable Schools to help the environment - 24 July 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is calling on local schools to get involved in Council's Sustainable Schools Program.

How big is your environmental footprint? - 22 July 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging residents to take advantage of a new device available from Council which will help monitor their power and energy usage.

It's Still Time to Talk…about Domestic Violence - 22 July 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is proud to once again be partnering with Bankstown City Council to fight domestic violence with the It's Time to Talk professional development seminar.

Council reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions - 22 July 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said Council's commitment to the environment is reflected in our Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan.

Local Government Week 2009 -- Keeping It Local - 22 July 2009
Local Government Week is an opportunity for residents to learn about the wide range of services and facilities that Council provides - from libraries, to environmental initiatives, childrens services, aquatic centres, parks, town centres, footpaths, road works and facilities and events.

Reducing the Risk of Registration Fraud - 21 July 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging residents to protect their vehicles from registration plate theft by installing free Rego Plate Locks, which will be handed out over five days in July and August.

City of Canterbury Spring Garden Competition 2009: Share the Sensation of Spring! - 6 July 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, has launched the 2009 Spring Garden Competition and called on local residents to nominate great gardens in our City.

$702,000 Boost to Parks & Recreational facilities - 3 July 2009
Children's playgrounds across the City will be upgraded, improving community infrastructure and support local jobs. Upgrades include installation of softfall areas and shade structures, disability play equipment at Wiley Park, replacement of aging play equipment, and brand new play equipment.

Two special authors at Campsie Library - 2 July 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is inviting residents to two very special Authors' Talk sessions coming up at Campsie Library.

Pay & Win! - 2 July 2009
Pay your 2009/10 rates and charges in full by 31 August 2009 and you will automatically go into the draw to win one of three great cash prizes, including a first prize of $10,000!

June

Punchbowl Community Centre officially opened - 30 June 2009
he Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, was proud to officially open the newly built Punchbowl Community Centre last Saturday.

Have your say on access and mobility in our City - 30 June 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging residents to have their say on the Draft Development Control Plan (DCP) for Access and Mobility currently on public exhibition.

Schools Poster Competition winners announced - 29 June 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, has announced the winners of the 2009 Schools Poster Competition.

Kilowatt Kutters Program produces outstanding results - 26 June 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, recently congratulated participants in the final rounds of Council's award-winning Kilowatt Kutters environmental program.

School holiday fun! - 26 June 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging parents to enrol their children into Council's Vacation Care Program to ensure they experience an action-packed school holidays this winter.

Holiday fun at your local library - 25 June 2009
During the July school holidays, venture into our local libraries, where you will find a great range of activities to take part in, including a range of craft activities, bingo, or mini Olympics!

Holiday Activities July '09 @ BYRC - 19 June 2009
Youth who are looking for ways to spend the upcoming school holidays need look no further than the Belmore Youth Resource Centre! BYRC runs a variety of exciting activities and excursions all year round to help youth find a new hobby, learn new skills and make new friends.

Free advice to energise your business - 16 June 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging local business owners to take part in free one-on-one business advice sessions being held at Canterbury City Council.

Thousands enjoy the Campsie Food Festival - 11 June 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, today thanked the crowd of over 15,000 food lovers for making the 2009 Campsie Food Festival such a great success. Campsie was overflowing with visitors from all over Sydney, treating themselves to an array of flavours from around the world.

Financial Help for Local Groups - 11 June 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo, announced a $90,000 grants program for local community groups. There is strong demand in our community for financial assistance, Council has increased the total funding available through our Financial Assistance Program by $15,000 to $90,000.

Libraries - more than just books - 11 June 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is reminding residents that local libraries are more than just books and is encouraging everyone to take advantage of the number of activities currently taking place.

Riverscience monitoring the Cooks River - 11 June 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, announced that the health of the Cooks River will greatly benefit from the Riverscience Ecological Monitoring Program, developed by the Cooks River Foreshore Working Group.

Big winners in the Canterbury local business awards - 10 June 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, congratulated all nominees and winners of the 2009 Canterbury Business Awards.

Living Library tackles negative stereotypes - 10 June 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is inviting residents to celebrate Refugee Week at the launch of the Canterbury Living Library.

One Hot Pot – Campsie Food Festival - 9 June 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, today thanked the crowd of over 15,000 food lovers for making the 2009 Campsie Food Festival such a great success.

"Your planet needs you!" is the battle cry for World Environment Day - 3 June 2009
We're calling on local residents to put up their hands to volunteer in the spirit of World Environment Day, June 5. This year's theme is 'Your Planet Needs You' and we are seeking volunteers to support local environment initiatives.

Next Step for Campsie Civic Centre - 1 June 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, today announced that plans to revitalise Campsie with a major redevelopment of the Campsie Civic Centre site, are one step closer.

May

One Hot Pot – Campsie Food Festival - 28 May 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, encouraged people to celebrate the Campsie Food Festival - where thousands of people share the same thing in common - A love for food!

Excitement builds for the Campsie Food Festival - 28 May 2009
Campsie Comes Alive for the annual Campsie Food Festival, Saturday 6 June, 2009 from 10am - 4pm.

Chinese culture celebrated at Riverwood Library - 28 May 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is inviting the community along to celebrate the free Dragon Boat Festival at Riverwood Library on Thursday 28 May at 11am.

Winter Membership Special -- Buy 9 months, get 3 months free! - 28 May 2009
Our Canterbury Aquatic and Fitness Centre is offering you the chance to take advantage of this fantastic offer. Act quickly as this offer is only available until 30 June 2009.

Spooky stories at Campsie Library - 26 May 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is inviting residents to a special Author's Talk session on Monday 1 June by Karina Machado, author of the new book Spirit Sisters.

A Lunchtime Business Workshop with Julia Bickerstaff, author of 'How to Bake a Business' - 19 May 2009
You're invited to a Lunchtime Business Workshop as part of Home Based Business Week 2009. Presented by Julia Bickerstaff, author of 'How to Bake a Business: recipes and advice to turn your small enterprise into a big success'.

Financial Assistance Program - 19 May 2009
Local not-for-profit community groups are invited to apply for a share of $90,000 through Council's 2009 Financial Assistance Program. Community groups are eligible for up to $2,000 each with priority given to non-profit voluntary organisations and innovative community development projects.

Dig Deep for the Red Shield Appeal - 15 May 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, today encouraged residents and business to dig deep for the Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal 23-24 May.

Community Centre Improvements to Earlwood - 14 May 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is pleased to announce improvements to Canterbury Earlwood Caring Community Centre.

Canterbury to Receive Roads to Recovery Funding for 5 years - 11 May 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, welcomed the Rudd Labor Government's extension of the Roads to Recover Program for a further five years.

Recycle old mobiles and help hundreds of koalas displaced by the Victorian bushfires - 11 May 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, urged residents to support MobileMuster and Landcare Australia's 'Old Phones, More Trees' campaign, by recycling their old mobile phones, batteries and accessories throughout May and until World Environment Day - June 5.

April

Smoke alarms save lives - 29 April 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP encouraged residents to check their smoke alarms and replace their batteries.

Law Week Talks - 28 April 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, encouraged residents learn more about how the law affects them during at Law Week Talks seminars at Campsie Library.

Celebrate International Day of Families – Saturday, 16 May - 28 April 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, today encouraged local families to join in the celebrations of International Day of Families on Saturday 16 May, 2009.

Anzac Day - 20 April 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, urged residents to embrace the spirit of the ANZACs and attend the services on Saturday 25 April, 2009.

Cooks River Urban Water Initiative - 17 April 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is pleased to announce that work on the Cooks River will be assisted with $1.025 million from the Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority as part of the Federal Government's Water for the Future plan.

Share a bite to help fight Diabetes @ Earlwood Library on Wednesday 15 April at 11am - 7 April 2009
This April, people from across NSW will be sharing food, having fun and enjoying friendships as they get together for the 'Great Australian Bite' to help raise money for those living with diabetes in Australia.

Heritage Festival 2009 – Our Place in Space – under the Southern Cross - 3 April 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, encouraged residents to discover Our Place in Space during the National Trust Heritage Festival 2009 this April 4-19.

Weeding out Weeds - 3 April 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, encouraged residents to learn how to manage weeds and help protect our environment.

March

Count Down Begins to Youth X Festival! - 23 March 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, announced the impressive line-up for on stage at this year's Youth X Festival.

Earth Hour – One Hour Can Make a Difference - 23 March 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP encouraged residents and businesses to switch off - and take part in Earth Hour 2009.

X Marks the Spot for Talent - 23 March 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo, says the line-up for the best up-and-coming young talent in the entertainment industry can be found on stage at this year's Youth X Festival.

Helping our Clubs to Help our Community - 20 March 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is inviting local community groups to apply for financial assistance through the Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) scheme.

Canterbury Libraries deliver online education to local students - 20 March 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, announced that Canterbury Libraries are pioneering the latest education technology in Australia, giving local students free access to personal, one-to-one education help outside of class.

Helping learner drivers become safer drivers - 19 March 2009
A FREE 2 hour workshop for parents and supervising drivers on Wednesday 25 March 2009 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Book now on 9789 9571.

Earth Hour - Saturday 28 March 2009, 8.30-9.30pm - 10 March 2009
Earth Hour is a global event co-ordinated by the World Wildlife Fund. During Earth Hour, businesses, governments and households are encouraged to switch off non-essential lights and electrical equipment for 1 hour, sending a clear message that it is possible to take action on global warming.

Seniors Live Life – for Seniors Week - 10 March 2009
Age is only a state of mind -- get behind the theme of Seniors Week 2009 and 'Live Life'. Seniors Week encourages people aged over 55 years, to be active and get involved in one of the many activities across our City.

Waste & Recycling tours and workshops - 5 March 2009
Living with less waste -- it's easy and it's free! Every wondered what happens to your recycling after it's been collected? Now you can learn more about Recycling and Waste disposal!

February

Household Chemicals Safely Disposed - 26 February 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP thanked residents for safely disposing of unwanted household chemicals last weekend at Council's Chemical Clean-out day.

Tree Preservation Order - 26 February 2009
Council has adopted changes to the Tree Preservation Order (TPO). The TPO serves to prevent the indiscriminate and inappropriate lopping or removal of our urban forest, whether on private or public land, while balancing the reasonable expectations of landowners to protect and maintain property.

Youth Week Grants Activities for Youth - 26 February 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP encouraged community groups to coordinate a local activity during Youth Week (28 March - 5 April).

Seniors Put on their dancing shoes for Seniors Week luncheon & dance! - 26 February 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP today encouraged seniors to get their dancing shoes on for our Seniors Week luncheon and dance.

International Women's Day - Women's Health Day - 20 February 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, encouraged women to pamper themselves this International Women's Day in the City of Canterbury with a Women's Health Day.

Wok Saving Water and Money for Local Restaurant - 18 February 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, praised the efforts of Dynasty Chinese Cuisine Restaurant for getting behind the Saving Water in Asian Restaurants Project.

Help Aspiring Young Business People - 13 February 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo today urged members of the local business community to sign up as sponsors and mentors for this year's Young Achievement Australia (YAA) program.

Clean Up Australia Day - 11 February 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, urged residents to help Clean Up Australia on Sunday 1 March.

Excitement Builds As work Progresses on Punchbowl's Multipurpose Community Centre - 11 February 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, inspected work on one of our City's biggest new infrastructure projects in years, - the new Punchbowl Multipurpose Community Centre.

Vietnamese Culture on Display at Lakemba Library - 10 February 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, today encouraged residents to enjoy the splendour of Vietnamese culture at Lakemba Library on Monday 16 February.

Household Chemical Clean OUT 2009 - 5 February 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo encouraged residents to bring any unwanted or remnant chemicals to Council's next Household Chemical Clean-Out on Saturday, 21 February.

Rediscover your love for Reading! - 5 February 2009
Our Libraries celebrated "Library Lovers Day" on 14 February by offering all visitors to the library a "Blind Date with a Book". We'll carry this exciting concept throughout February so make sure you visit one of your local libraries today!

Vietnamese Cultural Celebration @ Lakemba Library - 4 February 2009
Join us in a celebration of Vietnamese Culture in the City of Canterbury on Monday 16 February from 11am to 1pm at Lakemba Library.

Clean up your chemical clutter - 4 February 2009
Our Household Chemical Clean Up is on again, helping residents to rid their homes of potentially harmful chemical waste. Items will be collected from the Shakespeare Street Carpark behind Council's Administration Building in Campsie, on Saturday, 20 February, from 9am-3pm.

January

Choose Right – Buckle Right Child Car Seat Safety Check Day - 30 January 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, today urged parents to show their love for their children this Valentines Day, at our free Child Car Seat Checking Day on Saturday, 14 February.

The Best Ever Australia Day - 29 January 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo thanked everyone who came out in support of our Australia Day celebrations at Gough Whitlam Park.

City of Canterbury Welcomes the Year of the OX - 27 January 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo encouraged residents to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Ox, in Anzac Mall, Campsie on Friday 30 January.

No ifs or buts - Dispose of Your Butts Responsibly this Summer - 20 January 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo today reminded smokers in our City to dispose of their cigarette butts responsibly to prevent potential tragedy in the leadup to the bushfire season.

Got a new mobile phone? Recycle the old One! - 16 January 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo, urged residents with old mobile phones to recycle them.

Australia Day 2009: Celebrate our Nation with Pride ‘Crocodiles, Country Music and Community Spirit' - 14 January 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo today previewed the outstanding program of entertainment awaiting our City's celebration of Australia Day on Monday, 26 January, 2009.

City of Canterbury 2009 Australia Day Fun Run - 12 January 2009
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo today invited residents to participate in the City's Australia Day Fun Run on Monday, 26 January, 2009.

Australia Day 09 -- A free family fun day! - 6 January 2009
Free fun for everyone at Gough Whitlam Park, Bayview Ave, Undercliffe - 10am-3pm. There will be a Free Sausage Sizzle, Face painting, Free shuttle bus available from Canterbury and Kingsgrove train stations every 30 minutes, Amusement and Animal rides, and much more!