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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>City of Canterbury news</title><description>City of Canterbury news</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp</link><generator>Lantern CMS</generator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:18:22 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:18:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Come Along to Clean Up Australia Day</title><description>We&amp;#39;re encouraging residents, businesses and schools to roll their sleeves up and take part in Clean Up Australia Day on March 4. Last year, hundreds of volunteers joined Team Clean Up and collected 7.16 tonnes of rubbish from 20 Clean Up sites across the City of Canterbury.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=2008</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:50:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>National Year Of Reading</title><description>We&amp;#39;re encouraging residents to head to Campsie Library on 14 February for the launch of the National Year of Reading, joined by local authors Nadia Wheatley, Debra Adelaide and prize winning local poet Andy Kissane.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=2007</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:33:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Child Restraint Safety Check Day</title><description>We are helping parents make sure that their children&amp;#39;s car safety restraints are properly fitted at our free child Restraint Safety Check Day on Saturday, 25 February 2012 from 9am-12noon.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=2006</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:17:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Playgroup In The Park</title><description>We&amp;#39;re encouraging local parents with pre-school aged children to head down to Wiley Park for Playgroup in the Park on 16 February. It&amp;#39;s a chance for families to get out of the house while the weather is good and enjoy some play time in one of our City&amp;#39;s great parks.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=2005</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:30:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia Day Shines Despite Rain</title><description>Council&amp;#39;s two-day Australia Day celebration turned out to be a great success where the City of Canterbury comes together and can reflect on our national journey.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=2004</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:16:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2012 Citizen of the Year Awards announced</title><description>Council is pleased recognise the efforts of many of the unsung heroes in our community by announcing the winners of the City of Canterbury 2012 Citizen of the Year Awards.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=2003</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:18:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Greek Festival Moonlight Cinema</title><description>Pack your picnic blankets, bean bag lounges and chairs and join us to watch this hilarious tale on Friday 9 March 2012 at Gough Whitlam Park. Parking, food and beverages are available!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=2002</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:56:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Want To Get Into Shape? Beat It!</title><description>Anyone who had getting healthy as their New Years resolution should join Canterbury Aquatic and Fitness Centre Beat It program at Canterbury Aquatic and Fitness Centre. Whether you are doing it for health reasons or to look good, there is no better time to start exercising than now!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=2001</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:17:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Next Of Kin Forms</title><description>Local residents who live alone are being encouraged to register their details in the Next of Kin Register with NSW Police.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=2000</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:17:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Reading Fun</title><description>The City of Canterbury&amp;#39;s libraries will be the place to be for bookworms of all ages these summer holidays, offering residents some great activities. Our City of Canterbury libraries are running two great competitions over the next six weeks to get adults and kids of all ages reading.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1999</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:31:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia Day 2012</title><description>Months of preparation will soon pay off as the City of Canterbury celebrates Australia Day 2012 + Fun Run. On Thursday 26 January, we will again be holding a family fun day at Tasker Park and Canterbury Aquatic Fitness Centre, with a free sausage sizzle, great local entertainment and rides for kids!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1998</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:29:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia Day Ambassador Announced</title><description>Council is proud to announce the 2012 City of Canterbury Australia Day Ambassador, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Rugby League Club CEO, Todd Greenberg.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1997</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:29:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City of Canterbury Welcomes the Year of the Dragon</title><description>Residents can celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, at Anzac Mall, Campsie on Monday 23 January from 12.30pm with a traditional lion dance and handing out traditional red envelopes and fortune cookies.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1996</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:24:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Start 2012 off on a lighter note</title><description>For anyone who is looking to kick start 2012 with a new healthy living attitude, why not join our Aquatic and Fitness centres at Canterbury and Roselands. Our facilities offer a wide range of features and services that cater for all age groups, no matter what your fitness levels are.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1995</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:31:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Work begins to improve facilities at Peter Moore Field</title><description>With the assistance of State and Federal Government funding, improvements to Peter Moore Field includes floodlight improvements, playing field renovations, drainage works, and irrigation. This will provide two top quality playing fields for our two major codes - rugby league and soccer.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1993</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:09:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hours of operation of Christmas / New Year</title><description>Changes to our operating hours and services during the Christmas and New Year period will be in effect. For further enquiries, please call our Customer Service Centre on 9789 9300.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1992</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:08:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Canterbury lights up for Safety</title><description>To help ensure community safety, Canterbury City Council will be improving the levels of street lighting in a major city-wide infrastructure upgrade which will help reduce anti-social behaviour such as graffiti, theft and physical assaults.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1991</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:08:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Holiday fun at your local library</title><description>The City of Canterbury libraries will once again be a hub of activities for children and teenagers during the summer school holidays.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1989</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:12:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School holiday activities at the BYRC</title><description>Young people can drop into Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) for a fun-filled program of events these Summer holidays.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1988</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:12:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Tis the season to recycle</title><description>If it is Christmas on a budget or a Christmas of splurging, Canterbury City Council is asking all residents to undertake some simple actions to reduce their environmental impact this festive season. See the 12 Dos of Christmas - a fact sheet with simple tips about reducing waste over the holidays.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1987</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:08:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Turn your old mobiles into chickens this Christmas and help a family living in poverty</title><description>For every two mobiles recycled by 31 January 2012 MobileMuster will give a chicken to a family in need through Oxfam Unwrapped </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1985</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 Dec 2011 14:59:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recycle your old mobiles before 31 January to help a family struggling against poverty in Laos </title><description>As part of the &amp;#39;Old phones, more chickens&amp;#39; campaign, for every two mobile phones recycled over Christmas and New Year, MobileMuster will purchase a chicken through Oxfam Unwrapped for a family struggling against poverty in Laos.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1984</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:24:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Essential M5 South West Motorway Night Roadworks | Belmore Road on/off ramps</title><description>Essential resurfacing works for the M5 South West Motorway ramps and bridge decks are scheduled to commence on 6 November and will include Belmore Road (On ramp westbound, off ramp eastbound).</description><link>http://www.m5motorway.com.au/news/default.asp?article=109</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:10:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boys on Bikes</title><description>Punchbowl Boys High School have developed an exciting new project to get students riding bikes. The initiative is called &amp;#39;Boys on Bikes&amp;#39; and on 29 November the Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Brian Robson, donated two bikes.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1982</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:24:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer at our Vacation Care Centres</title><description>Enrol your children in our extensive vacation care program these summer holidays! Each of our City&amp;#39;s three vacation care centres will be hosting an action-packed program of activities, for children aged between 5 and 12 years, from 19 December to 27 January 2012.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1981</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:58:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Eco-workshops at your library</title><description>Local residents can rediscover food preservation and holistic gardening at two free workshops at Earlwood and Campsie Libraries in December.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1979</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:14:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Throw another snag on the sustainable barbeque!</title><description>The City of Canterbury would like to congratulate Barbehire Punchbowl for winning the first ever Sustainable Business Award at the 2011 Local Business Awards held in September.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1978</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 Dec 2011 11:35:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas</title><description>It&amp;#39;s time to let your singing voice out and get into the Christmas Spirit for our annual Carols in the Park celebration on Sunday 4 December. Bring the whole family and enjoy a great night of Entertainment!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1977</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Dec 2011 14:05:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Save Power Kits now available to be borrowed from all City of Canterbury libraries </title><description>Residents can learn how to save power and money at home by borrowing a Save Power Kit from any of our four City of Canterbury libraries at Campsie, Earlwood, Lakemba or Riverwood. Start doing your bit for the environment today!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1976</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:24:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Saltmarsh Plant Identification and Monitoring Workshop</title><description>Join us on Saturday 26 November from 9.30am to 11.00am at Gough Whitlam Saltmarsh, Bayview Ave, Undercliffe for our Saltmarsh Plant Identification and Monitoring Workshop.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1975</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:56:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating Korean Culture</title><description>Canterbury City Council is inviting residents to join in a celebration of Korean culture at Campsie Library on Tuesday 15 November, 2011.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1974</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:52:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Share the Spirit of Christmas!</title><description>The City of Canterbury is appealing to local residents to lend a helping hand to families who will be struggling this Christmas and donate to the Mayor&amp;#39;s Christmas Toy and Food Appeal.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1973</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:24:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Earlwood Village Festival - Sizzled</title><description>The Earlwood Village Festival on Sunday 6 November turned out to be a massive success, with a mixture of great entertainment, exciting activities and scrumptious food.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1972</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fridge Buyback saves residents $8 million on power bills</title><description>Residents can save on their power bills by disposing of unwanted fridges with the Fridge Buyback Program.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1970</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:27:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>White Ribbon Day 2011 - Raising Awareness of Violence Against Women</title><description>This year, as part of White Ribbon Day 2011, the City of Canterbury will be hosting a number of Yoga classes at different venues around the City. The benefits of yoga are not just physical but also include emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1969</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:33:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City of Canterbury’s Ageing Strategy 2011 – 2015</title><description>The City of Canterbury is proud to official launch our Ageing Strategy 2011-2015, which outlines Council&amp;#39;s commitment towards active and positive ageing and reaffirms the value of older people in our community.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1967</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:58:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Join us for the GreenWay Festival 23–29 October 2011</title><description>The GreenWay Festival will be held from 23 - 29 October 2011 as a celebration of the Cooks River to Iron Cove GreenWay, and urban green corridor with walking and cycling paths and bushcare sites which runs through the Inner West.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=EC9D14DF-FE04-424F-9562-8B861D766958</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 Nov 2011 12:42:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wellbeing – Invest in your life!</title><description>Get involved in Mental Health Month by attending a free event in the City of Canterbury on Thursday 13 October to highlight mental illness, wellbeing and investing in your life!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1965</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:25:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City of Canterbury’s Ageing Strategy 2011 – 2015</title><description>The City of Canterbury is proud to officially launch the Ageing Strategy 2011-2015, which outlines Council&amp;#39;s commitment towards active and positive ageing and reaffirms the value of older people in our community.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1964</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:26:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Financial Assistance for Local Groups</title><description>The City of Canterbury is proud to announce that 78 local community groups will share in almost $90,000 of funding through Council&amp;#39;s 2011 Financial Assistance Program.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1963</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:24:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vacation Care Fun during the Spring Break</title><description>There are plenty of fun activities for children to do during the Spring Break! Our Vacation Care Program at our Belmore North, Lakemba and Clemton Park centres will host a range of events and activities from Monday 26 September to Friday 7 October.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1962</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:27:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2012 Citizen of the Year Award – call for nominations</title><description>The City of Canterbury is encouraging residents, businesses and community groups to nominate outstanding citizens for the City of Canterbury 2012 Citizen of the Year Awards.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1961</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Authors Talk – In and out of Step</title><description>Reading and dancing enthusiasts are being encouraged to attend an Authors Talk by Christine M Knight at Campsie Library, where she will provide an insight into the human condition which is the basis of her novel In and Out of Step.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1960</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:30:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Launch of Lakemba Community Garden</title><description>Community gardens have become a popular addition to our city, blooming with flowers, vegetables and community spirit and the Council is thrilled with the transformation of Lakemba Community Garden as it gears up for its launch on 24 September, 2011.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1959</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:46:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Awarding Sustainable Schools Winners</title><description>The Sustainable Schools Awards Program is a new initiative by the City of Canterbury, offered to all City of Canterbury schools to give schools and their students due recognition for implementing environmental and sustainable initiatives.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1958</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:27:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get into Holiday Mode @ Your Library</title><description>Local young people are being encouraged to get into holiday mode at their local libraries these school holidays. There&amp;#39;s a great range of interesting activities to keep kids entertained</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1957</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 Oct 2011 08:49:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Community Spirit on show at Lakemba’s Haldon Street Festival</title><description>A great day was had by all who attended our annual Haldon Street Festival on Saturday 10 September. Over 20,000 people turned out to experience all that Lakemba has to offer - great food, entertainment, culture and people.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1956</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:14:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>National Child Protection Week - Play Your Part</title><description>All residents and families can play their part to stop child abuse and neglect during National Child Protection Week 4-11 September, 2011. There are simple things we can all do to increase child protection, reduce abuse and neglect...</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1955</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:24:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Authors Talk – The Old School</title><description>Reading enthusiasts are being asked to attend an Authors Talk by first time novelist P.M. Newton at Campsie Library, where she will discuss her novel &amp;#39;The Old School&amp;#39;.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1954</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:24:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Two Valley Trail Reconciliation Walk</title><description>Canterbury City Council is encouraging residents to join in the Two Valley Trail Reconciliation Walk on Sunday 18 September, 2011. The walk is a great opportunity for non-Indigenous residents to learn more about Aboriginal Australians and the ties they have directly to our community</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1953</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:24:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>River Health Program Seeks Volunteers across Georges and Cooks River </title><description>Volunteers are being sought to participate in the first ever multiple river monitoring program which will gauge the ecosystem health of the entire Botany Bay catchment. Sampling will take place in streams and foreshore sites in the Georges River and Cooks River. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1952</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:14:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Excitement Builds as Canterbury’s Hidden Talent warms up for the Haldon Street Festival</title><description>This year&amp;#39;s line up of local performers who are part of Canterbury&amp;#39;s Hidden Talent at the Haldon Street Festival on Saturday 10 September are set to make the City of Canterbury proud.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1951</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:13:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Call for TAFE Partnership</title><description>In order to provide a great city to live and work, Council is working to create more training and employment opportunities in the City of Canterbury and hopes to develop a partnership with NSW TAFE.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1950</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 Sep 2011 09:26:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A New Age – Canterbury Plans for a Digital City</title><description>Canterbury City Council has announced a concept to forge the City of Canterbury into a Digital City, a hub for smartphones, tablets, iPads and wireless technologies.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1949</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 Sep 2011 09:26:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FREE Workshop for Supervisors of Learner Drivers</title><description>Join us on Wednesday 31 August, 6.30pm-8.30pm for the free Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers workshop which offers parents and supervisors practical advice on how to provide the most effective driving practice for learner drivers. To book phone our Road Safety Officer on 9789 9571.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1948</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 Sep 2011 15:30:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Latest issue of 'Working with the Environment' newsletter is now available!</title><description>We&amp;#38;#39;re proud to announce the release of our Spring 2011 edition of this fabulous newsletter! OUr &amp;#38;#39;Working with the Environment&amp;#38;#39; provides readers with great tips and initiatives which help us to improve our City as we work to make it a cleaner and safer place to live.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=DB4977D5-3CEB-49CB-8AAF-D9865D6F623F</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 Sep 2011 09:26:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Awarding Sustainable Schools</title><description>Young people are becoming environmental champions, wanting to make a difference to create a cleaner, more sustainable planet for our future and theirs. That&amp;#39;s why Canterbury City Council is encouraging schools to nominate for the City of Canterbury inaugural Sustainable Schools Award.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1946</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 Sep 2011 09:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Show Us Your Spring Sensations: City of Canterbury Spring Garden Competition 2011</title><description>Spring is almost here, and with it the anticipation of colour and excitement as gardens bloom and blossom, and keen gardeners prepare for the judging of our annual Spring Garden Competition.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1945</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:16:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2011 Spring Garden Competition nominations are now open</title><description>The City of Canterbury 2011 Spring Garden Competition nominations are now open. The Spring Garden Competition is a wonderful opportunity for us to publicly acknowledge the green thumbs that contribute to beautify of our City. Entries close on 31 August, 2011.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1944</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 Sep 2011 15:30:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Canterbury’s Virtual Library: eLibrary</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP today launched an exciting new initiative for the City of Canterbury: eLibrary - a free online library resource.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1943</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:13:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Proposal to Revitalise Anzac Mall</title><description>Canterbury City Council today unveiled plans to transform the centre of Campsie - Anzac Mall. The Anzac Mall Place Management Strategy has been developed to identify opportunities to attract people and businesses to Campsie.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1942</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:23:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pool Lifeguard Update of Accreditation</title><description>This week, 26 number of our lifeguards participated in Council&amp;#39;s annual re-accreditation of our Aquatic Centres Pool Lifeguards. This accreditation process, enables our lifeguards to refresh their skills to ensure that they are up to date with the latest life saving skills and techniques.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1941</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:25:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cycle on the Road with Confidence</title><description>Residents who can ride a bike but aren&amp;#39;t confident riding on the road will benefit from attending the City of Canterbury&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;Cycle on the Road with Confidence&amp;#39; workshop on Saturday 13 August.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1939</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:36:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Recycling Tour</title><description>Recycling is one of the best ways to preserve the environment and world we live in. Find out what happens to your recycling once it&amp;#39;s taken away from your kerb by coming along to an organised tour of the SITA Environmental Solutions Materials Recycling Facility and Garden Vegetation Facility.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1938</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:24:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Meals on Wheels Open Day</title><description>Congratulations to Canterbury Meals on Wheels for their Halal accreditation to provide meals to the local Muslim community. To promote this initiative an Open Day was recently held at Lakemba Senior Citizens Centre on Wednesday 20 July.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1937</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:58:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating Local Government Week – Empowering Communties</title><description>We&amp;#39;re encouraging the community to celebrate Local Government Week from Monday 1 to Sunday 7 August 2011. Local Government Week is an opportunity for people to get to know the important work we do and to learn more about the wide range of programs, activities and services we offer.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1936</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:47:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arabic Cultural Evening @ Lakemba Senior Citizens Centre</title><description>On Tuesday 26 July, we come together to celebrate Arabic Cultural Evening with a fantastic program of events and activities showcasing the rich culture and creative spirit of our Arabic community.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1935</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:53:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Promoting Better Practice Review</title><description>We&amp;#39;re proud of the outcome of this latest Review, which noted that Council has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to self-assessment and improvement. The review focuses on customer service, access to information, complaints handling, records management and regulatory functions.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=7A3307FF-0BCA-4053-A127-FE319AD4545D</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:12:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free fire alarms for the elderly</title><description>The risk of fire fatality to people 65 years and over is nearly three times greater than for other persons and the City of Canterbury is reminding frail-aged residents and residents with a disability to get involved in Project SABRE (Smoke Alarm Battery Replacement for the Elderly).</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1932</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:35:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bengali Book Selection Meeting @ Lakemba Library</title><description>The City of Canterbury invites members of the Bengali community to participate in the selection of new library materials for the City of Canterbury on Monday 18 July 2011.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1931</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:18:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cycle on the Road with Confidence</title><description>We&amp;#39;re encouraging residents to improve their bicycle riding confidence by attending Council&amp;#39;s Cycle on the Road with Confidence workshop on Tuesday 12 July and Thursday 14 July at Picken Oval, Brighton Avenue, Croydon Park.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1930</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:28:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Offenders Tagged In Graffiti Management Project</title><description>A recent project involving offenders removing graffiti from private property as part of their community service order has been an outstanding success.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1929</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:06:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schools Poster Comp 2011 Winners Announced</title><description>The City of Canterbury has recently announced the winners of the 2011 Schools Poster Competition. This year, students had the opportunity to put their artistic skills to the test as they brought to life their own interpretations on the theme &amp;#34;Love Food - Hate Waste.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1928</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:35:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School Holiday Fun During the July School Holidays</title><description>Mums, dads and carers can take advantage of a range of exciting and enjoyable activities planned for children during the upcoming School Holidays, July 4 - 15.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1927</link><pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2011 16:34:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Canterbury’s Hidden Talent Search – Your Chance to Perform @ Haldon Street Festival</title><description>Budding performers have the chance to shine as we conduct a talent search for musicians, dancers, singers and actors to compete for a shot at performing at this year&amp;#39;s Haldon Street Festival, Saturday 10 September.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1926</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:14:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Regenerating Gough Whitlam Saltmarsh</title><description>The Gough Whitlam Saltmarsh is a project run by Canterbury City Council and the Sydney Metropolitan CMA that has helped reduce weeds and rehabilitate the Gough Whitlam Saltmarsh on the Cooks River.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1925</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:58:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BYRC School Holiday Program</title><description>BYRC runs a great range of fun activities and supervised excursions all year round to help young people explore Sydney, learn new skills and make new friends, so drop into Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) for a fun-filled program of events these upcoming school holidays.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/resources/documents/byrc-july-2011.pdf</link><pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2011 16:34:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Canterbury Aquatics School Holiday Swim Program</title><description>Come and join in the fun during the school holidays! Learn swim techniques, water confidence, meet new friends and enjoy the water safely! Call now to book your spot! 10% off second week when you book for 2 weeks!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=05F2F6F6-97B1-4542-83D6-A5C510C92B9B</link><pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2011 16:35:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School Holiday Fun @ Our Libraries</title><description>Parents and young people will find plenty to do during the upcoming school holidays at their local library with a great program of free activities for school-aged children at Campsie, Lakemba, Earlwood and Riverwood libraries.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1921</link><pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2011 16:34:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Community Bike Shed – Open Day</title><description>Local residents are invited to an Open Day at the Community Bike Shed on Saturday 18 June between 10am and 1pm.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1919</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:21:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School Holidays in July at our Vacation Care Centres</title><description>Our Vacation Care program provides plenty of choice with fun and inexpensive ways to keep kids entertained in the school holidays. Each of our three vacation care centres will be hosting an action-packed program of activities, for children aged between 5 and 12 years.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1918</link><pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2011 16:35:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Community Tree Planting Day</title><description>Our next Community Tree Planting Day will take place on Saturday 18 June 2011 from 9am to 12noon at Little Kentucky Reserve, Kentucky Road, Riverwood. For more information please call our Parks and Property Coordinator on 9789 9359.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=7D7900F1-FDC2-4D47-8D8B-252EEE711370</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:40:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Community Bike Shed Open Day</title><description>There is a new community group starting up to repair old bicycles for charity. Free demonstrations on bike repair techniques. FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE! Sat 18 June @ 10am-1pm. Canterbury Mens Shed, 109 Clissold Pde, Campsie. Call 9789 9567.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=7D7900F1-FDC2-4D47-8D8B-252EEE711370</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:40:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Child Restraint checking day</title><description>Ensure that your child&amp;#39;s car restraint is fitted correctly at our FREE Child Restraint Safety Check Day at the Canterbury Council Administration Centre, entry from Shakespeare Street, Campsie on Saturday 18 June 2011 from 9am-12noon. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=7D7900F1-FDC2-4D47-8D8B-252EEE711370</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:40:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Got a New Mobile Phone? Recycle the Old One!</title><description>Residents can do their part for the environment by recycling their pre-loved mobile phones between 1st June and 30th September.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1913</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:15:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2011 Campsie Food Festival Declared a Huge Success!!!</title><description>Campsie Food Festival has been a huge success with approximately 20,000 food lovers converging on Beamish Street to indulge their taste buds at one of Sydney&amp;#39;s biggest Food Festivals.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1912</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:41:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Money Savvy Workshop – Wednesday 15 June</title><description>Young people are being encouraged to learn the basics of managing money and planning for a brighter future at Canterbury City Council&amp;#39;s upcoming Money Savvy Workshop, Wednesday 15 June.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1911</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:41:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Food Takes Centre Stage - Campsie Food Festival – 4 June</title><description>The Campsie Food Festival will this year welcome celebrity cook, 2010 MasterChef contestant Alvin Quah. Alvin will take centre stage demonstrating his flare for food, so come along and grab a free sample.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1910</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:33:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Local Talent perfect condiment to Food - Campsie Food Festival - 4 June</title><description>Whilst food will take centre stage at this year&amp;#39;s Campsie Food Festival there&amp;#39;s also a great line up of performers set to entertain and excite.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1909</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:33:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Recycling Tour for Residents – Tuesday 7 June</title><description>Canterbury City Council is inviting residents to take a tour of the SITA Environmental Solutions Materials Recycling Facility and Garden Vegetation Facility on Tuesday 7 June.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1908</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 Jun 2011 10:21:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Financial Assistance for Local Groups</title><description>Community groups and associations are being encouraged to apply for a share of $90,000 through Council&amp;#39;s 2011 Financial Assistance Program.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1907</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:41:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Being Active, Staying Safe Falls Prevention Forum</title><description>Council recently held a successful special Falls Prevention Forum at Punchbowl Community Centre on Tuesday May 3 in partnership with Bankstown City Council and NSW Health.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1906</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 10:31:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A feast of Flavours - Campsie Food Festival – 4 June</title><description>The Campsie Food Festival just keeps getting bigger and better and is an event not to be missed. Come along and be thrilled by the feast of flavours on offer in 2011 on Saturday 4 June, from 10am - 4pm.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1905</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 11:30:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Financial Assistance Program 2011 is now open</title><description>Local community groups are encouraged to apply for a share of $90,000 through Council&amp;#39;s 2011 Financial Assistance Program. Applications close on 30 June, 2011. Application Forms and Council&amp;#39;s Policy &amp;#38; Procedure Guidelines are available here.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=7024F21D-18EC-40A0-9B71-F9F850EF819F</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Jun 2011 14:24:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Become a Great Neighbour by Learning the Law</title><description>For many people, the law can be confusing and difficult to access. To help improve residents&amp;#39; understanding of their rights and obligations - particularly in relation to neighbourhood issues, Council is conducting Free Law talks at City of Canterbury Libraries during Law Week, 16 - 20 May, 2011.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1902</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 10:30:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Help To Save Power and Reduce Your Bill this Winter</title><description>The NSW Government&amp;#39;s FREE Home Power Savings Program is helping eligible low income households make substantial savings on electricity bills and residents are being urged to take up the offer of a free home power assessment and Power Savings Kit.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1901</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:15:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Invitation to attend the Annual General Meeting of Canterbury Youth Council</title><description>Young residents are being encouraged to take an active role in the community by attending the Annual General Meeting of the Canterbury Youth Council on Tuesday 10 May.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1900</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 10:29:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Learn About Sustainable Living in a series of Workshops</title><description>Come along and learn how to incorporate environmentally friendly practices into your lifestyle with this series of Sustainable Living Workshops.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1899</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 16:43:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Composting Awareness Week 2011 – “Compost, Help Scrap Carbon Pollution”</title><description>Residents are being encouraged to turn food scraps and organic garden waste into compost as part of International Composting Awareness Week, Sunday 1st to Saturday 7th May.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1898</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 11:39:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Canterbury City Council Becomes a Companion Card Affiliate</title><description>Council&amp;#39;s aquatic centres at Canterbury and Roselands were now National Companion Card affiliates, helping to remove the financial barrier for people with a disability who require lifelong attendant care.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1896</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:15:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruiting environmental champions! Earthworks Course – 2 May</title><description>We&amp;#39;re is calling on local residents to learn about practical sustainable skills for the home and garden by getting involved in the next Earthworks Waste Education Course, a five week course held every Monday beginning 2nd May.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1895</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 May 2011 12:42:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Protect Your Car with a Free Immobiliser</title><description>We&amp;#39;re encouraging local residents with high-risk vehicles to protect their car against theft by installing a free car immobiliser as part of Operation Bounce Back 2011, a national campaign to prevent motor vehicle theft.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1894</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 May 2011 12:42:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FREE Cooks River Estuary Bus Tour</title><description>We&amp;#39;re encouraging local residents to hop on the FREE Cooks River Estuary Bus Tour on Wednesday 6 April to discover the history and experience the magic of the Cooks River.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1892</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:34:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Bike Maintenance Workshop</title><description>We are encouraging local residents to dust off their bikes and get them back on the road through a series of FREE Bike Maintenance Workshops, beginning Thursday 7 April.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1891</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:34:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Combined Meeting of Advisory Committees</title><description>The Mayor, Robert Furolo, was delighted to be attending the combined meeting of Advisory Committees on Wednesday 6 April at Belmore Senior Citizens Centre.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1889</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:01:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School Holidays Fun during the April Break</title><description>We&amp;#39;re encouraging parents to take advantage of a range of interesting and enjoyable activities planned for children during the School Holidays, 11-26 April 2011.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1888</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:20:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Talk the HSC!</title><description>Join Peter Skrzynecki , poet and subject experts Larry Grumley Denis Moontz, and Patrice Simpson in a series of &amp;#39;HSC Talks&amp;#39; Students sitting for the NSW Higher School Certificate exam 2011 will benefit from this series of free talks at Campsie Library. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1887</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 11:15:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School Holiday Fun @ Our Libraries</title><description>Parents and young people will find plenty to do during the upcoming school holidays at their local library. We&amp;#39;ve organised a great program of free activities for school-aged children at Campsie, Lakemba, Earlwood and Riverwood libraries. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1886</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:14:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Party to Kick Off National Youth Week 2011</title><description>To kick off National Youth Week 2011, young residents are invited to the Youth Week Launch Party on Friday 1 April at the Orion Function Centre, Campsie where they can have fun, dance and meet new people.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1885</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:49:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Canterbury To Switch Off Lights For Earth Hour 2011</title><description>Residents and businesses of the City of Canterbury are being encouraged to &amp;#39;switch off&amp;#39; - and take part in Earth Hour 2011 on Saturday 26 March.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1884</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:11:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recycling Tour – Learn What Happens To Waste</title><description>Residents are invited to a FREE tour of the SITA Environmental Solutions Materials Recycling Facility and Garden Vegetation Facility on Thursday 7 April to see what happens to their recyclables after the trucks collects them from the kerbside.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1883</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:49:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‘Drive Longer, Drive Safely Workshop’ Helping Seniors Refresh Their On-Road Skills</title><description>Seniors can freshen up their on-road skills and knowledge of road safety at the Drive Longer, Drive Safely Workshop on Thursday 31 March.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1882</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:49:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Opening of Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre - A Cause For Celebration</title><description>All local residents are invited to the official opening and special open day of the new, state of the art, Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre on Saturday 19 March.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1880</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:13:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrate Seniors Week – Live Life!</title><description>Canterbury City Council is encouraging seniors to &amp;#39;Live Life&amp;#39; during Seniors Week from 20-27 March 2011. To celebrate, a number of activities have been organised across our City ranging from computer training to gardening workshops, to an Expo at Centro Roselands.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1879</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:16:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NSW Seniors Week Ambassador - Tom Uren AO - comes to Campsie</title><description>Our Library Service is celebrating NSW Seniors Week by hosting a morning with NSW Seniors Week Ambassador, Tom Uren AO on Tuesday March 22, 11am-12pm at Campsie Library 14 - 28 Amy Street, Campsie.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1878</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:55:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‘Everyone Belongs’ Harmony Day celebrations @ Lakemba Library</title><description>Come along and celebrate our many successes as a culturally diverse community and to remember that &amp;#39;Everyone Belongs&amp;#39; on National Harmony Day, Monday 21 March.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1876</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:47:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Things Ahead For Belmore Sports Ground</title><description>Work has commenced on stage one of the $8.5 million redevelopment of Belmore Sports Ground with an overwhelming feeling of excitement and anticipation.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1875</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:38:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‘Love Food – Hate Waste’ Schools Poster Competition</title><description>Local school students can unleash their creative talents by entering the 2011 Schools Poster Competition. There&amp;#39;s lots of great prizes for the winning entries!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1874</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:38:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>100 Years of International Women’s Day - "Celebrating Women in Canterbury"</title><description>If you&amp;#39;re a woman living in the City of Canterbury come along and join in the events and activities being held to celebrate 100 Years of International Women&amp;#39;s Day on Wednesday 9 March.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1873</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 Mar 2011 16:17:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Local Library Program Gives Students FREE Homework Help</title><description>Canterbury City Council is encouraging parents and children from years 4 to 12 to take advantage of a FREE homework tutoring program available at their local library from Monday, 7 February 2011.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1872</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 Mar 2011 16:17:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kick a Goal at Terry Lamb Reserve</title><description>Young residents are being urged to adopt a healthy lifestyle and are invited to &amp;#39;kick a goal&amp;#39; at the upcoming AFL evening on Friday, 25 February 2011.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1871</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:30:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Book Lovers Unite @ Lakemba Library Every Second Wednesday</title><description>A new book club for adults at Lakemba Library will give book lovers the opportunity to unite and share the love of reading with like-minded people.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1870</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:38:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Come Along to Clean Up Australia Day</title><description>Canterbury City Council is encouraging residents, businesses and schools to lend a hand and take part in Clean Up Australia Day to help keep our City beautiful.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1869</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:04:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The State of the Art Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre opens soon!</title><description>Get involved by designing a poster that tells us &amp;#39;What will MIISC mean to you?&amp;#39; The winning design will be used to promote the centre &amp;#38; the designer will win their choice of a 12 Month Fitness Membership or a 12 Month Sports Team Registration. Entries close February 28, 2011.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=B37713D2-3479-442B-A785-99A0622B630C</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:04:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Technology makes borrowing easier</title><description>Borrowing items at Campsie Library has been made easier with the introduction of new &amp;#39;self checking machines&amp;#39; that use Radio Frequency Identification which allows borrowers to check out their own items and monitor their own loans.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1867</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:05:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia Day – Entertainment!</title><description>The City of Canterbury is proud of the rich diversity of our community and this year&amp;#38;#39;s Australia Day celebrations will provide an opportunity to showcase the values of Respect, Unity and Peace while celebrating Australia&amp;#38;#39;s history.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1866</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:28:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City of Canterbury Welcomes the Year of the Rabbit &amp; Vietnamese Year of the Cat</title><description>Join in the celebrations as we bring in the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit and Vietnamese Year of the Cat, in Anzac Mall, Campsie on Wednesday 2 February.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1865</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 Feb 2011 15:46:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Planning for Community’s Needs</title><description>Residents and community groups are being encouraged to participate in our Lakemba Community Facilities Feasibility Study.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1864</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:52:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> City of Canterbury 2011 Australia Day Fun Run</title><description>The City of Canterbury is inviting residents to challenge themselves in the 2011 Australia Day Fun Run. This year, our 5km Australia Day fun run will follow a new course, again along the Cooks River, this time from Tasker Park, Phillips Avenue Canterbury, to Ewen Park and back.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1863</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:05:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Safely Dispose of Household Chemicals</title><description>If you&amp;#39;re wondering what to do with those unused household chemicals in your cupboards and garage why not come along and dispose of them safely, on Saturday 12 February, 2011 at our FREE Chemical Clean Out Day.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1862</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:09:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia Day Ambassador Announced </title><description>Former Rugby Union player turned coach, Jim Williams, has been proudly announced the 2011 City of Canterbury Australia Day Ambassador.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1861</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:05:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Excitement Builds for Australia Day</title><description>Excitement is building for the City of Canterbury&amp;#39;s 2011 Australia Day celebrations, so if you want to have some fun in the sun stay local and share the spirit of Australia in the City of Canterbury.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1860</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:11:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mayor’s Charity Fund Donates $30,000 Canterbury Hospital Paediatric Unit receives $15,000</title><description>We&amp;#39;ve handed over more than $30,000 to local non-profit community groups and charities as part of the 2010 Mayor&amp;#39;s Charity Fund, including a $15,000 donation to Canterbury Hospital&amp;#39;s paediatric ward, which admits more than 650 children each year.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1859</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:11:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hours of operation of Christmas / New Year</title><description>Over the Christmas and New Year period, there will be changes to the operating hours of some of our services and facilities. For more information, please contact our Customer Service Centre on 9789 9300.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1858</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:33:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Protect your car with a FREE Immobiliser Offer ends 30 December 2010</title><description>We still have a limited number of free immobilisers left and are calling on residents to get in quick and secure their cars before the offer ends at the end of the year.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1857</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:26:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer at our Vacation Care Centres</title><description>Our Vacation Care program provides plenty of choice with fun and inexpensive ways to keep kids entertained in the school holidays.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1856</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 Dec 2010 12:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Holiday fun at your local library</title><description>Our libraries will once again be a fun place for children and teenagers during the upcoming school holidays with a wide variety of creative and interesting activities planned.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1853</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 Dec 2010 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Canterbury Aquatic and Fitness Centre Open Day</title><description>Discover the Canterbury Aquatic and Fitness Centre at a free open day on Saturday 4 December. The day will include free pool entry, Zumba demonstrations, free children&amp;#39;s activities including games and a jumping castle, food and live music. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1852</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 Dec 2010 12:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Managing Retirement Information Session</title><description>We&amp;#39;ve organised a free Managing Retirement Information Session at Campsie Library for residents approaching retirement age to help them plan for a successful transition into retirement. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1851</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 Dec 2010 11:05:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian Cookbooks State Library of NSW travelling display @ Campsie Library</title><description>We&amp;#39;re inviting residents to a fascinating display of reproductions from the State Library of NSW&amp;#39;s collection of original cookbooks at Campsie Library. The display reveals a fascinating culinary story about food trends from the 1860s to the present day.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1850</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 Dec 2010 12:01:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Roof goes on the new $9 million Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre</title><description>Construction works on the new $9 million dollar facility are progressing really well and we&amp;#39;re very excited about having it completed early next year. This is one of the biggest investments in a new community building by Council and things are really starting to take shape. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1849</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:11:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Life Skills and Personal Development Program benefits students</title><description>The School&amp;#39;s Out Program explores important issues relevant to young men and women and helps arm them with the knowledge and skills to develop into healthy adults. Students are learning important life skills through the Program, which covers topics that relate to their own personal development. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1848</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:27:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrate the spirit of Christmas Carols in the Park – Sunday 5 December</title><description>For more than 20 years, thousands of families have packed the Wiley Park Amphitheatre for our Christmas Celebration, and we&amp;#39;d like to extend this fabulous tradition by inviting residents to celebrate the spirit of Christmas at Carols in the Park on Sunday 5 December. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1847</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:37:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The countdown is on! Earlwood Village Festival - Sunday, 7 November 2010</title><description>Come along and enjoy a fantastic day out for the entire family and discover our amazing suburb of Earlwood. The Earlwood Village Festival will be held on Sunday, 7 November, 2010, from 10am in the carpark behind the Earlwood Senior Citizens Centre, corner Homer Street and Joy Avenue, Earlwood. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1845</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 Nov 2010 14:49:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Save Money and Energy with Fridge BuyBack </title><description>Fridge Buyback is an energy efficiency program that actually pays you to reduce your electricity bill and help save the environment by removing your second fridge. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1844</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:27:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lighting Up the Spirit of Christmas in our City</title><description>Each year we celebrate the start of the festive season, with the launch of the City&amp;#39;s Christmas Lights Display in Campsie. In 2010 our Christmas Lights display will be turned on in Anzac Mall, Campsie on Friday 26 November.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1843</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:55:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WetlandCare Australia national competition now open for entries</title><description>Residents are encouraged to enter WetlandCare Australia&amp;#39;s 4th annual National Art and Photography Competition to celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2011.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1842</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 Dec 2010 12:01:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FREE E-Waste Collection Saturday 13 November</title><description>Our annual Electronic Waste (E-Waste) collection will take place at the northern end of the Shakespeare St car park in Campsie to coincide with National Recycling Week. Do your bit for the environment and bring your unwanted E-Waste items to the collection.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1841</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:24:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Authors Talk – Margaret Ruckert - The Joys of food in poems and poetry</title><description>Come along to a special Author&amp;#39;s Talk session on Friday 26 November by Margaret Ruckert, who&amp;#39;ll be talking about her latest book You Deserve Dessert: Fact, Fiction &amp;#38; Fable. You Deserve Dessert celebrates the joys of food in delicious poems and stories full of whimsical cheer. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1840</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:54:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Earlwood Village Festival - Sunday, 7 November 2010</title><description>Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Earlwood at the Earlwood Village Festival on Sunday, 7 November. There&amp;#39;ll be free rides, farm animals, market stalls, live entertainment and fun for the whole family!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1839</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 Nov 2010 14:50:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mary McKillop Reserve Renaming Event</title><description>To commemorate the canonisation of Mary MacKillop, St Mel&amp;#39;s Parish Campsie has organised an outdoor mass at 10am on Sunday 7 November at Mary McKillop Reserve, Cnr Canterbury Rd and Berna Street, Canterbury. The mass will take place between 10am to 11am. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1838</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:23:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wolli Valley to be transformed into one of inner Sydney's best reserves</title><description>The NSW Government announced it had added another 10.45 hectares of bushland and open space to Wolli Creek Regional Park in Sydney&amp;#39;s south, almost doubling the size of the reserve.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1837</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:15:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Community Garden in Lakemba</title><description>On Saturday 30 October we&amp;#39;re holding a public meeting to discuss with residents what the new community garden at Jubilee Reserve Lakemba hopes to achieve and provide information on how residents can obtain a plot at the garden.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1836</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 Nov 2010 09:18:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mental Wellbeing is Happiness: Chinese Mental Wellbeing Day</title><description>In celebration of Mental Health Month, Council is proud to present Mental Wellbeing is Happiness: Chinese Mental Wellbeing Day. The day will raise awareness of good mental health and wellbeing amongst the Chinese speaking community and to break down the stigma relating to mental illness. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1835</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:09:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Carers Week - 17-23 October - Celebrate the contribution of Carers</title><description>To celebrate Carers Week we will be hosting a free information expo and morning tea on Thursday 21 October, 2010 including information stalls, entertainment, massage and gentle exercise as well as guest speakers. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1834</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:11:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Workshops for Young Women</title><description>Learn a range of new skills by attending the Young Women of the World workshops at the Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC). The workshops will address topics that are significant to young people including healthy relationships, employment advice and even nutrition and cultural cooking.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1833</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:26:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Good friends help us bounce back - Free event to celebrate Mental Health Month</title><description>Get involved in Mental Health Month by attending a free event on Thursday 14 October to highlight mental illness and celebrate good mental health. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1832</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:08:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Learn a Skill for Life - Enrol now in Learn to Swim</title><description>We&amp;#39;re currently taking enrollments for our Learn to Swim classes. Learning to swim provides you and your children with important skills and the confidence to be able to enjoy water safely. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1831</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 Nov 2010 14:44:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Korean Festival 2010</title><description>Join our community on Saturday 9 October 2010 from 9am to 6pm for a fun day of multicultural performances, food, entertainment and more. The Korean Festival 2010 will take place at Rosedale Park, Campsie. For more information, please call The Korean Society of Sydney on 9798 8800.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1830</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:46:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooks River Eco Festival Sunday 10 October</title><description>Join us for the Cooks River Eco Festival to enjoy a great day of entertainment with an environmental theme. The Festival is a great opportunity for everyone to have fun, learn about our local environment and celebrate the work that has been done to restore and beautify the Cooks River.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1829</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:25:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Planning for our Ageing Population</title><description>Council is currently developing an Ageing Strategy which will highlight the needs and aspirations of our current ageing population and assist Council plan for the future needs of active and healthy older people.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1828</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:26:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spring Garden Competition winners announced</title><description>Mayor Robert Furolo MP has congratulated the winners of the 2010 Spring Garden Competition at a special awards ceremony on Saturday 25 September. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1827</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:24:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Community groups benefit from $83,000 in grants from Council </title><description>Council has issued 83 grants totalling $83,787 to local community groups as part of our Financial Assistance Program. This year&amp;#39;s successful recipients covered many innovative projects, each designed to contribute to community development and harmony. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1826</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:35:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Have your say - with our Community Survey</title><description>As part of our Community Engagement Strategy, we will be conducting surveys and public forums to find out what you think regarding the importance and satisfaction of Council services and facilities. This is just one of the ways we are working hard to improve the range and quality of our services. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=12F6D200-B858-4F21-B5BC-B2AEC3CF778F</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nominations open for the 2010 Ron Rudder Community Access Awards</title><description>Nominations are now open for the 2010 Ron Rudder Community Access Awards.The Awards acknowledge people who are working to remove barriers and assist our residents with a disability. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1824</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2010 11:32:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Operation Carsafe - Protect Your Car with a Free Immobiliser</title><description>Council is offering 175 immobiliser vouchers to local residents whose vehicles were manufactured before 1998 and are deemed to be at a high risk of theft.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1821</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:47:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School Holiday Fun during the Spring break</title><description>You will be spoilt for choice with the range of cost-effective activities available at Council Vacation Care Centres, Belmore Youth and Resource Centre, and Libraries. There is no better way to keep the kids entertained during the Spring break.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1820</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:23:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday fun at your local library</title><description>We&amp;#39;ve organised a great program of free activities for school-aged children at Campsie, Lakemba, Earlwood and Riverwood libraries, and parents and young people will find plenty to do during the upcoming school holidays at their local library. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1819</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:26:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School holiday activities at the BYRC</title><description>BYRC, runs a great range of fun activities and supervised excursions all year round to help young people explore Sydney, learn new skills and make new friends, so drop into Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) for a fun-filled program of events these upcoming school holidays.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1818</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:21:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooks River Fitness Trail - Free Outdoor Fitness Equipment </title><description>Take advantage of the new Cooks River Fitness Trail, an outdoor, self guided exercise system suitable for users of all age groups and abilities. The four stations have been placed at irregular intervals set off the Cooks River Cycle path from Foord Avenue, Ewen Park to Close Street Canterbury. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1816</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:55:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School Holiday Fun at Vacation Care</title><description>You will be spoilt for choice with the range of cost-effective activities available at Council Vacation Care Centres, and with the October school holiday fast approaching, it is a timely reminder for parents that there is no better way to keep the kids entertained during the Spring break.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=6B116F14-8B30-4EA8-A514-6EC43C7637B0</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:50:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nominate a Citizen of the Year</title><description>Nominations are now invited for the 2011 Citizen of the Year Awards, which recognise residents who are making a real difference in the City of Canterbury. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1813</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:42:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Fountain for Riverwood Wetlands</title><description>The installation of a new fountain is a beautiful addition to the Riverwood Wetlands, which has been transformed from an old and under-used paddock into a wonderful recreational area for all residents to enjoy. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1811</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:38:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Affordable Transport for Residents </title><description>Council has made a commitment to continue funding the Bus Brokerage Scheme which provides affordable bus hire for non-profit agencies and disadvantaged community groups in our City. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1810</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:15:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Become a Weedbuster! Weedbuster Week 6-12 September</title><description>Attend a FREE workshop as part of Weedbuster Week and learn how you can help manage weeds and prevant their devasting effects on our environment. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1809</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:53:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get Started…Monthly Computer Workshops</title><description>A series of monthly workshops for beginners at Campsie Library will help residents learn the basics of how to use a computer and the Internet. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1808</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:53:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>$10,000 donation for Pakistan relief</title><description>Council has announced a $10,000 donation to the Australian Red Cross Appeal to help those devastated by the monsoon floods in Pakistan.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1807</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Canterbury Living Library</title><description>The next Canterbury Living Library is on Friday 17 September, from 10am - 1pm at Campsie Library, Amy Street, Campsie. The Living Library brings people together in one-to-one conversation, to encourage understanding, challenge negative stereotypes and reduce prejudice. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=B6E13B29-0A31-4882-97D6-70FE6487C3F2</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:55:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nominations Closing Soon for Design Awards</title><description>Nominations for the 2010 Awards for Design Quality are closing soon and Council is encouraging residents to help recognise great design for development in our City. The Awards are designed to encourage, reward and promote quality design in our City.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1804</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:29:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Entries closing soon for the Spring Garden Competition</title><description>All garden lovers need to get their nominations in quickly for the City of Canterbury Spring Garden Competition. Entries are closing soon for our Spring Garden Competition - so make sure you nominate all the great gardens that help make our City such a wonderful place to live.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1803</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:28:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2010 Year of Women in Local Government</title><description>The 2010 Year of Women in Local Government, is an initiative to improve the participation of women in local government, leadership and management. Local women are encouraged to attend an information session as part of 2010 Year of Women in Local Government.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1802</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free fire alarms for the elderly</title><description>Council is encouraging frail-aged residents and residents with a disability to get involved in Project SABRE (Smoke Alarm Battery Replacement for the Elderly). A program that has successfully installed more than 1,000 smoke alarms since 2003.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1801</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:56:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Child Car Seat Safety Checking Day</title><description>Council is encouraging parents to ensure their child seats are fitted correctly at our FREE Child Restraint Checking Day at the Council carpark, Shakespeare Street, Campsie on Saturday 28 August, 2010 from 9am to 12pm.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1800</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:38:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Take a peek – at Book Week 21 – 27 August</title><description>There&amp;#38;#39;s a fun and exciting week planned to celebrate Children&amp;#38;#39;s Book Week and Canterbury Council is proudly joining libraries across the country in putting a spotlight on a fantastic range of books by Australian authors and illustrators.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1799</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:38:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Record breaking crowds celebrate Haldon Street Festival - 11th Anniversary goes off with a bang!</title><description>The 2010 Haldon Street Festival was a massive success with record crowds of 30,000 people enjoying all that the Festival has to offer and was by far the biggest and best we&amp;#39;ve ever celebrated.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1798</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:09:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Official Opening of the Garden of the World and the unveiling of the Awakening Flower of the Peace Sculpture</title><description>Residents are invited to join us to celebrate the Official Opening of the Garden of the World and the unveiling of the Awakening Flower of the Peace Sculpture at Gough Whitlam Park. These symbolically represent the diversity and the coming together of our community from all over the world.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1796</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:01:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Helping Learner Drivers become safer drivers</title><description>Parents and supervisors of learner drivers should attend this free workshop that will provide practical advice on how to help L plate drivers become safer drivers.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1795</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:01:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SAVE - Lakemba Community Garden</title><description>Canterbury City Council is encouraging residents to get involved in a new initiative: Sustainable Action Values Everyone (SAVE) - Lakemba Community Garden.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1794</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:30:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OurRiver – Cooks River Sustainability Initiative wins Green Globe Award</title><description>The joint council project &amp;#39;OurRiver - Cooks River Sustainability Initiative&amp;#39; won the Green Globe Local Government Sustainability Award at last week&amp;#39;s 2010 ceremony at NSW Parliament House.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1791</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:30:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cooks River improvements recognised by National Riverprize</title><description>The Cooks River Foreshores Working Group (CRFWG) has been announced as one of four finalists for the prestigious International RiverFoundations National Riverprize, which recognises outstanding achievements in river management and restoration by individuals, organisations or agencies in Australia.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1790</link><pubDate>Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:35:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Learning about Recycling</title><description>Council is encouraging residents to join in a tour of the WSN&amp;#39;s Materials Recycling Facility and Garden Vegetation Facility, to learn more about Recycling and Waste disposal.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1789</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:30:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Winner’s of Australia’s Got Talent – Justice Crew – Headline the 2010 Haldon Street Festival!</title><description>This landmark event is going from strength to strength and this year we have an even more exciting line-up of live entertainment, rides for the kids, market stalls and mouth-watering international cuisine.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1788</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:12:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Awards for Design Quality</title><description>Nominations for the 2010 Awards for Design Quality for development in our City are now open. By entering these awards you can be recognised for your contribution to design in the Canterbury local government area and help raise awareness of the importance of good design.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1787</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:37:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Haldon Street Festival – Saturday, 7 August: The World on Your Plate!</title><description>Now in its 11th year, the Haldon Street Festival is the vibrant centrepiece of our annual events program, and we take great pride in this annual opportunity to showcase the diversity in our City.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1786</link><pubDate>Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:51:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City of Canterbury Spring Garden Competition 2010</title><description>The 2010 Spring Garden Competition is one of the most exciting events we conduct each year and Council is calling on local residents to nominate great gardens in our City.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1784</link><pubDate>Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:51:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schools Poster Competition winners announced</title><description>The winners of the 2010 Schools Poster Competition were announced at our Council Meeting on Thursday 22 July, 2010. The competition was judged in three age groups and prizes included book vouchers to the value of $250, $150, $100 and a gift trowel and gardening gloves.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1783</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 Aug 2010 09:33:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tree inspection fee</title><description>A fee of $50 now applies to the submission of a tree inspection application form by an applicant. Multiple trees at the one property can be applied for under the one fee. For more information, please call 9789 9300.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=3FC91C2A-B7DC-4357-8A4E-2B8EF7CAF1D6</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 Aug 2010 09:33:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Haldon Street Festival – only weeks to go!</title><description>The Haldon Street Festival is going from strength to strength and this year we have an even more exciting line-up of live entertainment, rides for the kids, market stalls and mouth-watering international cuisine!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1781</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:20:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrate Local Government Week in Canterbury</title><description>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, children&amp;#38;#39;s services, aquatic centres, parks, town centres, footpaths, roadworks and events.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1780</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:56:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Crime Writer Shamini Flint visits Campsie Library</title><description>Come along to a special Author&amp;#39;s Talk session on Wednesday 4 August by crime fiction writer Shamini Flint. Shamini is in Australia for the Byron Bay Writer&amp;#39;s Festival and we&amp;#39;re very lucky that she&amp;#39;s stopping by our City to talk about her fantastic books.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1779</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:55:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Gross Pollutant Trap to help protect Cooks River</title><description>Work is almost complete on a new Gross Pollutant Trap (GPT) at Turrella Reserve which will help keep tonnes of rubbish from entering Wolli Creek and the Cooks River. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1778</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Movie Night for NAIDOC Week</title><description>Residents are invited to an Evening with Grant Saunders at the Hursltone Park RSL Club, ABC TV producer of Message Stick, an award winning film called Black and over 15 short films and documentaries.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1777</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:50:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stepping On Program to prevent falls in older people</title><description>Council has partnered with the Sydney South West Area Health Service to present the FREE Stepping On falls prevention program for older people. Click on the link above to find out more.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1776</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:58:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free graffiti removal kits for residents</title><description>Following the fantastic success of Council&amp;#39;s campaign on Graffiti Action Day earlier this year, residents are again being offered FREE graffiti removal kits to remove graffiti vandalism from their property. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1775</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:58:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bengali Book Selection meeting @ Lakemba Library</title><description>Members from the Bengali speaking community are being asked to help select new library resources for the City of Canterbury.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1774</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:17:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Little Green Steps towards sustainability -- Toddlers become environmental heroes</title><description>The Little Green Steps Program brings sustainability practices to Council-run children&amp;#39;s centres. The Program has so far been a fantastic success since it began in October last year. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1773</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:12:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Appointment of new Directors</title><description>Our Mayor and General Manager are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors to succeed the long serving Directors of City Works and City Planning, Bob Bullivant and Robert Davidson respectively, who are retiring after almost 67 years combined service at Canterbury.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1772</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:12:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Domestic Violence Service to benefit from $8000 grant</title><description>Council is proud to provide the Domestic Violence Pro Active Support Service with $8000 in funding to allow this important service to continue operating in our City.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1771</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:12:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How big is your environmental footprint? FREE Device Measures Energy Usage</title><description>Residents are encouraged to take advantage of a device available from Council which helps monitor power and energy usage. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1770</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:12:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Planning proposal to rezone certain land in the vicinity of Wolli Creek, Earlwood</title><description>We have prepared a planning proposal to rezone certain land in the vicinity of Wolli Creek, Earlwood. The exhibition of the Planning Proposal will commence on Thursday 10 June 2010 and finish Friday 9 July 2010.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1768</link><pubDate>Fri, 9 Jul 2010 12:40:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Campsie Food Festival a massive success!</title><description>The 2010 Campsie Food Festival was a massive success with more than 16,000 food lovers flooding Beamish Street for a taste of one of Sydney&amp;#39;s biggest Food Festivals.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1766</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 09:56:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New DCP Improves Access and Mobility for people with a disability</title><description>Council has recently endorsed a new Development Control Plan (DCP) that will improve access and mobility for people with a disability in our City. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1765</link><pubDate>Fri, 9 Jul 2010 12:40:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Men’s Shed Open for Business</title><description>Council is excited to provide the Canterbury Men&amp;#39;s Shed with a brand new home to help them carry out their important work. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1764</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jun 2010 12:39:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Campsie Food Festival – Only days to go!</title><description>Saturday 5 June, 10am - 4pm Beamish Street, Campsie. 60 Stalls serving international cuisine, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, entertainment for the whole family plus- eating competitions and free food samples!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1761</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jun 2010 12:39:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Focus on Language</title><description>Residents of non-English speaking backgrounds are encouraged to join our Community Language Reference Group at Campsie Library to help us select community language materials. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1760</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:57:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Greek Culture on Display at Earlwood Library</title><description>Celebrate Greek Culture at Earlwood Library on Monday 31 May with Greek dancing, singing, poetry recitals and traditional Greek food. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1759</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 Jun 2010 10:03:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Library and Information Week: 24-28 May - Access All Areas </title><description>Discover your local libraries as part of Library and Information Week (24-28 May) with a range of FREE programs and activities organised throughout the week. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1758</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 Jun 2010 10:04:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mouths Water for Campsie Food Festival – 5 June</title><description>60 Stalls serving international cuisine, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, entertainment for the whole family plus- free dumpling samples and Korean desserts!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1756</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 09:49:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bi-lingual and heritage tours held on Cooks River</title><description>RiverLife Interpretive Tours takes participants along stretches of the Cooks River, which flows from Chullora to Botany Bay. The tours are conducted by trained, locally-based volunteers who are familiar with the Cooks River catchment area.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1754</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:21:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Talking Law in Your Language - Law Week - 16-22 May</title><description>Residents are invited to a series of free law talks by members of the legal profession, which will be presented in a range of community languages at various City of Canterbury Libraries as part of Law Week 2010.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1753</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 11:20:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Authors Talk – Don Tate The War Within</title><description>Join us on Thursday 29 April by Vietnam veteran Don Tate, who&amp;#38;#39;ll be talking about his book The War Within, a story which tells us of his trouble-strewn path to manhood, participating in one of the most unpopular wars ever fought and struggling to find a place in society.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1752</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:07:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Event Volunteers Needed - Be part of some of Sydney’s best Festivals!</title><description>Be part of some of Sydney&amp;#39;s best Festivals and get a back stage pass to Council events. Whether you&amp;#39;re an events student interesting in learning the ins and outs of event management or you&amp;#39;d just like to be part of our massive celebrations, we need you!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1751</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 16:06:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruiting environmental champions! - Earthworks Course – 1 May</title><description>Come along to this interesting, interactive and hands-on course that helps people understand how we can reduce waste and live more sustainably in our daily lives.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1750</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 May 2010 12:30:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Taking Action Against Graffiti - Free graffiti removal kits for residents</title><description>Council is taking a stand against graffiti vandalism as part of the first Graffiti Action Day on Sunday, 2 May 2010. Graffiti Action Day helps raise awareness amongst our community about the effects of graffiti vandalism and sends out a message that it will not be tolerated.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1749</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:05:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Join the Saver Plus program</title><description>Saver Plus is a financial education and matched savings program that assists people to build savings for their own or their children&amp;#39;s education and in doing so strengthens their capacity to save. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1747</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:09:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Riverwood site – Mayor Reassures Community</title><description>Following allegations that Council had not properly contained asbestos at the site of the Riverwood Indoor Sport and Fitness Centre the public can rest assured that there is no health risk to residents and construction workers.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1746</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:05:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Draft documents on public exhibition</title><description>View our documents that are currently on public exhibition.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1743</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:28:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Survive the HSC!</title><description>The City of Canterbury will be hosting a range of HSC talks at Campsie Library covering many topics including History and English and even ways to stress less during exams.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1740</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:14:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Construction begins for new $9 million Riverwood Indoor Sports and Fitness Centre</title><description>Construction has commenced on the Riverwood Indoor Sports and Fitness Centre, which is one of the biggest investments in a new community building by Council. The Centre will be an ultra modern facility and will cater for a variety of indoor sports.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1739</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:50:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Campsie Food Festival in 2010!</title><description>Foodies will love Campsie&amp;#39;s transformation into a bustling market place on Saturday 5 June. Join us and treat yourself to an array of exotic foods from countries like France, Hungary and Portugal as well as some traditional favourites from Japan, Thailand and Turkey.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=0E4C6774-CA33-4D0D-B131-F08BF81B0F61</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:56:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Don’t be a Tosser! Keep Rubbish Off Our Streets</title><description>Canterbury City Council has joined forces with Ashfield Council to run an education campaign throughout April, urging people to take responsibility for their rubbish. The campaign aims to clean up our area and educate the community about the effects of littering.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1737</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:21:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Popular RiverLife tours return in April</title><description>RiverLife interpretive tours return this year with the popular &amp;#34;Tales of Tempe&amp;#34; walk to kick off the start of the program. Learn about the interesting history and ecology of the Cooks River by taking one of these fantastic tours.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1736</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:21:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Day at the Races for Seniors</title><description>Residents aged 65 and over are invited to come along for a flutter at Canterbury Park Racecourse on Wednesday 14 April from 12noon-3pm. Tickets are only $5 per person and includes entry to the racecourse, race book and lunch. Tickets can be purchased from our Community Services Counter.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/resources/documents/2010_Race_Day_Flyer.pdf</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:46:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Library Resources for Bengali Community</title><description>Council has welcomed a $60,106 grant from the State Government to establish a new collection of Bengali-language library materials and activities at the City of Canterbury Libraries.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1733</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:47:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wolli Creek Fishway Complete</title><description>A new fishway at Wolli Creek will enhance breeding opportunities for native fish and improve the biodiversity of our waterways.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1732</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:10:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School holiday activities at the BYRC</title><description>If you&amp;#39;re a young person in the Canterbury area drop into the Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) for a fun-filled program of events these upcoming school holidays. There will be everything from cooking workshops and bowling to rock climbing and day trips to the Easter Show and IMAX.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1731</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:27:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Home for the Men’s Shed</title><description>Council is pleased to provide the Canterbury Men&amp;#39;s Shed with a brand new home on Clissold Pde, Campsie. The Canterbury Men&amp;#39;s Shed has been operating in our City for a number of years and does a great deal in reducing social isolation and loneliness amongst older men.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1729</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Apr 2010 15:39:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday fun at your local library</title><description>Parents and young people will find plenty to do during the April school holidays at their local library. There&amp;#39;s a great program of free activities for school-aged children at Campsie, Lakemba, Earlwood and Riverwood libraries.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1728</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Apr 2010 10:10:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School holiday fun with Vacation Care!</title><description>Enrol your children in Council&amp;#39;s Vacation Care Program to ensure they experience an action-packed school holidays this Autumn. Kids will be entertained all day with a range of activities available ranging from creative arts and crafts to outdoor games and sporting activities.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1727</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>X Marks the Spot Youth X Festival - Friday 16 April</title><description>The 2010 Youth X Festival is set to be bigger and better than ever, with loads of free entertainment, live music, rides and information stalls for local young people.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1725</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:23:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Council unveils Economic Development &amp; Employment Strategy</title><description>Council has unveiled &amp;#39;Towards 2032 - Economic Development and Employment Strategy&amp;#39;. A strategy that outlines a range of actions to promote economic development and employment generation across our City.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1724</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:05:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FREE Poetry Evening at Earlwood Library</title><description>Come along to a free Poetry Evening at Earlwood Library. Residents will have the chance to hear poems by well-known Australian poets and help aspiring poets get their work published.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1723</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:51:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>$5000 towards drug and alcohol prevention</title><description>A $5000 donation from Council&amp;#39;s Community Safety Committee will assist the Canterbury Drug Action Team (CDAT) in supporting a number of drug and alcohol prevention projects in our Community.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1722</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:44:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Living Library returns to Campsie</title><description>The next Canterbury Living Library will be held on Friday 26 March from 10am to 1pm at Campsie Library. The Living Library gives visitors the opportunity to &amp;#34;borrow&amp;#34; a &amp;#34;living book&amp;#34; for an informal, half-hour chat.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1721</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:44:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New SES truck a welcome relief</title><description>The Canterbury State Emergency Service (SES) has received a welcome boost with the official hand over of a new response truck. The new truck will help the SES volunteers respond to emergencies even faster.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1720</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:05:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Protect Your Car with a Free Immobiliser </title><description>Residents with high-risk vehicles are being encouraged to protect their car against theft by installing a free car immobiliser currently available from Council.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1719</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:05:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating Harmony</title><description>Come along and celebrate the City of Canterbury&amp;#39;s cultural diversity on National Harmony Day 2010. As part of Harmony Day Celebrations, Council will host a cultural event at Campsie Library on Thursday 18 March.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1718</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:04:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Living Library</title><description>Check out Canterbury Living Library on Friday 26 March, from 10am - 1pm at Campsie Library, Amy Street, Campsie. The Living Library brings people together in one-to-one conversation, to encourage understanding, challenge negative stereotypes and reduce prejudice.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1717</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:06:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clean Up Australia Day Volunteers Out In Force</title><description>Hundreds of local volunteers helped clean up our City as part of Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 7 March. This year, 5.3 tonnes of rubbish was collected from 29 clean up sites across our City.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1716</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:18:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Exhibition of Draft Economic Development and Employment Strategy and Draft Town Centres DCP</title><description>We have released 2 important draft strategy documents for public comment -Towards 2032 - our City of Canterbury Economic Development and Employment Strategy &amp;#38; a new DCP for Belfield, Belmore, Campsie, Croydon Park, Earlwood, Hurlstone Park, Lakemba, Narwee, Punchbowl and Wiley Park town centres.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=3122F703-001E-41A4-8AFD-251392FF8131</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:07:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Authors Talk – Heather Goodall - Aboriginal History of our Region</title><description>Come along to a special Author&amp;#39;s Talk session on Tuesday 9 March at Campsie Library. Historian Professor Heather Goodall will be talking about her new book &amp;#34;Rivers and Resilience&amp;#34;.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1714</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:18:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ita Buttrose to speak at Campsie Library Seniors Week Celebrations</title><description>The City of Canterbury is privileged to have prominent journalist and businesswoman Ita Buttrose as Seniors Week Ambassador for 2010. Listen to Ita discuss her life and her passions about health and fitness. Includes question and answer time at the end.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1713</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:21:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrate Seniors Week – Live Life!</title><description>To celebrate Seniors Week a number of activities have been organised across our City ranging from computer training to osteoporosis information sessions, to a Seniors Fun Day and a Seniors Even Bigger Day Out!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1712</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 Mar 2010 11:33:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Say Books! Lapsit Reading Program Helps Babies Learn</title><description>Reading aloud to babies encourages a range of important skills, like talking and understanding language, imagination, concentration, creativity, listening and problem solving. So if you&amp;#39;re a parent of a baby why not participate in the Say Books! FREE Lapsit Reading Program.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1711</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:45:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Youth Drive to Stay Alive Program</title><description>The Youth Drive to Stay Alive Program is reducing dangerous driving amongst young people in our community and teaching them the right skills to become responsible drivers.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1710</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:45:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Creating Pathways for Employment for Women in Canterbury-Bankstown</title><description>Council is proud to be offering the Canterbury Community Centre rental subsidy to help them complete the Lakemba Workforce Renewal Project.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1709</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:57:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>April Holiday Activities @ Belmore Youth Resource Centre</title><description>The BYRC provides an extensive school holiday program and throughout the Autumn School Holidays we&amp;#39;ve got everything from a visit to the Easter Show, bowling, rock climbing, a trip to the movies and a fabulous finale with the Youth X Festival taking place at Belmore Stadium!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1708</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:06:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Local Sporting legend wins Cole Classic</title><description>Local sporting champion Judy Playfair has won the Cole Classic Ocean Swim in the age category of 55 to 59 years.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1707</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 Mar 2010 08:37:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>$10,000 Grant for Gardens of the World</title><description>A $10,000 grant from the NSW State Government will help Council complete the third and final stage of the Gardens of the World Project at Gough Whitlam Park.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1706</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 Mar 2010 08:37:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrate International Women’s Day “Renew, Refresh, Revive – Women and Health” </title><description>Women&amp;#39;s Health Day is designed to highlight the importance of the health and wellbeing of women and is jam-packed with workshops, entertainment and activities. So come along and enjoy a great day!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1705</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:57:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redevelopment of Lakemba Library and Senior Citizens Centre</title><description>Council will soon be starting renovations on the Lakemba Library and Senior Citizens Centre as part of a multi-stage redevelopment which will transform them into modern and accessible facilities.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1704</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:19:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrate Seniors Week!</title><description>Seniors Week 2010 will be celebrated from March 21-28 and there is so much happening around the City of Canterbury! The theme this year is &amp;#39;Live Life&amp;#39;, which embraces the philosophy that it&amp;#39;s never too late to learn new skills, meet new people or find a new hobby. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1703</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:52:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Falls Prevention Program for Local Elderly</title><description>A new grant will fund the new Active in Canterbury and Bankstown Program, which will include a number of falls prevention initiatives, working in partnership with community organisations and the Sydney South West Area Health Service Health Promotion Service.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1702</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 Mar 2010 11:59:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Household Chemical Clean-Out Success! 17,000kgs of Chemicals Safely Disposed </title><description>This year&amp;#39;s Household Chemical Clean-Out collection at Campsie attracted almost 500 residents, doing their bit for our environment by handing in unwanted and expired chemicals from around their homes for safe disposal.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1701</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:31:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mental Health Information </title><description>Council has partnered with the Inner West Information Project (IWIP) to deliver free information on mental health and respite services for local residents. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1700</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:23:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Green Thumbs Up for School Poster Competition</title><description>Enter the 2010 Schools Poster Competition and you could win some great prizes! This year the theme is &amp;#34;Green Thumbs - Great Gardens&amp;#34;. So get painting, drawing, cutting and creating before the compeition closes!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1699</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:23:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Mother’s Fitness Group</title><description>Come along and enjoy a program that is aimed at providing specialised fitness and health services to new mothers through a weekly session with a qualified fitness instructor. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1698</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:22:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eating Healthy To Reduce Your Cancer Risk Chinese Information Session</title><description>We&amp;#39;re encouraging Chinese-speaking residents to attend a FREE information session on Thursday 25 February to learn about healthy eating to reduce the risk of cancer, the the leading cause of death in Australia. Annually, cancer claims the lives of tens of thousands.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1697</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:28:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Save Money and Energy with Fridge BuyBack</title><description>Do your bit for the environment and take part in the Fridge Buyback scheme. If you have an unused second fridge sitting around at home you can arrange to have it picked up free of charge.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1693</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:02:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fall in Love at your Library! Library Lovers Day – Sunday 14 February</title><description>Come along to one of our local libraries on Valentines Day and help celebrate all that&amp;#39;s great about our local libraries.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1692</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:01:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sustainability ideas for Renters</title><description>As it&amp;#39;s often difficult to know what you can and can&amp;#39;t do as a renter to help you reduce your environmental footprint at home, we&amp;#39;re encouraging residents who rent their homes to attend a FREE Green Renters Workshop, which will teach you how to live more sustainably. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1690</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:01:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Safely Dispose of Household Chemicals</title><description>Come along and get rid of all your unused chemicals on Saturday 13 February, 2010 at Canterbury City Council&amp;#39;s FREE Chemical Clean Out Day.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1689</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:52:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month</title><description>The City of Canterbury Joins Forces With Ovarian Cancer Australia to Help Drive Life Saving Awareness Of Ovarian Cancer In Our Community. Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Don&amp;#39;t leave it until the 11th hour!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1688</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:51:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Community Information Directory available online!</title><description>The latest version of the Community Information Directory is available online and contains information about the many services and organizations available in the City including community and government services, childcare, education, recreation, multicultural services, employment, health and more.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=93F06EB5-9937-4938-AB74-EEB34257DF97</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:11:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>True Aussie Spirit on show</title><description>Our Australia Day celebrations at Gough Whitlam Park were a fantastic success and we thank everyone who attended for making the day so memorable. Thousands of local families from all different backgrounds came along to celebrate one thing - being Australian.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1686</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:11:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2010 Citizen of the Year Awards announced</title><description>This year&amp;#39;s inspiring Citizens of the Year were announced at a special ceremony on Friday 22 January, at Council&amp;#39;s Administration Centre.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1685</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:04:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redevelopment of Picken Oval</title><description>Council to contribute $130,000 towards the redevelopment of Picken Oval in Croydon Park, transforming the Oval into a state-of-the-art playing field for our local AFL players.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1684</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:03:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Little Green Steps towards sustainability</title><description>Canterbury City Council is participating in an exciting new initiative to implement sustainability practices to Council-run children&amp;#39;s centres.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1683</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:43:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruiting environmental champions!</title><description>Get involved with an interesting, interactive and hands-on course. Join in the next Earthworks waste education course!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1681</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:42:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia Day – 1 week to go!</title><description>Excitement is building in the lead up to Council&amp;#39;s Australia Day celebrations. Bring the family and enjoy an exciting, fun-filled day!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1679</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:37:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia Day Ambassador Announced</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said he is proud to announce the 2010 City of Canterbury Australia Day Ambassador, Sport Aerobics Athlete Lauren Djamirze.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1677</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:44:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Action-packed activities during the Summer school holiday </title><description>There&amp;#39;s plenty of fun and inexpensive ways to keep the kids entertained these Summer school holidays. Our program offers a range of ways to beat the boredom bug this summer with plenty of fun and inexpensive ways to keep kids entertained during the holidays.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1676</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:40:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New SES trucks for better disaster response</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, today handed over a new truck to the Canterbury State Emergency Service (SES) Unit to help its volunteers respond to emergencies faster.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1673</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:44:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leigh Place Retirement Housing celebrates 20 years</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, recently marked the 20th Anniversary of Leigh Place Retirement Housing with a celebration with residents and staff.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1672</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:44:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School Holiday Swim Program </title><description>These school holidays (Monday 21 December - Friday 22 January), our Aquatic Centres at Roselands and Canterbury have organised a school holiday swim program just in time for summer. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1671</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:27:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ron Rudder Community Access Awards announced</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP today congratulated the winners of our 2009 Ron Rudder Awards Program - Feasty Café Riverwood, Campsie Uniting Church Drop-In and advocate, Ted Yallop.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1669</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:41:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School holiday activities at the BYRC</title><description>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 Summer holidays.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1668</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:14:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Holiday fun at your local library</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said our libraries will once again be a fun place for children and teenagers during the upcoming school holidays with a wide variety of creative and interesting activities planned. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1667</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:29:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer at our Vacation Care Centres</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP encouraged parents to consider our vacation care program as a way to beat the boredom bug these summer holidays.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1666</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:16:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Residents become environmental champions</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Councillor Robert Furolo MP, yesterday presented eight certificates to our Earthworks waste education participants.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1665</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:29:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Overwhelming support for Canterbury Town Centre’s new plans</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said Council was overwhelmed by the support received from the community for the proposed Masterplan for Canterbury Town Centre and Riverfront Precinct.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1664</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 08:56:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Campaign helps stop drink driving </title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is reminding the community about the importance of not drinking and driving, with the introduction of a new Awareness Program.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1663</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 08:56:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>20 Years of Celebrating Christmas with Carols in the Park</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said he is looking forward to the 20th Anniversary of Carols in the Park on Sunday 6 December. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1662</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:15:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Carols in the Park</title><description>Pack a picnic rug, cushions and warm up your voice in preparation for our 20th Anniversary Carols in the Park at Wiley Park Amphitheatre on Sunday, 6 December. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1661</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:15:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fighting homelessness in Canterbury</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is excited to announce Canterbury Youth Services (Youth Accommodation Association) as a new youth service provider to be located at the Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC).</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1660</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 10:31:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Food and Toys needed this Christmas</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging the community to support the Mayor&amp;#39;s Christmas Food and Toy Appeal.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1659</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:01:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lighting Up the Spirit of Christmas in our City</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, invites the community to celebrate the start of the festive season with the launch of the City&amp;#39;s Christmas Lights Display in Campsie on Friday 27 November.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1658</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:07:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sportz ’N Snagz in Belmore</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, encourages young people between the age of 12 to 24 to attend Sportz &amp;#39;n Snagz, a free monthly activity for young people in the City of Canterbury.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1656</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:42:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Search is on – for our Citizen of the Year </title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo, is inviting nominations for 2010 Citizen of the Year Awards. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1655</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:30:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Keep E-Waste out of landfill</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1654</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:50:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Child Restraint Safety Check Day</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1653</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:19:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Helping Learner Drivers become safer drivers</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1651</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:56:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>White Ribbon Day - ‘Not Violent, Not Silent’ - 25 November</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1650</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 09:16:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chinese Book Selection meeting @ Campsie Library</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1649</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:28:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employability: Career Planning Workshops</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1648</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:48:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employability workshops</title><description>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!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/resources/documents/employ-wkshps-2009.pdf</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:47:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Live in the moment with Author James Knight</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1646</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:41:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Earlwood Village Festival - Sunday, 1 November 2009 -- Supporting Our Local Community</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1645</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:07:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Plant A Tree to Green Our City</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is encouraging local residents to lend a hand in Council&amp;#39;s Community Tree Planting initiative.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1644</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:41:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nominate a Citizen of the Year </title><description>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. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1643</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:18:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Save $$ &amp; Energy with your second fridge</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1641</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Diwali Festival Celebration</title><description>Join us on Thursday 15 October at Campsie Library for a celebration of Indian Culture in the City of Canterbury!</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1640</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:56:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Korean Book Selection meeting @ Campsie Library</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1639</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:37:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Carers Week – Anyone, Anytime</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1638</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:58:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mental Health is Gold: Vietnamese Mental Wellbeing Day</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1637</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:53:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Carers Week Expo -- Wednesday 21 October</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=22F670FF-43FE-4FF9-B0E8-1D69F95A735D</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:30:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nominations open for the Ron Rudder Community Access Awards</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1635</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:40:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mental Health Week - "Sign up, Link in, Get involved"</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo, encouraged residents to &amp;#39;sign up, link in, and get involved in Mental Health Week to highlight mental illness and celebrate good mental health.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1634</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:58:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Become a living book and tell your story</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1633</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:59:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New vision for Canterbury Town Centre</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=992F9A9E-C03C-4833-869C-78BFEF3C92EC</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:46:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City of Canterbury Sponsors Korean Festival</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1631</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:58:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Little Green Steps</title><description>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&amp;#39;s centres. This one-year project will involve centre staff, children and their families. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=AB587955-216E-40AC-853A-7B5F2237500F</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:49:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Walk to Work Day – Better Health, Cleaner Air</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1629</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:48:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spring Garden Competition winners announced</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, recently congratulated the winners of the 2009 Spring Garden Competition.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1628</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:48:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School holiday activities at the BYRC</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1627</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:38:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday fun at your local library</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1626</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:37:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School Holiday Fun at Vacation Care</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is reminding parents that Council&amp;#39;s Vacation Care Program is an inexpensive way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/html/1816-vacation-care-program----october-2009.asp</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:38:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World-first Library Management System now at Canterbury</title><description>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 &amp;#39;Libero V6&amp;#39;, a new Library Management System which will enhance our community&amp;#39;s experience at our libraries.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1624</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:47:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ron Rudder Community Access Awards</title><description>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. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=E0F8D398-847A-435B-B4C0-AFAA7736DD6D</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:47:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2009-2010 Grass Roots Sponsorship Program</title><description>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. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1622</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:18:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you know what happens to your recycling after it has been collected?</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=DB4977D5-3CEB-49CB-8AAF-D9865D6F623F</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:29:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spring Garden Competition and Workshops</title><description>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. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1619</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2009 15:30:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New art exhibition at Campsie Library</title><description>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. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1618</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:27:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Adult Learner's Week -- 1-8 September</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1617</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:09:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Community groups benefit from $78,000 in grants from Council</title><description>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&amp;#39;s Financial Assistance Program. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1616</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:21:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Operation Bounceback</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1615</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009 10:15:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Environmental Expo - Saturday 29 August 10am - 3pm</title><description>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. </description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1614</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:32:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Authors Talk @ Canterbury Tara Winch</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&amp;guiValue=B6E13B29-0A31-4882-97D6-70FE6487C3F2</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:48:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Take a peek – at Book Week</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, said there&amp;#39;s a fun and exciting week planned to celebrate Children&amp;#39;s Book Week.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1612</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:04:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RECORD BREAKING CROWDS CELEBRATE HALDON STREET - 10th Anniversary goes off with a bang!</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1611</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2009 15:37:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Helping Learner Drivers become safer drivers</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1610</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:56:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel back in time with Author Susannah Fullerton</title><description>The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is inviting residents along for a rare opportunity to meet one of Australia&amp;#39;s leading authorities on 19th and early 20th century writers.</description><link>http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1609</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:55:55 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>

