Canterbury Bankstown Torch

22/01/2024

ALMOST 10 years after murdering student Jamie Gao inside a Padstow storage shed, disgraced NSW detective and Padstow Heights resident, Roger Rogerson has died.

19/01/2024

JOINING Padstow RSL Club’s Sunshine Club about six years ago and now president, Christine Harmsworth says it was one of the best decisions she’s ever made.
Meeting twice a month on the second and last Tuesdays of the month, the group gathers for a free morning tea and social catch-up one day and then enjoys a bus outing on the next.

JOINING Padstow RSL Club’s Sunshine Club about six years ago and now president, Christine Harmsworth says it was one of the best decisions she’s ever made.

19/01/2024

THE use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone will be banned in NSW from July 1 after Safe Work Australia found there was no safe level of silica in the product.
Rates of silicosis and silica-related diseases in Australian workers have risen substantially in recent years, with a disproportionate number of diagnoses among engineered stone workers.
Eurostyle Stone Bankstown owner Ismil said he saw the changes coming and made the switch to porcelain and natural stone a few years ago.

THE use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone will be banned in NSW from July 1 after Safe Work Australia found there was no safe level of silica in the product. Rates of silicosis and silica-related diseases in Australian workers have risen substantially in recent years, with a disproportiona...

19/01/2024

RETAIL Drinks Australia is ensuring liquor stores are ‘Safe to Serve’, with the launch of a national initiative to better protect its 75,000 strong workforce, with bottle shop operators praising the move.
A Liquorland Greenacre staff member said there was good security at the store and as such, it had been a long time since any incidents of theft.
Bankstown Bottler has had only one theft in the last month.
“It helps that we’re inside the shopping centre, it just give us added security,” he said.
BWS Revesby said theft was not an issue for them, while Liquorland Padstow said they often had “a few cans walk out the door”.
Premix King Punchbowl said they had a robbery last week when “some kids ran off with alcoholic Solo”
Likewise BWS Bass Hill has only had a few minor thefts lately.
“But whatever can be done for even more security, is a good thing,” he said.

RETAIL Drinks Australia is ensuring liquor stores are ‘Safe to Serve’, with the launch of a national initiative to better protect its 75,000 strong workforce, with bottle shop operators praising the move.

18/01/2024

DOES your child love playing rugby but needs to develop their skills and confidence?
Now they can learn from the best with international star and Padstow resident Tetera Faulkner offering ‘scrum and attack’ training and workshops at Riverwood Park.
The former Australian Wallaby and NSW Waratahs player who also starred for the Perth Western Force and Melbourne Rebels, says rugby can take you many places.
“I was a very shy boy but have enjoyed a lot of success and now have friends all over the world and it’s all thanks to rugby,” he said.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/rugby-star-launches-workshop-to-build-youth-skills-confidence/

18/01/2024

FLYING higher than all the others, Bankstown Airport was named Metro Airport of the Year at the 2023 National Airport Industry Awards.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/soars-to-metro-airpot-of-year-win/

18/01/2024

BANKSTOWN CBD will be “future-proofed” from heavy rainfall events with a $24 million upgrade to the stormwater system.
Also see cb.city/DrainageUpgrade for more information and to see a map of the project.

BANKSTOWN CBD will be “future-proofed” from heavy rainfall events with a $24 million upgrade to the stormwater system.

18/01/2024

THE December edition of the Automotive Insights Report (AIR) says the average time it takes to sell a used car is increasing over time – which could mean a discounted price and win for the buyer.
Anthony Motors Padstow salesman John Simpson said that while it is a fantastic time to go used car shopping, it’s important to remember that “you get what you pay for”.
The sales team at My Car Choice Greenacre agreed.
“Most people are focused on holidays or getting children back to school and don’t have as much to spend because of rising rents and mortgages,” a salesman said.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/perfect-time-to-buy-used-car/

18/01/2024

ELIGIBLE patients will no longer have to pay for vaccines at their local community pharmacy under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says that up until January 1, eligible patients for the NIP, faced an administration fee if they received their vaccination at a community pharmacy, but this has changed.
Praising the initiative as providing more choice for patients, Barone Pharmacy Chullora pharmacist Mario Barone said the move would also free up doctors more.

ELIGIBLE patients will no longer have to pay for vaccines at their local community pharmacy under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

18/01/2024

ARE you a passionate and community-oriented business leader happy to impart some wisdom? Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) launched initiative, ‘CEO for a Day’ in 2022, with the aim of connecting aspiring Year 10 to 12 students to senior executives and give them a taste of life in the boardroom and beyond.

ARE you a passionate and community-oriented business leader happy to impart some wisdom? Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) launched initiative, 'CEO for a Day' in 2022, with the aim of connecting aspiring Year 10 to 12 students to senior executives and give them a taste of life in the....

18/01/2024

WITH Sydney residential land values experiencing a decrease of 6.7 per cent, property owners will no doubt breathe a sigh of relief when their land tax assessment bill from Revenue NSW arrives this month.

WITH Sydney residential land values experiencing a decrease of 6.7 per cent, property owners will no doubt breathe a sigh of relief when their land tax assessment bill from Revenue NSW arrives this month. However, local real estate agents are warning the relief will be short-lived as the Government....

17/01/2024

WORK on the Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre upgrade is now expected to start this month and take two years to complete following the appointment of family-owned, commercial building company, Lipman - presently constructing URBNSURF at Sydney Olympic Park. The state-of-the-art centre will feature three heated pools, a children’s water play area, accessible change facilities, onsite cafe, sauna, allied health services and a gym and fitness centre.

17/01/2024

THE Lebanese Muslim Association is collaborating with the NRL and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs to stage a massive family day this Sunday at Gosling Park, Greenacre, with two League Tag competitions being held - a Youth Competition for boys 12-15 years (entry fee $150 a team) and a Mens’ Competition for males aged 16 and above ($200 a team), with the chance of winning $500. To enter your team: https://bit.ly/lmaleaguetag.

17/01/2024

AT the request of Cr Clare Raffan, Bankstown Canterbury Council has written to the Iranian Ambassador, Ahmad Sadeghi, strongly condemning his Government over the deaths of teenager Armita Geravand and Masha Amini, “after altercations with the morality police, and for the continuing suppression and subjugation of Iranian women”. The letter will include a call for the Iranian Government to immediately release Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, who is suffering ill-health and “being held on trumped up charges”.

17/01/2024

TOMORROW is the last chance to jump on a free bus to Cronulla Beach so join the countless others who have packed their swimsuits, towels and sunscreen and get on board on Thursday, January 18.
The buses will depart at: 9am from Roundabout Youth Centre, Panania Railway Station, Belmore Youth Resource Centre and Ashbury Senior Citizens’ Centre; 9.15am from Greenacre Community Centre, Revesby Railway Station, Riverwood Community Centre and the council’s customer car park at Campsie; and 9.30am from Padstow Railway Station and 69 The Mall, Bankstown.

17/01/2024

FORMER Bulldogs and many of their fans turned out at Twin Willows Hotel at Bass Hill to celebrate two birthdays – the pub’s 59th birthday and Bulldogs great Geoff ‘Robbo’ Robinson’s 66th, just before Christmas.
Robbo has been battling throat and tongue cancer and organiser and owner of the Twin Willows, Arthur Laundy, said the amazing turnout on the night was evident of the support he has in the community and football world.
“It was a great night, and to blow the candles out with my closest buddy (Robbo) gave me a great thrill,” he said.
“It was a bottler … a great night with a great bunch of people.
“Can’t wait to do it again.”

17/01/2024

BANKSTOWN Sports Women’s Cricket Club’s First Grade were unlucky with an afternoon rain which meant their Round 12 clash against Gordon was abandoned after 3 overs.
However Second Grade had a terrific win over second-placed Gordon.

BANKSTOWN Sports Women’s Cricket Club’s First Grade were unlucky with an afternoon rain which meant their Round 12 clash against Gordon was abandoned after 3 overs. However Second Grade had a terrific win over second-placed Gordon.

17/01/2024

BANKSTOWN is one of several electorates sharing in $500,000 from the NSW Government through a program that installs life-saving defibrillators at sports facilities.

16/01/2024

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16/01/2024

YAGOONA Community Centre (pictured) will remain closed after it was damaged by a suspicious fire early Sunday morning.
Firefighters were called to the building about 1.47am and extinguished the blaze at the back of the building which engulfed the rear deck, stopping it spreading to the rest of the building.
Police and firefighters are investigating the incident, which is being treated as a suspected act of vandalism.
Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said he was “saddened to hear about the fire”.
“This centre is a meeting hub for the local community and many will be affected by its closure,” he said.
“Any type of vandalism which impacts on our residents will not be tolerated and we will be working closely with police to stamp it out.
“Anyone who may have seen or heard anything in that area late Saturday night or Sunday morning are encouraged to contact police.”

16/01/2024

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of one confirmed case of measles who was infectious while visiting some locations in Lakemba.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/be-alert-for-signs-symptoms-of-measles/

12/01/2024

A BELMORE Boys High School student is celebrating his HSC success which has resulted in him being offered a university placement to study medicine.
What is remarkable about Georgio Yazbek’s success, though, is that he only arrived in Australia from Lebanon two years ago with no English.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/georgio-unable-to-speak-language-two-years-ago/

12/01/2024

FOUR local students are being celebrated for achieving first or equal first in a 2023 HSC course.
The local youth are among the 128 students from across the State who have achieved some of the best results possible in at least one HSC course.
They are Joshua Tamer from St Charbel’s College, first in Arabic Extension; Yara Natfaji from Al Noori Muslim School, first in Earth and Environment Science; David Stanisavljevic from St Euphemia College, first in Serbian Continuers; and Ivona Risktevski from La Salle Catholic College, first in Macedonian Continuers.
Joshua was in London taking part in a leadership program when he got the news.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/students-top-nsw-in-hsc-course/

12/01/2024

AN opportunity to acknowledge, thank and shine a light on the important work of volunteers, International Volunteer Day (December 5), saw many local groups getting together to honour some of the hardest working members of the community.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/shining-light-on-efforts-of-hard-working-volunteers/

11/01/2024

TAFE NSW is seeking input from residents for the first time, on how its training, support services and facilities can better support and enable their community.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/tafe-needs-in-area-feedback/

11/01/2024

SETTING a NSW Athletics record and an all-time best, Georges Hall’s Oliver Facer now also holds the Australian All Time record after winning gold at the National All Schools Title in the U16 Men’s 100m Hurdles in Perth in December.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/oliver-hurdling-way-to-another-gold-ahead-of-taking-on-world/

11/01/2024

AUTHOR, journalist and ABC drive radio presenter, Richard Glover, has stepped away from the microphone and into Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/abc-star-debuts-hilarious-new-book-in-effort-to-make-world-better-place/

11/01/2024

MORE than 100 volunteers from over 40 sporting clubs, have been celebrated at an event at Lady Banks Rooftop.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/club-praising-volunteers-for-labour-of-love/

11/01/2024

AN “abandoned” ute on the side of the road not only raised alarm bells with the council’s parking officers, it triggered a hunt for the mystery owner.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/parking-officers-return-car-that-was-forgotten-not-abandoned/

11/01/2024

GETTING to the beach has never been breezier with City of Canterbury Bankstown’s free Bus to Beach program.
It’s time to pack your swimsuits, your towels and your sunscreen and get on board the free bus service to Cronulla beach on Thursday, January 18.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/jump-on-a-free-bus-to-beach/