To begin the year, BBS was honoured to be awarded the Jack Mundey Environment and Heritage Award 2025. On behalf of the Society, Ian Bailey attended the Australia Day ceremony at the Town Hall to receive the award from Mayor Bilal El-Heyek. BBS organised a Clean Up Australia Day event at Deepwater Park in March. …
DetailsKey Activities and Achievements: Challenges and Future Directions: Conclusion: The Bankstown Bushland Society remains committed to protecting and preserving our local bushland. We are proud of our achievements over the past year and grateful for the dedication and support of our members, volunteers, and partners. We look forward to continuing our work to ensure a…
DetailsRegen edge work is a challenge, often left to last or not at all. Mulching and planting is a common treatment. To achieve effective results it is often necessary to prioritise working the bad over the good. The first 8 pics are Before & Afters giving an idea of our roadside edge work at Lambeth…
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THE risk of flooding in areas immediately surrounding Bankstown Airport might have increased because of a large amount of landfill deposited on the airport site in recent years, according to two Bankstown councilors.
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The deal, which dates back to 1999, saw council agreeing to swap a narrow section of land it managed for the State Government near the intersection of Milperra Road and Henry Lawson Drive for airport owned land near Bankstown Basketball stadium.
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Cr Stromborg’s stance on issues that could see further expansion of Bankstown Airport is far too late and reeks of political grandstanding at its best. Our councillors have short memories after their verbal abuse towards three local residents, who addressed council’s proposal for a land swap agreement in April 1999.
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I strongly oppose the expansion of Bankstown airport and I’m pleased that Crs Stromborg and Winterbottom are moving to have Bankstown Council rescind its previous recommendation to the Minister for Land and Water Conservation, as previously requested by many Bankstown residents, including myself.
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