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The corrupt Sydney council worker, his mate’s perks and the $4.5 million scheme

The ICAC investigated allegations the two men favoured a company they had links to when awarding council contracts.

  • Megan Gorrey

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Kim Thanh making the namesake banh cuon.
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Banh Cuon Kim Thanh

Northern-style street food tucked away in an arcade.

The modern interior on West Terrace.

Former Sokyo chef brings surprising dining concept to Sydney’s south-west

Japanese-influenced TokyoSamba opens in Bankstown with a halal menu, alcohol-free drinks and a Brazilian twist.

  • Scott Bolles
An Restaurnt in Bankstown.

An Restaurant

Day breaks and An Restaurant is firing, bowls of pho steaming as they’re ferried from the kitchen to a packed room.

Commuters at Bankstown Station on Monday morning,

‘Miserable’, ‘torture’ but eventually ‘convenient’: On the buses out of Bankstown as long journey to metro begins

Confusion reigned supreme for commuters after the T3 train line officially closed on Monday morning. But the closure is yet to face its greatest test.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo
Sydenham to Bankstown bus replacements.

Why Sydney needs $4 billion a year for future metro projects

As the city’s T3 rail line shuts down for at least a year, the need for serious investment in public infrastructure could not be made more clear.

  • The Herald's View
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A local developer outbid a young couple for a fixer-upper in Sydney’s Leichhardt.

Local developer outbids couple for unlivable $2.28m Leichhardt home

The local developer, who swooped in at the last minute to place the winning bid, said it was a good opportunity to revitalise the area.

  • Kristy Johnson
Canterbury Bankstown Council

City of Canterbury-Bankstown Council: What your candidates said

With five wards, residents in represented by three councillors each.

Eight of the 10 richest LGAs in Sydney have the best access to councillors

One councillor for 2106 people – if you live in the right Sydney suburb

Council amalgamations – and councils that refused amalgamation – have resulted in enormous disparity headed into next week’s local government elections.

  • Nick Newling
THE BRAWL IN SYDNEY

Police called after brawl at under-13s rugby league game

An under-13s rugby league game in Bankstown descended into an ugly brawl as players and adults threw punches at each other.

  • Nigel Gladstone

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