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Council’s event page lists Saturday 7 November for Rockdale’s free Diwali Festival, but an older release gives a different date. Here’s the latest visitor and road-closure information.
Bayside business owners can attend a free AI workshop in Banksia on Thursday 29 October, with practical demonstrations and time for questions.
Bayside Council is asking residents to help shape its litter and illegal dumping strategy by 10 November, with proposals for hotspot monitoring, bins and education.
Free Greek-language technology classes begin at Rockdale Library on 2 November. See the four dates, topics and how to book.
NSW’s $50 weekly toll cap rebate is open for claims. Here is who qualifies, which trips count and how Bayside drivers can apply.
NSW has scrapped the proposed 15 November T4 and T8 timetable changes. Bayside commuters will keep their current services while rail reliability work continues.
Bayside’s 2026 photography competition is open until 31 October, offering a $4,300 prize pool and a new Built Design category.
An upgraded Bayside Waste Services app is launching on 17 October, with request tracking, automated updates and collection information for residents.
Council is proposing clearer criteria, two-year venue allocations and new reporting requirements. Feedback closes 29 October.