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Suburb: Rockdale

Rockdale Diwali Festival date and road closures: what visitors need to know

AI-generated editorial illustration of Diwali lights, rangoli and a community festival street scene, not a photograph of the Rockdale event

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.

Free Greek-language technology classes start at Rockdale Library in November

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Free Greek-language technology classes begin at Rockdale Library on 2 November. See the four dates, topics and how to book.

November train changes cancelled for Arncliffe, Rockdale and Wolli Creek

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NSW has scrapped the proposed 15 November T4 and T8 timetable changes. Bayside commuters will keep their current services while rail reliability work continues.

Future of Kings Wetland back in focus

Wetland surrounded by trees

Kings Wetland near Brighton-Le-Sands and Rockdale needs substantial restoration and weed management as its future comes back into focus.

Free support and information day coming to Rockdale

Community gathering

A free information day at Rockdale Town Hall on 7 October will bring housing, health, employment, education and community support services together.

Free after-hours HSC study sessions open at Bayside libraries

Modern library interior

Four free after-hours HSC sessions will run at Eastgardens and Rockdale libraries from 29 September to 16 October for current Year 12 students.

Record 630 students take part in Rockdale schools football tournament

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More than 630 primary school players from 61 teams took part in the 2026 Sydney FC Primary Schools Cup at Rockdale.

Free spring school holiday activities return to six Bayside libraries

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Bayside Council has announced free spring school holiday activities for children aged 6 to 11 at six local libraries from 28 September to 9 October.

Free Rockdale session explains full-fibre nbn upgrades for apartments

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A free drop-in session at Rockdale Library will explain how eligible apartment buildings can move to full-fibre nbn and what strata groups need to do next.

Free Bayside workshops help households prepare for emergencies

Emergency preparedness kit

Bayside residents can join free emergency-preparedness sessions covering household plans, emergency kits, local weather risks and where to find help.

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