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

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

October 29, 2026

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.

AI-generated editorial illustration of a small business workshop with a presenter and attendees using laptops, not a photograph of the Banksia event.

Free Banksia workshop helps local businesses get started with AI

October 28, 2026

AI-generated editorial illustration of a gloved hand collecting litter near discarded household waste in a generic coastal park; not a photograph of a real dumping site.

Bayside seeks feedback on plan to tackle illegal dumping hotspots

October 27, 2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Today’s Birthday Numerology

Thursday 29 October

BIRTHDAY

29/2

ATTITUDE

39/3

Scorpio

Traditionally, Attitude 3 is associated with creativity, communication, optimism, humour and expression.

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AI-generated editorial illustration of older adults using a laptop and smartphone together in a library setting

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

October 26, 2026

AI-generated illustration of Sydney toll-road traffic with a graphic reading $50 weekly toll cap; not an actual roadside sign.

Bayside drivers can now claim rebates under the $50 toll cap

October 25, 2026

AI-generated editorial illustration of a Sydney double-decker train at a suburban station; not a documentary photograph.

November train changes cancelled for Arncliffe, Rockdale and Wolli Creek

October 25, 2026

AI-generated editorial illustration of a photographer capturing a bay landscape at sunset, not an actual competition entry

Bayside photography competition offers $4,300 in prizes

October 20, 2026