Bilal El-Hayek
Bilal El-Hayek is the Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown, Australia, known for his community engagement and initiatives aimed at promoting local pride. He recently made headlines for inviting Super Bowl champion Jordan Mailata, a local hero, to receive the keys to the city, highlighting Mailata's achievements and inspiring youth in the area.
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Recent news mentions
Bilal El-Hayek, the mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown, highlighted the growing concern of the community regarding safety during Ramadan.
Australie : la plus grande mosquée du pays ciblée par des menaces
Tunisia· 2026-02-20
Bilal El-Hayek, mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown Council, expressed that the community was feeling 'very anxious' due to the threats against the mosque.
Australian police investigate threat against mosque
Taiwan· 2026-02-20Bilal El-Hayek is the Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor who invited Hanson to attend the Ramadan night markets.
Violent message targeting Muslims received amid Pauline Hanson remarks
Australia· 2026-02-18
Bilal El-Hayek is the Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor who addressed concerns about construction delays.
The next Sydney pool facing cost, timeline blowoutsAustralia· 2025-07-31
Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek has invited Super Bowl winner Jordan Mailata to receive the keys to the city.
Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek has invited Super Bowl winner Jordan Mailata to receive the keys to the cityAustralia· 2025-04-21
