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Cumberland Welcomes New Mayor and Deputy Mayor to the new term of Council

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the election of Councillor Ola Hamed as Mayor and Councillor Michael Zaiter as Deputy Mayor of Cumberland Council, following an Extraordinary Meeting of Council on Wednesday, 16 October 2024.

17 Oct 2024

Cumberland Council’s Popular Moon Festival returns to Lidcombe

Cumberland Council’s Moon Festival is returning to Lidcombe on Saturday 21 September 2024 from 5pm to 9pm.

18 Sep 2024

Tickets are selling fast for Cumberland City Council’s Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival

The countdown is on until the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival takes over the Auburn Botanic Gardens from Saturday 17 August to Sunday 25 August.

9 Aug 2024

Cumberland Council enhances community safety with new defibrillator installations

Cumberland Council is launching an educational campaign aimed at increasing public awareness and knowledge about the use of AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) within the LGA with a focus on the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community.

26 Jul 2024

Hello Kitty to make comeback for her 50th Birthday Year celebrations at Cumberland Council’s 2024 Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival

The Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival is returning to the Auburn Botanic Gardens this August and will celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th birthday, as part of the jam-packed program held across nine days from Saturday 17 August to Sunday 25 August.  

11 Jul 2024

Civic Park Upgrade Project Grand Opening Ceremony marks milestone for the Pendle Hill Community

The $17.5m Civic Park Upgrade Project in Pendle Hill has officially reopened to the community following a major transformation.

24 May 2024

Join the Fun: Back to Guildford Festival to unveil exciting new look for Guildford Laneway!

Cumberland Council is inviting the community to explore the new upgrades in Guildford at a free family friendly event: The Back to Guildford Festival on Saturday 25 May.

17 May 2024

Cumberland’s Senior Residents given special treatment for annual Seniors Festival

Cumberland Council honoured its oldest residents through a series of activities as part of this year’s Seniors Festival.

27 Mar 2024

Nowruz Celebrations set to take over the streets of Merrylands this March

Experience a night of vibrant celebrations with traditional music, performances and dancers at Cumberland Council’s Nowruz event on Saturday 23 March.

15 Mar 2024

The spirit of Ramadan will be embraced at Cumberland Council’s Ramadan Street Festival

The Ramadan Street Festival will be showcasing the diverse cultures and traditions of Ramadan on Saturday 16 March.

15 Mar 2024

Easter Celebrations will be returning to Merrylands for another Easter Eggs-travaganza

The Easter Bunny will once again be hopping its way to Central Gardens in Merrylands for the return of Cumberland Council’s Easter Celebrations.

7 Mar 2024

Cumberland Council unveils first look at the Pippita Rail Trail

A first look at the proposed Pippita Rail Trail has been revealed by Cumberland Council, with locals encouraged to share their thoughts on the project’s vision for a new connection between Lidcombe Train Station and Sydney Olympic Park.

12 Feb 2024

Cumberland writers shine at Cumberland Council’s Young Writers Awards

Some of Cumberland’s youngest wordsmiths have been recognised and celebrated at Cumberland Council’s Young Writers Awards, held at The Granville Centre.

7 Feb 2024

Cumberland Council to celebrate Year of the Dragon with three jam-packed events for this Lunar New Year

Ring in the year of the Dragon with Council’s Lunar New Year events held across Cumberland from Friday 9 February to Sunday 11 February.

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