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Cumberland Council to host inaugural Spring Fair in Berala during school holidays

For the first time ever, Cumberland Council will be hosting a Spring Fair on Thursday 28 September at the Berala Community Centre.

18 Sep 2023

Cumberland Council will be celebrating the Moon Festival with a family fun day in Lidcombe

Take a trip to the moon this September as Cumberland Council’s popular Moon Festival makes its way to Lidcombe on Saturday 30 September 2023.

15 Sep 2023

Tickets are selling fast for Cumberland City Council’s Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival – don’t miss out on your chance to win a trip to Japan

The countdown is on until the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival takes over the Auburn Botanic Gardens from Saturday 19 August to Sunday 27 August.

7 Aug 2023

Merrylands Civic Square transforms town centre into a vibrant bustling multifunctional public space

The long-awaited $11 million Merrylands Civic Square officially opens to the public on Friday 4 August, offering residents and visitors a bustling state-of-the-art multifunctional public space.

20 Jul 2023

Experience a slice of Japan at Cumberland Council’s 2023 Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival

Tickets to Sydney’s most Instagrammable and favourite flower festival are now on sale!

11 Jul 2023

Residents encouraged to sign-up to Cumberland Council’s Community Centres - Term 3 Programs

Council is rolling out a series of FREE activities and services for children and adults across Community Centres in Cumberland this July.

10 Jul 2023

Cumberland Council secures partnership with Parramatta Eels National Rugby League Women’s (NRLW) Team

Cumberland Council paves the way for women’s rugby league as the Parramatta Eels National Rugby League Women’s (NRLW) Team signs a two-year partnership, making Cumberland their new home.

30 Jun 2023

Cumberland Council to honour Indigenous communities for NAIDOC Week 2023

Cumberland Council will be hosting a series of community events across Cumberland to mark NAIDOC Week 2023, from Sunday 2 July to Sunday 9 July.

26 Jun 2023

Cumberland Council pays tribute to Australian rugby league legend, footballer and coach Tommy Raudonikis with an official plaque

A sea of fans donned in black and white gathered at Lidcombe Oval for the official unveiling of the Tommy Raudonikis OAM Plaque, in honour of the late Australian rugby league icon

22 Jun 2023

The Cumberland Jobs and Youth Expo makes a return to the Granville Centre this June

Young people and community members are being encouraged to Trade Up to a Better Future at the upcoming Cumberland Jobs and Youth Expo, being held at the Granville Centre in Granville on Tuesday, 13 June.

9 Jun 2023

Cumberland Council celebrates diversity, resilience and inclusion as it marks Refugee Week

Refugees will be seen, heard and celebrated this June as Cumberland Council marks Refugee Week.

7 Jun 2023

Cumberland Council rolls out Community Pantries in Cumberland to help combat the rising cost of living

Cumberland Council is rolling out a new community program to help struggling residents and families amid inflation and the rising cost of living.

2 Jun 2023

Cumberland Council commences construction of Civic Park and Pendle Hill Wetland Improvement Project

Civic Park in Pendle Hill is undergoing a major revamp, with construction of the Civic Park and Pendle Hill Wetland Improvement Project currently underway.

17 May 2023

Cumberland Council seeks Expressions of Interest for Youth Mental Health Working Group

Cumberland Council is taking action on youth mental health by working to establish a Youth Mental Health Working Group.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Cumberland Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.

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