Media Releases

Cumberland City Council vehemently opposes the NSW Government’s proposal to convert 45 hectares of valuable green, open space, at Carnarvon Golf Course into a cemetery.

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Cumberland City Council, in partnership with the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW, marked Homelessness Week 2025 with a youth-focused workshop designed to raise awareness and empower young people to drive social change.

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In recognition of Aged Care Employee Day on 7 August 2025, Cumberland City Council is shining a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of the Seniors & Disability Services team, and the success of their Seniors Club Cumberland project.

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Get ready to snap, stroll and soak up the blossom magic at the 2025 Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival, returning to the stunning Auburn Botanic Gardens on Saturday 16 August to Sunday 24 August.

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In celebration of Plastic Free July 2025, Cumberland City Council is proud to highlight the success of its Banners to Bags campaign, a community-driven and creative initiative turning waste into opportunity.

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Environmental monitoring at the Holroyd Gardens Carpark shows vine-covered structure reduces surface temperatures by up to 50%, improves thermal comfort by 10°C and lowers air temperatures by up to 2.5°C.

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In celebration of Refugee Week 2025, Cumberland City Council will host a vibrant community celebration on Tuesday 24 June 2025, at The Granville Centre from 10am to 1pm.

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Cumberland City Council is excited to announce the upcoming rebuild of Granville Park, Merrylands, with construction set to commence in the middle of 2025.

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Cumberland City Council has reaffirmed its leadership and vision by endorsing a series of major Mayoral Minutes at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday 28 May, reinforcing its commitment to women in sport, community hardship support, flood relief efforts, and housing advocacy.

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In celebration of World Environment Day on 5 June 2025 , Cumberland City Council proudly marked a major milestone in its Covering Cumberland in Cool Canopies Project by planting its 1,000^th tree.

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Cumberland City Council has successfully completed a series of major infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving roads, drainage, and essential public services in Merrylands.

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At its ordinary meeting on 26 March 2025, Cumberland City Council debated a motion regarding the removal of the “Racism Not Welcome” signs currently displayed across the Local Government Area (LGA). Following a thorough discussion, Council has resolved to remove all 50 signs.

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Experience a night of vibrant celebrations with traditional music, cultural performances, and dancers at Cumberland City Council’s Nowruz event on Saturday 22 March from 7pm to 10pm.

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Cumberland City Council is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 with a series of empowering events and initiatives to honour women from all walks of life within the community.

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Cumberland City Council is proudly celebrating its senior residents with a lively and heartwarming lineup of activities at the 2025 Seniors Festival.

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Get ready for a weekend of cultural celebrations, delicious food, and community spirit at Cumberland City Council’s Ramadan Street Festival on Saturday, 8 March and Sunday, 9 March along Auburn Road, Auburn. This annual event is the perfect chance to embrace the rich traditions of Ramadan, while coming together as a community to eat the night away under the stars.

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Cumberland City Council invites the community to celebrate the Year of the Snake at its exciting Lunar New Year event at Auburn Park on Saturday, 8 February 2025, from 5pm to 9pm.

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Cumberland City Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Local Citizen of the Year Awards, recognising and honouring individuals and groups who have selflessly devoted their time and effort in making a positive impact across Cumberland.

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Cumberland City Council has been delivering upgrades to playground and recreational spaces across Cumberland, making it easier for families to connect, play and stay active.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.  

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