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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.

16 May 2023

Cumberland Council’s Schools Reconciliation Day

More than 200 students from schools across Cumberland gathered at Prospect Hill to unite, learn and celebrate Aboriginal culture at Cumberland Council’s Schools Reconciliation Day.

11 May 2023

Thousands flocked to Auburn for Cumberland Council’s Ramadan Street Festival

Auburn Road was transformed into a food bazaar for the Ramadan Street Festival on Saturday 15 April.

21 Apr 2023

Cumberland Council encourages community members to sign up to free National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) information session.

Residents, people with disability, parents and carers are invited to learn how to maximise their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plans at a free information session in April.

11 Apr 2023

Cumberland Council to celebrate Youth with events and activities for Youth Week 2023

It’s time for Cumberland’s youth to be in the spotlight as they showcase their talents, take part in competitions and most importantly have fun this Youth Week.

3 Apr 2023

Active Fest set to take over Lidcombe with a jam-packed day of fun, fitness and laughter

For the first time, Cumberland Council will be hosting Active Fest, a community day for children and young people dedicated to outdoor fun, games and activities.

27 Mar 2023

Cumberland Council to host Eggstravagant Easter Celebrations

The Easter Bunny will be hopping, skipping and jumping all through Central Gardens Nature Reserve as part of Cumberland Council’s Easter Celebrations.

24 Mar 2023

Cumberland Council encourages safety around waterways with Water Safety Campaign

Cumberland Council is promoting the importance of safety and awareness around waterways by launching a Water Safety Campaign in a bid to prevent drowning related incidents.

14 Mar 2023

Cumberland Council recognises women’s achievements at International Women's Day Awards

As part of the celebrations for International Women’s Day, Cumberland Council hosted an Awards Ceremony at the Holroyd Centre in Merrylands to acknowledge the achievements of women in the community.

13 Mar 2023

The Granville Centre set to come alive with festivities as Cumberland Council celebrates Nowruz

Cumberland Council will be hosting an evening of drums, music, singers and feasting as part of Nowruz celebrations on Saturday 18 March.

10 Mar 2023

Cumberland Council prioritises youth mental health at the first Youth Mental Health Summit

Cumberland Council is working towards breaking down the barriers around youth mental health by working to establish a Youth Mental Health Action Plan.

9 Mar 2023

Cumberland Council celebrated linguistic and cultural diversity at International Mother Language Day

Cumberland Council highlighted multilingual education by embracing cultural and linguistic diversity at International Mother Language Day.

3 Mar 2023

Cumberland Council granted $53.7m to build new Hyland Road Sporting Complex

Greystanes is set to become home to a regional state-of-the-art sporting facility after Council secured $53.7million in funding under the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.

17 Feb 2023

Cumberland City Council encourages residents to help tackle environmental challenges by participating in Clean Up Australia Day

Cumberland City Council will once again encourage its residents to stand up and clean up their local area by participating in the Clean Up Australia Day initiative on Sunday 5 March 2023.

15 Feb 2023

Cumberland City Council Embraces Equity and calls for nominations for the Cumberland International Women’s Day Awards

To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, Cumberland City Council will be recognising the outstanding achievements of women in Cumberland City at an International Women’s Day Awards Ceremony which will be held on 8 March 2023 at the Holroyd Centre in Merrylands.

9 Feb 2023

Cumberland City Council honours community heroes and welcomes new residents at an Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony

Three residents and a community organisation have been recognised for their dedication to the Cumberland community at Council’s Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony.

27 Jan 2023

The Cumberland City Community commemorates the Anniversary of the 46th Granville Train Disaster

More than 100 people joined together to commemorate the 46th Anniversary of the Granville Train Disaster to acknowledge the victims and those affected by Australia’s worst rail disaster.

20 Jan 2023

Cumberland City Council will be celebrating the Lunar New Year in style with a weekend full of festivities held from Friday 3 February to Sunday 5 February.

For the first time, Council will be bringing in the new year with three events held across multiple locations including Lidcombe, Auburn, and Berala.

19 Jan 2023

Cumberland City Council gears up to celebrate diversity and community at the annual Australia Day event on 26 January

Cumberland City Council’s Australia Day event is set to take over Holroyd Gardens in Merrylands with a jam-packed program on Thursday 26 January from 6-9pm.

17 Jan 2023

Cumberland City Council celebrates seniors at the 2023 Seniors Festival

Cumberland City Council will be celebrating its senior residents with 12 days of free activities, events and online workshops as part of the annual Seniors Festival.

16 Jan 2023

Cumberland City Council welcomes $1 million of funding as part of the NSW Government’s Safer Cities: Her Way Program to make public spaces safer for women and girls in Cumberland City.

Cumberland City Council will be putting the safety of women and girls first with plans to revamp infrastructure and amenities in public spaces under the Safer Cities: Her Way Program.

22 Dec 2022

Cumberland City Council rolls out Stepping On Program to encourage seniors to live confident and active lifestyles

Cumberland City Council is encouraging seniors to step outside with confidence and avoid fall related injuries with the Stepping On Program.

21 Dec 2022

The Parramatta Cumberland Family & Domestic Violence Prevention Committee shines a light on Domestic and Family Violence with a Race to Safety initiative

Community members, Councillors and staff from Cumberland City Council and City of Parramatta Council have experienced a day in the life of a victim experiencing Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) at the Race to Safety initiative.

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