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Cumberland City Council Takes Bold Steps to Advance Equity, Opportunity, and Community Resilience

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.

29 May 2025

Greener Future Takes Root as Cumberland City Council Marks 1,000 Trees Planted to Boost Canopy and Biodiversity

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.

27 May 2025

Game-Changing $32.8m Infrastructure Upgrades Revitalise Merrylands' Roads, Drainage, and Public Services

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

22 Apr 2025

Cumberland City Council Resolves to Remove “Racism Not Welcome” Signs

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.

28 Mar 2025

Celebrate Nowruz in Merrylands – A Cultural Celebration of Spring!

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.

21 Mar 2025

Together We March Forward: Cumberland's Commitment to Accelerating Gender Equality

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.

7 Mar 2025

Cumberland’s Senior Residents "Shine Bright" at the 2025 Annual Seniors Festival

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

4 Mar 2025

Ramadan Street Festival: A massive TWO nights of Cultural Celebrations, Food, and Fun in Auburn!

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.

3 Mar 2025

Cumberland City Council Celebrates the Year of the Snake with a Vibrant Lunar New Year Event

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.

31 Jan 2025

Cumberland City Council Honours Inspirational Role Models for their Notable Contributions in the Local Community

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.

30 Jan 2025

Cumberland City Council Enhances Playgrounds to Foster Stronger Communities

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.

14 Jan 2025

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.

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Cumberland City 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 City 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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