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Cumberland Council encourages residents to stay informed about the dangers of asbestos this November for National Asbestos Awareness Month

As part of National Asbestos Awareness Month, Council will be holding a free online asbestos information session plus 45-minute house inspections to help inform residents about the dangers of asbestos and learn how to protect themselves from exposure.

2 Nov 2023

Cumberland Council welcomes the return of Wenty’s iconic dolphin at the Wentworthville Memorial Swim Centre

A beloved local icon, the “Wenty Dolphin” will be returning home to the Wentworthville Memorial Swim Centre, with an unveiling on Saturday 7 October at 10am.

4 Oct 2023

Cumberland Council installs innovative green carpark in Merrylands to combat urban heating ahead of summer

Council is revolutionising urban parking by developing a green prototype carpark, making it the first of its kind in Cumberland.

29 Sep 2023

Councillor Lisa Lake re-elected as Mayor, Councillor Ola Hamed elected Deputy Mayor, of Cumberland Council

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that, following an ordinary Meeting of Council on Wednesday 27 September, Councillor Lisa Lake has been re-elected as the Mayor of Cumberland Council alongside Councillor Ola Hamed, who was elected Deputy Mayor.

28 Sep 2023

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.

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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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