Cumberland Conversations Podcast

Welcome to the February 2024 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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This month we have:

* Guest Professor Sebastian Pfautsch giving tips on how to stay safe from the effects of urban heat.
* An update on the Pippita Rail Trail Masterplan
* The ⁠⁠⁠⁠latest community consultations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and initiatives in Cumberland.

Welcome to the January 2024 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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In this summer episode we have:

• A special interview with Greg Page, original lead singer and founding member of The Wiggles, and CEO of Heart of the Nation.

Welcome to the December 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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In this Christmas Special we have:

• A special interview with Aussie cricket legend Merv Hughes, talking about his career highlights, workplace safety (even in international sport), and the importance of looking after your mental health. 
• A catch up with the Place and Engagement Team.

Welcome to the November 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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This month we have:

• The latest news on the Westmead South Master Plan.
• An update from Cumberland Police.
• Out and about with the Place and Engagement team at Diwali.
• The ⁠⁠⁠⁠latest community consultations⁠⁠⁠⁠ and initiatives in Cumberland.

Welcome to the October 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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In this months episode, we have a local business special:

• An update on the Prospect Hill Heritage and Related Places Integrated Heritage Interpretation Plan.
• All about the upcoming community activations in Merrylands Civic Square.
• The latest news on the Trade Up to a Better Future - Try a Trade Discovery Day in November.
• The ⁠⁠⁠latest community consultations⁠⁠⁠ and initiatives in Cumberland.

Welcome to the September 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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In this months episode, we have a local business special:

• An update on the Draft Local Shop Study, currently underway across Cumberland.
• All about the Cumberland Business Assist Program, which has been launched in Regents Park.
• The ⁠⁠latest community consultations⁠⁠ and initiatives in Cumberland.

Welcome to the August 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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In this episode:

• An update on the Safer Cities: Her Way program.
• All about the Merrylands Civic Square Opening
• The ⁠latest community consultations⁠ and initiatives in Cumberland.
•  A visit to this year's Cherry Blossom Festival.

Past episodes

July 2023

Welcome to the July 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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In this episode:

• An update on our Walking and Cycling Strategy.
• The ⁠latest community consultations⁠ and initiatives in Cumberland.
• Spotlight on the Cherry Blossom Festival.

June 2023

Welcome to the June 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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In this episode:

• An update on our Smart Places Strategy and Action Plan.
• The latest community consultations and initiatives in Cumberland.

Welcome to the May 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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In this episode:

• The Public Spaces Planning and Design team explain the process to design and update playgrounds, parks and masterplans.
• How a community initiative became a proposal to name an oval after a local resident.
• The ⁠latest community consultations⁠ and initiatives in Cumberland.

Welcome to the April 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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In this episode:

• A Youth Week interview with Council's new Business Studies Intern
• An update from the Cumberland Police Youth Officer about their Youth programs and initiatives

Welcome to the March 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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In this episode:

• The Cumberland Local Heritage Awards for 2023.
• Learn about the Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate.
• Latest updates and tips from Cumberland Police.
• The latest community consultations and initiatives in Cumberland.

Welcome to the February 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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This episode features: 

• Learn about the services offered by Granville TAFE for CALD students.
• Latest updates and tips from Cumberland Police.
• The latest community consultations and initiatives in Cumberland.

Welcome to the January 2023 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast.

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This episode features: 

• Learn about the new Safer Cities: Her Way program.
• Catching up with the Customer Service Team.
• The latest community consultations and initiatives in Cumberland.

Welcome to the December 2022 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast. 

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This episode features: 

• Author Kristel Thornell talks about why, her new novel is set in Merrylands.
• An update from Cumberland Police with tips for the local community.
• Catching up with the Place and Engagement Team.

Welcome to the November 2022 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast. 

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This episode features: 

• John Khoury from our Place Team interview's Brook Dixson from Delos Delta about Council's Smart Places Project, what it's working towards and how the community can get involved.
• Philippa highlights just a few of our current community consultations. Head to our Cumberland Conversations website to make sure you have your say and keep informed.
• Sally Ajami, Multicultural Liaison Officer from Cumberland Police, shares some tips regarding current community safety issues and current initiatives including 'Coffee with a Cop', Cook Islands Day and the Race to Safety event.

Welcome to the October 2022 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast. 

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This episode features: 

• Information about the new Community Voice Panel initiative.
• Our Resource Recovery team give an update about the environment and recycling.
• Plus - the latest community consultations and initiatives in Cumberland.

Welcome to the September 2022 episode of Cumberland Conversations Podcast. 

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This episode features: 

• A special interview with our Director Environment and Open Spaces and Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon, Executive Director of the “Cities Revitalisation and Place” branch at Transport for NSW.
• Learn about great open spaces initiatives that Cumberland has participated in, including the Open Streets Program, Summer Night Fund Program, Streets as Shared Spaces, and the Festival of Place.

Listen to the August 2022 episode and hear about the latest community news.

This episode features:

• Dan Collins, the Coordinator of our Community Development team, talks about our refreshed Community Grants Program and many other ways the team connects with and supports our community
• Joshua, our Homelessness Project Officer interviews special guest speaker, Trina Jones, CEO of Homelessness NSW, about their role, their vision and Homelessness Week
• Adam, our landscape architect, explains his role in providing open space design services to enhance our open spaces and deliver best practice in the development of our landscapes and how you can provide feedback on plans for the Prospect Pipeline Corridor, which is currently under community consultation.

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Listen to the July 2022 episode and hear about the latest community news.

In this episode our Director Community and Organisation Development - Melissa Attia talks about the Cherry Blossom Festival and we the President of the Greater Cumberland Business Chamber - Immanuel Selvaraj.

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Listen to the June 2022 episode and hear about the latest community news.

This episode features an interview Rebecca Reynolds, our Children's Recreation Officer and coordinator of our Healthy Kids Pitch. Rebecca talks about our free sporting clinics for kids and the healthy kids initiative portal full of helpful information for parents.

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Listen to the May 2022 episode and hear about the latest community news.

This episode features an interview with the owner and director of Grind & Co in Pemulwuy, Christine Ousman.

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Listen to the April 2022 episode and hear about the latest community news.

This episode features interviews with a special guest youth leader, Jahin Tanvier, and our Homelessness Project Officer.

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Listen to the March 2022 episode and hear about the latest community news.

In the episode, we interview Mayor Lisa Lake and Corey Jones, Manager Strategy and Improvement about our Community Wellbeing survey.

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Listen to the February 2022 episode and hear about the latest community news.

In this episode, we interview local businessman and founder of Rashays, Rami Ykmour, in the lead up to Business Month in March.

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Listen to the January 2022 episode and hear about the latest community news.

In this episode, our Director Community and Organisation Development - Melissa Attia, speaks with Ronni Kahn AO, founder of OzHarvest.

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Listen to the December 2021 episode and find out about the latest community news.

In this 'Christmas special' episode:

• A special update from our new General Manager, Peter Fitzgerald, includes his vision for Cumberland in Greater Sydney
• Meet the Place and Engagement Team
• Our Resource Recovery team provide special Christmas recycling tips to help you through the festive season
• Hear about the latest community consultations and initiatives in Cumberland presented by our Community Engagement Team.

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Listen to the November 2021 episode and find out about the latest community news.

In this episode:

• Charlie Ayoub, Executive Manager for the General Manager's unit discusses caretaker mode and how Council operates 
• Special guest Suma Pillai, Community Development Coordinator, House of Welcome talks about a recycling initiative they run in conjunction with Council
• Alina and Joey from the Resource Recovery team answer your waste related questions for National Recycling Week.

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Listen to the October 2021 episode and find out about the latest community news.

In this episode our Community and Business Engagement team members discuss reopening of our services, current consultations, upcoming events, business initiatives and community centres including the newly built Eric Tweedale Stadium.

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Listen to the September 2021 episode and find out about the latest community news.

In this episode we get an update on our Community Support Exchange, COVID vaccinations and an overview of our Customer Service team.

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Listen to the August 2021 episode and find about the latest community news:

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Listen to the July 2021 episode of Cumberland Conversations and:

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