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History and land
Find out about the Darug people’s connection with local land, where different clans lived, and settlement.
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Aboriginal heritage in Cumberland
There are a range of significant Aboriginal sites throughout the Cumberland region.
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Protocols and guidelines
Cultural protocols are customs, values, and codes of behaviour that are important to the identity of a particular cultural group.
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Community engagement, dates and events
Protocols are an important part of all cultures and provide guidance on how to treat and work with people in a respectful and useful way.
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Identity
Understanding Indigenous flags, how and when to fly them and the correct use of terminology are important for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identities.
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Local Environment
Council is aware of how important it is to preserve and improve our local environment for a healthier, greener, cooler place to live.
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Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy
The Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy is a strategic approach to waste management, that supports the Cumberland community to reduce waste, encourages resource recovery and ensures clean public spaces.
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Our local environment
Cumberland is a highly urbanised area on the Cumberland Plain of Western Sydney. Its natural areas and green spaces provide habitats for an abundance of biodiversity.
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Our Catchment Area
Cumberland lies within 2 major water catchments in Sydney, these are the Georges River Catchment and the Parramatta River Catchment.
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Our Local Biodiversity and Strategy
Biodiversity supports ecosystem services that are essential for human survival. Ecosystem services include clean air and water, pollination and temperature control.
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Threats to our environment
Weeds and pest animals are found across Cumberland. Invasive species threaten our valuable biodiversity system, along with climate change and urban heat stress.
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Water and air quality
In order to maintain a high quality of life and protect our natural environment, Cumberland City Council is working hard to improve the water and air quality in our area.
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