Community News

Cumberland Council has launched a new community safety campaign ‘Living Safely’, delivered in partnership with NSW Police. Protection against scams, home security, vehicle security and domestic and family violence are among the key priority areas addressed by the campaign. “Improving community safety and reducing crime is a Cumberland Council priority. It is paramount that our […]

City of Parramatta and Transport for NSW are introducing 40km/h speed limits on roads that have lots of pedestrians on and around them. The maximum speed limit for these roads will be 40km/h at all times. Lower travel speeds improve a driver’s ability to stop quickly and react to the unexpected. A vehicle that hits […]

Darcy Street in Parramatta’s CBD reopened to pedestrians and vehicles on Saturday 30 November as work progresses on the Parramatta Square precinct. “The reopening of Darcy Street is another step in the development of Parramatta Square, as major improvements continue to take place around the CBD,” City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Bob Dwyer said. […]

City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Bob Dwyer has welcomed the release of the University of Sydney and Western Sydney University’s vision for Greater Parramatta and the Olympic Peninsula (GPOP). The report card, released today, notes the region has developed beyond expectations in recent years and presents one of the biggest growth opportunities in Australia. […]

City of Parramatta Council is inviting local residents and businesses to have their say on upgrades to recreational and community spaces in North Granville. The draft North Granville Community Facilities Masterplan, which is now on public exhibition, provides a long-term plan for developing social infrastructure, including open spaces and plazas, cycle paths, playing fields and […]

Cumberland Council is encouraging residents new to the area to attend one of its free educational Discover Cumberland workshops or bus tours next month. Cumberland Local Government Area has a high level of new arrivals with 25% of the population having arrived in Australia in the last five years as well as many other residents […]

Alive 90.5 FM Chair Gillian Schrickker attended the Aveo Bella Vista Community Open Day. Gillian interviewed Australian Comedian Shane Bourne and Aveo Strategic Group Manager James Wiltshire. You can listen to both interviews below. Leading retirement provider Aveo Group hosted a free open day at the first stage of its $400 million Aveo Bella Vista […]

Mayor for Cumberland Steve Christou is calling for nominations for the region’s Local Citizen of the Year Awards. “In Cumberland, we are known for rolling up our sleeves, working together and getting behind a worthy cause for the common good – this is what makes us strong as a community,” Mayor Christou said. “The Local […]

A sports field in Mona Park could be named in the honour of life-long Cumberland resident and Auburn Shire District Cricket Club Secretary, Michael Wood.   Mr Wood joined Auburn District Cricket Club in 1988 and played grade cricket until 2000. He has been Club Secretary (Executive Officer) for nearly 30 years.   “Michael Wood is well-known in South Granville […]

The Hills Shire Council is urging residents to prepare their homes in advance of severe weather situations following the early start of the Bush Fire Season, declared on September 1, a month earlier than normal, and with Storm Season starting in October. The latest claims data from NRMA Insurance shows that the Hills Shire was […]