Auburn Review

02/10/2024

Visit Australia’s oldest Parliament to learn about democracy in NSW, and join in the fun for young citizens, future leaders and their families. The Parliament of NSW will hold an open day on Friday, October 11, 9.30am - 3pm, packed with free, fun activities for families with children aged from 4 to 12 years. Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-family-fun-day-at-parliament-of-nsw-tickets-1008060896277

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT NSW PARLIAMENT

Visit Australia’s oldest Parliament to learn about democracy in NSW, and join in the fun for young citizens, future leaders and their families. What will be happening? An open day packed with free, fun activities for families with children aged from 4 to 12 years.

* A voting exercise with the NSW Electoral Commission
* Become a future member of Parliament on the election trail
* Art, craft, chamber tours and much more
* Performers, artists, musicians. Stay tuned!
* Enjoy delicious drinks as well as sweet and savoury delights at our cafe on site

Performances and activities will run all day, so book in for your activity sessions when you arrive! A ticket is required for each person over 4 years who is attending and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All events are fully accessible. Facts sheets will be available in a range of languages. Please contact us with language and accessibility queries.

Before or after your visit to the Parliament of NSW, enjoy the rich cultural experiences on offer from our Family Fun Day partners along Macquarie St at the State Library NSW and Museums of History NSW.

Date: Friday, 11 October 2024

Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm

Location: NSW Parliament House, 6 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000

BOOK NOW - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-family-fun-day-at-parliament-of-nsw-tickets-1008060896277

02/10/2024

Western Sydney Local Health District’s Health Literacy Hub has proven so successful it is now launching across NSW.

WSLHD’s Health Literacy Hub is going statewide!

NSW Health is set to launch the innovative Statewide Health Literacy Hub on Wednesday and Thursday this week marking a significant step toward improving how healthcare information is communicated and understood across the state and it all began here in WSLHD.

Read more on The Pulse https://thepulse.org.au/2024/09/30/western-sydney-local-health-districts-health-literacy-hub-is-launching-state-wide/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_jysr3omm4n

02/10/2024

Places are still available for Cumberland Council's Leisure Links Program Activity Calendar (October to January 2025), designed to provide inclusive opportunities for people with disability to reach their goals and aspirations.

02/10/2024

Congratulations to Cumberland's newly elected Councillors.

Cumberland City Council is pleased to announce the newly elected Councillors following the Local Government elections held on 14 September 2024.

Congratulations to our newly elected Councillors!

Granville Ward

• Steve Christou
• Joseph Rahme
• Ola Hamed

Greystanes Ward

• Diane Colman
• Eddy Sarkis
• Nadima Kafrouni-Saba

Regents Park Ward

• Enver Yasar
• Helen Hughes
• Steve Yang

South Granville Ward

• Paul Garrard
• Ahmed Ouf
• Glenn Elmore

Wentworthville Ward

• Michael Zaiter
• Suman Saha
• Sujan Selventhiran

02/10/2024

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is encouraging residents to follow barbecue safety advice to avoid serious ‘mis-steaks’ during October long weekend celebrations.
FRNSW Acting Commissioner, Paul McGuiggan, said simple precautions and a little bit of planning helps to avoid accidents, prevent fires and keep loved ones safe.
“Have your barbecue set up in an area that has been cleared of vegetation, on a firm, level base sheltered from the wind and away from structures such as your house, garden shed and fences,” Acting Commissioner McGuiggan said.
“Have a supply of water close by and, if possible, a fire extinguisher as well.
“In the event of a fire, we’ll be there…but every second counts and you can reduce your risk of injury or damage by following some simple steps.”
Top barbecue safety tips include:
• Service and maintain your barbecue correctly, following the manufacturer’s instructions for start up and shut down procedures;
• Check gas cylinders for expiry date, rust or damage and make sure connections are clear and fit properly before lighting;
• After use, make sure the gas is turned off at the cylinder;
• Never put flammable liquid on a barbecue;
• Check Total Fire Ban details before lighting your barbecue;
• Keep children away from the barbecue;
• Make sure lighters and matches are in a secure place;
• If a gas leak occurs, and it is safe to do so, shut off the cylinder immediately and allow any gas to disperse; and
• After use, make sure the gas is turned off at the cylinder
Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
Barbecue fire safety fact sheets can be downloaded at www.fire.nsw.gov.au and Total Fire Ban information at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au For further advice or information, contact your nearest FRNSW station.

30/09/2024

Sydney Water has welcomed 1800 primary school children from over 70 classrooms, including Amity College Auburn Campus, to the state’s largest youth sustainability event to inspire water conservation behaviours in young people.
See https://localnewsplus.com.au/challenging-curious-your-minds

30/09/2024

Bring your friends and family along to the Emergency Services Family Fun Day at Wyatt Park on Thursday, October 10, for lots of free fun with our local Police, NSW Fire, SES, GWS Giants and much more.

Join us for Emergency Services Family Fun Day and meet your local heroes on Thursday, 10 October! 🚒🚓

Bring your friends and family to this FREE fun-filled event with our local Police, NSW Fire, SES, GWS Giants, and much more!

For more information, visit: https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/family-fun-day

30/09/2024

PetFest is making a return to Holroyd Gardens in Merrylands on Sunday, October 20, from 10am to 2pm.

PetFest is making a return to Holroyd Gardens in Merrylands on Sunday 20 October from 10am to 2pm.

Council is seeking suitable vendors to provide food and retail market activities, and organisations to join our celebrations!

To be considered for this event, please complete the EOI application form available on our website.

Applications close: 11:30pm, Sunday, 29 September.

For more information, visit: https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/petfest

30/09/2024

ROUND 1 of the 2024-25 Sydney Shires Cricket Competition began on Saturday, with Auburn District Cricket Club (Eagles) taking on the Epping Bulls in a 50 overs a side match at North Epping Oval.

30/09/2024

With the weather warming, and more people going out and enjoying their motorcycles, Police urge the public to take care on the roads while riding.
Traffic South West with the assistance of Traffic Operations conducted a two-day operation on Friday and Saturday nights (September 17-18) targeting speeding offences in and around South West Sydney. Officers took action against 136 drivers and riders for speeding offences with 14 of those for offences over 30km/h or 45km/h over the speed limit.

Officers from Traffic South West with the assistance of Traffic Operations conducted a 2 day operation over last Friday and Saturday night (17th/18th Sept) targeting Speeding offences in and around South West Sydney. Officers took action against 136 drivers and riders for speeding offences with 14 of those for offences over 30km/h or 45km/h over the speed limit.

Following a tragic double fatal involving motorcycle riders and continued complaints about excessive speeds, Traffic South West deployed more than 30 Highway Patrol officers over the two nights. Police issued 136 penalty notices in relation to speed offences and charged 25 people with a range of serious traffic and criminal offences.

Of note, following a pursuit, officers arrested and charged a 26 year old Carlingford man after his speed was checked at 180km/h on Silverwater Road, Silverwater. The rider had his licence suspended on the spot and his motorcycle confiscated for a period of 3 months. The rider is responsible for the daily storage fee of the cycle as well as the towing fee for his motorcycle. He will face Parramatta Local Court on the 31st October 2024.

With the weather warming, and more people going out and enjoying their motorcycles, Police urge the public to take care on the roads while riding. While nobody wants to receive a penalty notice for speeding, the reality of the alternate consequences is much worse and something our officers and your family don't want.

30/09/2024

The BluLink Platform has led to a 26-year-old man’s licence being cancelled and him now facing dangerous driving charges after being stopped by police in the Harris Park CBD.

26/09/2024

If you’re heading away for the school holidays, the NSW Transport Management Centre has a few tips to help you enjoy a safe trip.
Also, don’t forget that Double demerit points will be in force for four days from Friday, October 4 to Monday, October 7 (inclusive).

26/09/2024

Auburn Police hosted its second Police and Principals Forum, with
School Principals and staff to discuss various concerns affecting schools and students.

Today, Auburn Police hosted its second Police and Principals Forum for the year, at Auburn Police Station.
School Principals and staff in the area, were invited to discuss various concerns affecting schools and students.
Attendees were provided with information to assist them with identifying domestic violence matters, Police strategies to support families and avenues for investigation.

26/09/2024

A MAN from Guildford has been charged over an alleged armed robbery in Camden earlier this week.
About 11pm on Sunday, September 22, two men allegedly entered a hotel on Camden Valley Way and threatened a staff member with a hatchet and took about $130,000 in cash.
Less than three days later, Police arrested a 32-year-old man at a home in Guildford and he was charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon and fail to comply digital evidence access order direction.
He was refused bail to appear until his next court appearance in November.

26/09/2024

Police are appealing to road users to stay safe on the road ahead of the upcoming school holidays.
With the aim of keeping the road toll at zero during the school holiday period, police will be out in force to ensure that everyone arrives at their destination safely.
The school holidays begin on Monday (September 30) and conclude on Friday, October 9.
As of Wednesday (September 25), in NSW there had been 221 fatal crashes resulting in 244 lives lost compared with 220 crashes and 248 lives lost at the same period last year.
Commander of the Traffic and Highway Patrol, Acting Assistant Commissioner David Driver, is urging all road users to take personal responsibility for their actions and keep safety as the top priority.
“Police want everyone to get their destination safely and to enjoy the school holidays,” he said.
“Our officers will be out in force over the entirety of the school holidays conducting speed enforcement along with random breath testing and drug testing and will not tolerate actions that put other road users at risk.
“People should anticipate heavier traffic on our roads particularly around popular holiday destinations.
“Please be patient and allow extra travel time with enough planned rest breaks. Police will also perform additional patrols on the major thoroughfares and coastal roads.”
Police will also be focusing on key transport routes on the NSW/Victoria and NSW/Queensland borders.
“We remind everyone that if you are travelling with extra passengers and luggage the additional weight means your vehicle may handle differently and will require extra distance to stop,” Asst Comm Driver said.
“If the road is wet, you will need even more distance between your vehicle and the one in front should you have to stop suddenly.”

25/09/2024

Nominations for the Local Citizen of the Year and Community Pride Awards - Australia Day 2024 are now open.

Nominations for the Local Citizen of the Year and Community Pride Awards - Australia Day 2024 are now open.

If you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the local community, we want to hear from you!

For more information, or to fill in a nomination form, visit:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/local-citizen-year-awards

25/09/2024

Australians are reminded to ‘think pharmacy first’ for the treatment of everyday health conditions, as pharmacists across the country, upskill to deliver more for patients.
Pharmacy Guild of Australia National President and Cairns pharmacist, Professor Trent Twomey, said pharmacists were doing more for their patients than ever before, providing Australians with more choice and more affordable primary health care options.
“Already highly qualified health professionals, pharmacists are upskilling to increase the scope of the services they deliver, including being able issue prescriptions and advice for minor ailments like earaches, skin conditions and UTIs and administering a range of vaccinations,” Professor Twomey said.“Pharmacists are a critical part of a holistic health system. We are putting our hands up to do more, to take the pressure of GPs and, more importantly, to keep Australians out of emergency departments,” Professor Twomey said.
“With pharmacy playing a more versatile role in the health care system, Australians with more serious conditions can be seen by their GP faster, when they need it most.”
New research reveals overwhelming support for pharmacists to step up, with 9 in 10 Australians saying they backed pharmacists to offer more primary health care services.
The data also shows pharmacists are highly trusted, with 82 per cent of Australians saying they have confidence in their pharmacist to provide health advice for common, non-complex conditions.
Professor Twomey said the good news is with more than 36,107 pharmacists working across 5,900 community pharmacies nationwide, access to health care services has the potential to be better than ever.
“On this World Pharmacist Day, we celebrate the critical role community pharmacies play in keeping Australians healthy and easing the burden on the greater health care system.”
More than 95 per cent of metropolitan Australians live within 2.5 kilometres of a pharmacy, with 83 per cent of regional Australians withinfive kilometres. Many pharmacies are open evenings and weekends, further facilitating access.
Visit www.findapharmacy.com.au
See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-WuQDRNxQs&t=12s

Through thick and thin, the good times and the bad, community pharmacy is here for you. During tough times; floods, fires, illness, and when times are good. ...

25/09/2024

Cumberland City Council’s Native Plant Giveaway is back with 1,000 native plants to be given away to residents (two each).

Are you ready to green up your garden and make a difference?🪴

Cumberland City Council’s Native Plant Giveaway is back!

Cumberland Council will be giving away 1,000 native plants to Cumberland residents, so come and grab 2 FREE native plants per household and help us beautify Cumberland!

To book or for more information, visit: https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/plant-giveaway