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With Black Friday ad Cyber Monday mostly behind us, Christmas is the next big thing around the corner. It means organising family gatherings, time off, food prep and more shopping.

Cumberland City Council announce the Christmas lights competition and the ‘DFO’ roundabout project has released a concept design for feedback.

8 auctions are happening this weekend as real estate agents scramble to get properties sold before the holidays.

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Cumberland City Council have announced the annual Christmas lights competition. The competition encourages residents to dress their homes in fantastic looking Christmas displays.

The 3 best house displays in each of Cumberland’s five wards will be eligible to win $500, $250 and $100 gift cards.

Entry is open until Sunday 4 January 2026. To enter, set up your display and visit Cumber City Council to fill in the entry form.

As you may be aware, the double lane ‘DFO’ roundabout is receiving a major design overhaul in 2026 - 2027. The entire project represents a hefty state investment of $200m.

Transport NSW has unveiled the concept design this month and is requesting community feedback on it until 18 January.

Visit the Transport NSW website to check the full concept and send an email to [email protected]

📍 2b Belgium Street, Auburn
🏠 4 bedroom · 2 bathroom · 250 m²
🕧 Auction 10:30 am · Sat 6 Dec
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📍 4b Wrights Avenue, Berala
🏠 4 bedroom · 2 bathroom · 623.5 m²
🕧 Auction 11:30 pm · Sat 6 Dec
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📍 99 Platform Street, Lidcombe
🏠 6 bedroom · 4 bathroom · 512 m²
🕧 Auction 12:00 pm · Sat 6 Dec
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📍 46 Edgar Street, Auburn
🏠 4 bedroom · 3 bathroom · 521 m²
🕧 Auction 12:30 pm · Sat 6 Dec
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📍 77 Graham Street, Auburn
🏠 4 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 524 m²
🕧 Auction 1:00 pm · Sat 6 Dec
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📍 7 Union Street, Lidcombe
🏠 4 bedroom · 2 bathroom · 474 m²
🕧 Auction 3:30 pm · Sat 6 Dec
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📍 67 First Avenue, Berala
🏠 4 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 495 m²
🕧 Auction 3:30 pm · Sat 6 Dec
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📍 18/2 Macquarie Road, Auburn
🏠 2 bedroom · 2 bathroom · 97 m²
🕧 Auction 4:00 pm · Sat 6 Dec
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Check out events and things to do for this upcoming weekend and the next.

If you’re running an event, reach out to [email protected] or reply directly and I may be able to include it this section.

Get into the festive spirit and have a bit of fun while you’re at it! Come along, make something beautiful and unique to take home—or gift to someone special. All materials are supplied, so just bring your creativity and a touch of Christmas cheer. When & where: