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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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🗓️ Today’s Edition

🪧 Community News

  • Christmas Lights Competition

  • Concept Design for the ‘DFO’ Roundabout

🏠 Auctions this Weekend

🔥 Events

  • Upcoming Concerts

  • Sydney Showground Events

  • Community Events

🪧 Community News

Christmas Lights Competition via Cumberland City Council

💡 Christmas Lights Competition

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.

Source: Concept Design via Transport NSW

🚘 Concept Design for the ‘DFO’ Roundabout

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]

🏠 Auctions 🏠
This Weekend in Lidcombe Auburn Berala

📍 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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Upcoming Concerts

DATE

EVENT

VENUE

TICKETS

Sat 6 Dec

Lewis Capaldi

Qudos Bank Arena

Sun 6 Dec

Lewis Capaldi

Qudos Bank Arena

Tue 9 Dec

Lewis Capaldi

Qudos Bank Arena

Fri 12 Dec

Lady Gaga

Accor Stadium

Sat 13 Dec

Lady Gaga

Accor Stadium

Sat 13 Dec

The Wiggles

Qudos Bank Arena

🔥 Sydney Showground Events

EXPERIENCE

VENUE

TICKETS

Horizon of Khufu

Fever Pavilion

Life Chronicle

Fever Pavilion

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

Fever Pavilion

Bubble Planet

Paddington Pavilion

The Last Stronghold

Fever Pavilion

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🎈 Community Events

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.

🎨 Christmas Craft Sessions for Adults

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:

  • Today 2025, 2pm – Granville Library

  • Wed 10 Dec 2025, 2pm – Auburn Library

  • Bookings are essential. To lock in your spot, call Merrylands Library on 8757 9065.

🥑 Eat Drink Nights

  • Location: 📍 Marina Square, 7 Wentworth Pl, Wentworth Point

    🕕 1st Friday (Tomorrow) and 3rd Saturday (20 Dec): 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • Sample tasty foods like pizzas, skewers, tacos, burgers, bbq meats and ice cream

  • Some stalls provide vegan, plant-based and gluten free options.

  • Celebrate food, culture and community with live music.

  • For more information, click here.

Source: The Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2025

💀 The Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2025

  • Location: 📍 Sydney Showgrounds, Olympic Park

    This Saturday 6 Dec, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    This Sunday 7 Dec, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • A showcase of the weird and wonderfully odd.

  • Art, clothes, taxidermy, antiques, crafts, specimens and more!

  • Sideshow performances throughout the weekend.

  • Join a taxidermy class or learn how to pin butterflies and beetles.

  • FREE entry for kids under 12.

  • For further Information, including tickets check here.

🎅 Christmas Events (December) 🎅

🎅 Family Christmas Fair

  • Location: 📍 Central Gardens Nature Reserve, Merrylands West

    🕓 Tomorrow 5 Dec, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  • A free family friendly event full of cheer: food, activities and entertainment.

  • Book photos with Santa now.

  • Check Cumberland City Council for more information including Santa bookings.

🎁 Dooley’s Christmas Fair

  • Location: 📍 Regent Street Pavilion, 67 Regent Street, Regents Park

    🕚 This Saturday 6 Dec, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

  • Dooley’s Lidcombe are holding another Christmas festival this year for the community.

  • Featuring live entertainment for families and children, food vendors, Christmas themed stalls and more Santa photos (no booking required).

  • To get your free tickets to Dooley’s Christmas Fair, click here.

CGC Christmas Family Fun Day

  • Location: 📍 Carnarvon Golf Club, 65-95 Nottinghill Road, Lidcombe

    🕦 Saturday 13 Dec, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

  • A fun event for families with children.

  • The day will feature Christmas crafts, a kids disco, colouring and Santa Claus himself.

  • $25 per child plus booking fee. Please phone 9649 6255 to reserve tables. Check Eventbrite page for more information.

🎄 Christmas in the Gardens

  • Location: 📍 Auburn Botanic Gardens, 99 Chiswick Road Auburn

    🕔 Saturday 13 Dec, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • Christmas in the Gardens is returning to Auburn.

  • Enjoy hours of Christmas themed performances and displays at this free family event.

  • For further information check the Cumberland City Council website.

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