Ola Hamed
AustraliapoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ola Hamed is the Cumberland Labor Mayor who has expressed concerns about the potential lag in critical infrastructure, such as schools, behind the rapid population growth in the Westmead area.
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Ola Hamed is the first Muslim and female mayor of Cumberland Council who had her car torched.
Women for Election research reveals 90 per cent of female politicians face online abuse, intimidation and threatsAustralia· 2026-08-08
Cumberland mayor Ola Hamed said the data had affirmed the experience of her constituents.
Data reveals four distinct income zones amid cost-of-living crisisAustralia· 2025-11-30
Ola Hamed is the Cumberland City mayor who rejected the proposal for a new cemetery.
Why burial plots are running out (and cost a fortune)Australia· 2025-11-28
Cumberland City Council Mayor Ola Hamed discussed the opportunities brought by Merrylands' proximity to Parramatta.
How Merrylands is forging a new cultural identity beyond background of shootings, gangs and crimeAustralia· 2025-10-27
Cumberland Labor Mayor Ola Hamed said the council was concerned that, if planning and delivery did not proceed urgently, 'critical infrastructure such as schools will lag population growth'.
Westmead school project axed despite $20m already spentAustralia· 2025-07-12
