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Parramatta commemorates and reflects on ANZAC day
RESIDENTS across Parramatta are set to gather and honour the Australians who have served our country to commemorate ANZAC Day ...
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Upgrades to Alive 90.5 studios complete
ALIVE 90.5 has been serving the Parramatta, Cumberland and Hills Communities for the past four decades providing local content and ...
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Architect’s new vision for high-rise: Parramatta’s 400 unit project
ELIZABETH FRIAS A SYDNEY architect whose passion for Australia’ iconic heritage buildings is making a mark on Parramatta. Jesse Lockhart-Krause ...
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Eat local seafood this Easter: Govt urges support
THE NSW Government is urging NSW residents to choose local fresh seafood this Easter and not only enjoy the best ...
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Have your say on a planning proposal for Carlingford
CITY of Parramatta is inviting residents to have their say on proposed changes to planning controls for 263-281 Pennant Hills ...
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New Parramatta River Class Ferry arrives in Sydney and are ready to begin service
THE first new Australian built Parramatta River Class ferry has just arrived in Sydney after passing the ultimate sea test, ...
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Opposition’s plea to keep Parramatta PCYC open
THE NSW Opposition is calling on the Minns Labor Government to urgently step in to keep the Paramatta Police Citizens ...
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Tram testing kicks off in Parramatta CBD
The 45-metre-long light rail vehicle travelled slowly under police escort on its inaugural 6.6-kilometre journey from the stabling facility in ...
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Cost of living crisis in Parramatta: MPs hear-first hand of impact
ELIZABETH FRIAS DURING a recent visit to Parramatta Mission with Social Services Minister Amanda Risworth, Parramatta MP Andrew Charlton described ...
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Sports
New deal promotes women in league Council teams up with Eels
ELIZABETH FRIAS MORE local kids playing competitive rugby league, especially young girls, is part of a recently stamped $1.15M partnership ...
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Local hero of the working class: Vale former Parramatta mayor Paul Barber
THE former Parramatta mayor Paul Barber, well-known for his staunch advocacy of workers, Indigenous peoples’ welfare and local heritage, died ...
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City of Parramatta celebrates achievements of women in Western Sydney
EMPOWERING local women and celebrating their achievements will take centre stage as the City of Parramatta hosts the Invest in Western ...
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Imagine what it was like: Australia’s motoring history on display in Parramatta
A REPLICA of one of the world’s first ‘motor-bicycles’ that Australian Winifred Wells rode in 1950 from Sydney to Perth ...
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Lost pets reunited with their families through Parra Pets Matta social
A NEW City of Parramatta social media group is set to help reunite lost pets with their loved ones quicker. ...
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Cost of living crisis in Parramatta: MPs hear-first hand of impact
ELIZABETH FRIAS DURING a recent visit to Parramatta Mission with Social Services Minister Amanda Risworth, Parramatta MP Andrew Charlton described ...
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Variety of leisure, learning programs: Registration open for over-55s
A VARIETY of leisure and learning activities for Parramatta’s over-55 residents are now open for registration with many classes to ...
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Business
GJ Gardner Homes opens their Parramatta office and design studio
GJ Gardner Homes Parramatta has unveiled their new office and design studio in the heart of Parramatta which showcases the ...
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Tributes and condolences continue to flow for Lang Walker AO
TRIBUTES and condolences continue to flow for billionaire property developer and philanthropist Lang Walker, who built a property empire across ...
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Community football champ is our 2024 Citizen Of The Year
A COMMUNITY football champion who helped refugees integrate into Australian society through sport has been named Parramatta’s 2024 Citizen of ...
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Australian Property and Investment Expo on at Novotel Parramatta
THE Australian Property and Investment Expo, the country’s premier event for property enthusiasts and investors, is set to take place ...
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Renowned e-waste inventor encourages young people in Australia Day message
ONE of the world’s innovative materials scientists, an engineer and inventor is Parramatta City’s Australia Day Ambassador. NSW Australian of ...
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Hot air balloons, First Nations Dance: Surprise scenes at Parramatta on Australia Day
ELIZABETH FRIAS AMONG spectacular scenes to watch on Australia Day is the city’s skyline as hot air balloons for the ...
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Track testing starts on Parramatta Light Rail
A TRAM has travelled through Western Sydney for the first time in 80 years, with on-track testing for Parramatta Light ...
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Cup of coffee and dignity for survivors: It’s never too late to break free
By SASWATI MUKHERJEE PROVIDING a haven for domestic violence survivors became a life mission for Kathryn Kaur, having spent 17 ...
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How can I keep cooler at home this summer? We asked an urban heat expert for some practical tips
DR Negin Nazarian, an award-winning researcher in urban heat from UNSW Sydney, shares her expertise to help us keep cool ...
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Parramatta Town Hall officially reopens after major restoration
ONE of Parramatta’s most-loved landmarks, Parramatta Town Hall, has reopened its doors to the public after a 14-month and more ...
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Rezoning has been finalised for hundreds of new Parramatta Homes
THE state-led rezoning for Parramatta’s Church Street North precinct, alongside the Parramatta Light Rail, is now complete allowing for up ...
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Party in Parramatta this New Year’s Eve with Sneaky Sound System
PARRAMATTA Park is set to come alive on New Year’s Eve with Sneaky Sound System headlining a free concert and ...
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Now’s the time to consider those struggling to live
RODNEY WALTERS AS Christmas fast approaches, so will the point of crisis for many people struggling to make ends meet. ...
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CommBank Stadium’s in-house caterer named AUSTRALIAN Venue Caterer of the Year
By STAFF REPORTERS IT is best known for hosting elite sport and entertainment, but CommBank Stadium has also been one ...
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Cast of Fabulous showstoppers: 40th Schools Spectacular coming
IT is days away when selected students from Parramatta to the Hills perform their entries to the 40th Schools Spectacular ...
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Commbank Stadium’s in-house caterer wins at prestigious NSW industry awards
By STAFF REPORTERS PARRAMATTA’S CommBank Stadium took centre stage at the Restaurant & Catering 2023 Awards for Excellence, with in-house ...
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Australia’s first true diagonal bridge opens in Parramatta
A STRIKING new gateway into the City of Parramatta is now complete with the official opening of Alfred Street Bridge. ...
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Housing crisis solution for NSW kicks off in Parramatta
ELIZABETH FRIAS HUNDREDS of families and single households in Parramatta are set to benefit in a landmark move by the ...
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Award-winning film Three Chords & the Truth screening at Riverside
WRITER and director Claire Pasvolsky debuts her feature film Three Chords & the Truth at Riverside Parramatta on October 20, ...
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City’s rooftop, laneways and streets come alive for Parramatta Lanes
CITY of Parramatta’s flagship event Parramatta Lanes returns bigger and better than ever this October with 15 locations hosting more ...
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Health
Our local mental health champions: simply the best in recovery
THIS year’s Wayahead Mental Health Matters Award has recognised three frontline Western Sydney-based organisations, receiving praise from no less than ...
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Council wants residents to look into CBD development
EXPRESSIONS of interest are sought from residents eligible to be representatives in the Parramatta City Council’s Local Planning Panel. Each ...
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Health
Warning to protect fragile eyesight in summer
PARRAMATTA residents are among those risking damage to their eyesight with recent findings showing 40 percent don’t bother wearing UV-protected ...
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Parramatta’s new Lord Mayor is hoping to shape the future of the city
ELIZABETH FRIAS NEW Parramatta Lord Mayor Pierre Esber has vowed to take a lead in a chapter shaping the future ...
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Powerhouse Museum Parramatta receives $8M donation to support engineering and science in Western Sydney
ENGINEERING and science education will benefit from an $8M donation to the Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta by the Sir William ...
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Emma McKeon to open Parramatta Aquatic Centre
FIVE-time Olympics swimming gold medallist Emma McKeon will join the City of Parramatta to celebrate the official opening of Parramatta ...
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Parramatta Lanes returns bigger and better for 2023
CITY of Parramatta’s flagship event Parramatta Lanes returns bigger and better than ever this October with 15 locations hosting more ...
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Bringing back the North Rocks fete: Locals turn out in numbers
AS sunny and warm spring days are upon us North Rocks locals have returned to the local school fete cancelled ...
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Musical tribute to cultural icon, Elvis Presley
Musical tribute to cultural icon, Elvis Presley DAVID Venn Enterprises (Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical, The Wedding Singer, Bring It ...
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Little India
Business group is creating the jewel of India outside of India at Harris Park
FROM authentic spices and the best butter chicken, chaat and jalebi through to beautiful sarees and exciting Bollywood-style street performances, ...
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New adult mental health centre opens in Parramatta CBD
A NEW free Adult Mental Health Centre has opened its doors in downtown Parramatta, bringing vital help for those in ...
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The young bushie whose dreams came true on the City of Parramatta’s biggest stage
Special Report by Matt Cleary IF you Google search images of Bugaldie in north-western NSW you’ll see a Memorial Hall, ...
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Property
600 people have a home in build-to-rent project
MORE than 600 people will have a safe place to call home as part of a new build to rent ...
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Family Life
Parramatta’s new aquatic centre is filling up
WORK on Parramatta’s new $88.6M state-of the-art aquatic centre is going swimmingly with the centre’s four pools now filled with more than 2.5 ...
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Entertainment
New works for percussion ensemble at Riverside
COMMON Time is a program of new works for percussion, presented by Synergy Percussion, one of Australia’s most venerated contemporary ...
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Major sporting events in July to bring huge crowds to City of Parramatta
By STAFF REPORTERS THE City of Parramatta will host three of the State’s biggest sporting events this July – bringing ...
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Parramatta going global: Infrastructure a key pillar for future
THE City of Parramatta will invest $615M in projects and services during the next 12 months as it builds on ...
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Seven new Australian-made ferries to take to Parramatta River
SEVEN new Australian-made ferries will take to Parramatta River after the NSW Government awarded the construction tender to Richardson Devine ...
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Govt’s gaming reform agenda slashes pokies quota by 3,000
CLUBS and pubs across Parramatta will feel the pinch as the NSW Government reduces the number of poker machines able ...
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New purpose-driven alliance delivers an education master class
COMMUNITY Broadcast Network (CBN) and BREED Australia have teamed up to design and deliver a suite of successful business education ...
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FILMS: John Farnham: You’re The Voice – Three stars
Revelatory musical experience on one of Australia’s biggest cultural icons. John Farnham: Finding The Voice chronicles the life of John ...
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FILMS: FAST X – FOUR STARS
Loud, proud, fast and furious franchise finale. WHEN Dante (Jason Momoa), the son of the main villain from Fast Five, ...
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Sports
Attacks on referees outlawed: New penalties for abusers
By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM ABUSING the ref at your local sporting match could lead to a hefty fine and a lifetime ...
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Environment
Parramatta the first Council to achieve carbon neutral public domain
THE City of Parramatta is leading the way towards a low carbon future, earning carbon neutral certification, and becoming the ...
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New Lord Mayor is rolling his sleeves up after meeting Modi
By DI BARTOK WITHIN a week of becoming Parramatta’s first Lord Mayor of Indian origin, Sameer Pandey was shaking hands ...
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Sports
Sports fans descend on Parramatta: Women’s State Of Origin and A-League Men’s Grand Final
IT’S a huge week of events in Western Sydney with CommBank Stadium gearing up to host two sporting blockbusters – ...
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Parramatta achieves Purple Flag status: first for Western Sydney
PARRAMATTA is joining London, Dublin, Stockholm and 90 other international locations in being recognised as a safe and enjoyable precinct ...
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Warami returns to Parramatta for 2023
THE City of Parramatta is preparing to celebrate its First Nation’s people and 60,000 years of history with the much-awaited ...
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Heritage
Woolworths starts work on new North Paramatta centre
WOOLWORTHS has started work on its new $3M shopping centre development in booming North Parramatta. The neighborhood shopping centre promises ...
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Heritage
Parramatta Lord Mayor steps down: race on for replacement
By DI BARTOK A NEW Lord Mayor of Parramatta will be elected by councillors on May 22 following the resignation ...
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More than guns and tanks: Military history in our city
IF you should hear the mighty roar and rattle of a massive military vehicle in the heart of Parramatta, don’t ...
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Parramatta Council announces appointment of its new CEO
CITY of Parramatta Council has announced the appointment of Gail Connolly PSM as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Lord ...
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ELECTION UPDATE: Donna Davis set to be MP and Lord Mayor
By DI BARTOK PARRAMATTA turned red for the first time in 12 years with the election of Labor’s Donna Davis ...
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Flood recovery grants available: Building community resilience and wellbeing
AFTER the loss and distress resulting from the 2022 floods, the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN) is offering wellbeing ...
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Sports
Eels aiming to go one better: Some gains, some losses
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM PARRAMATTA Eels will be aiming to go one better in 2023 and win the coveted NRL Premiership which ...
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Grab some popcorn and settle in: Outdoor cinema in session
GRAB some popcorn, a picnic rug and enjoy blockbusters under the stars as the City of Parramatta’s outdoor cinema series ...
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Travel
How to stay safe in dangerous places
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THE worrying trend of juvenile crime destroying Alice Springs and Townsville’s struggling tourist industries has sadly meant travellers ...
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The Roxy is not for sale: Owner outlines plans for the Ivy of the West
EXCLUSIVE by DI BARTOK DAVID Kingston remains as resolute in his plans to turn his iconic Roxy into a leading ...
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Museum a business powerhouse for West: Construction starts on Parramatta River
By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THE biggest public building project in NSW since the construction of the Opera House in the 1960s ...
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New Lecca store gives free gelato – just on March 11
THE first ever Lecca Gelato Store will celebrate its grand opening at Rouse Hill Town Centre by giving away free ...
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Sports
New home for Giants AFLW team: $15M for sports centre of excellence
GREATER Western Sydney Giants will transform its training and community centre at Sydney Olympic Park into a new centre of ...
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Nova secures thousands of jobs: Custom approach to disability employment
NOVA Employment has secured thousands of jobs for people with a disability across Greater Sydney for the past 32 years. ...
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230-year-old history unearthed beneath future Sydney Metro at Parramatta
A TEAM of archaeologists has unearthed a convict hut and historical artefacts that date as far back as 1792, during ...
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New service centre planned for North Rocks
A NEW Service NSW Centre will open in North Rocks Shopping Centre, North Rocks, in mid-2023. The centre will offer ...
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Awards
2023 Parramatta Citizen of the Year awards: Local volunteers shine
AN environmental champion who turns waste into bags and award-winning art has been named City of Parramatta’s 2023 Citizen of ...
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Parramatta to CBD: Continuous 91 km transport link being constructed
CBD along the foreshore is forging ahead, with detailed planning and early works now underway. Minister for Active Transport Rob ...
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Parramatta leaps into 2023: Year of the Rabbit festivities culminates in noodle market
HOP to the City of Parramatta and celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with a series of free and fun ...
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From V8s to voltage: It’s a new world for mechanics
GENERATIONS of motor mechanics have kept Western Sydney’s car population on the road with skills learnt over decades and vast ...
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Days of parking a boat of caravan on the street for months are over
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THE days of parking the boat or caravan in the street for months on end have come to ...
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Health
Lower cost of PBS medicines from January: Healthcare a major concern among voters
THE new, lower cost of PBS medicines comes into effect on New Year’s Day, meaning the most patients will pay ...
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Western Sydney Wanderers back Xmas road safety campaign
AHEAD of the festive season, the NSW Government has released a new emotional, social media campaign featuring the Western Sydney ...
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Wildlife rescuers save a baby peregrine falcon living in the roof at Accor Stadium
Story and pictures by AYUSH KUMAR A FAMILY of Peregrine Falcons have made their home in the roof of Accor ...
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Forget Bondi or Manly, Parramatta is bringing the beach to the west
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM FORGET Bondi, forget Manly, going to the beach in the heart of the west will soon be a ...
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Huge LEGO event to be featured at PHIVE
DISCOVER a world of brick creations and build your own adventure at the LEGO display in PHIVE during the school ...
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Awards
Parramatta Business of the Year: Market leading and innovative locksmith
WHAT better way to lead into the golden jubilee celebrations for the business than by winning the numero uno award! ...
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Awards
Local Business Awards a win for all: Glittering gala recognises winners
THIS year’s The Parramatta Local Business Awards was a glittering spectacular that provided a fitting finale to the annual event. ...
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Your local Italian dining
Family service at its best ENZOS Cucina Northmead is your local Italian casual dining restaurant located in Northmead Shopping Plaza. ...
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Events
Huge summer of events kicks off with a long lunch at CommBank Stadium
By Zachary Colwell and Staff Reporters A HUGE summer of events and world-class dining is underway in the City of ...
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Parramatta linked to Sydney CBD with seven new ferries
By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM PARRAMATTA will be linked to Sydney CBD by a new fleet of state-of-the-art ferries which promise to ...
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Entertainment
Story of Parramatta’s female uprising to show at Riverside Theatres
By SASWATI MUKHERJEE A SLICE of history is set to be enacted soon at the Riverside Theatres in Parramatta. Titled ...
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Ben & Jerry’s Parramatta offering FREE scoops on November 30
BEN & Jerry’s is slinging free scoops for anyone that brings their own reusable cup between 5pm and 9pm on ...
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Chef Matt Moran and supergroup Human Nature headline Long Lunch at CommBank
THE City of Parramatta is well and truly OPEN FOR LUNCH, and to kick off a big summer of outdoor ...
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Events
Breaking up the Smart Way: Seminar aims to ease the pain
WITH divorces rising, a law expert has revealed how to break up the ‘smart way’. According to new data from ...
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Sports
Kellyville’s Everton superfan is gearing up for the Sydney Super Cup at CommBank
Story and pictures by Ayush Kumar HE’S followed Everton FC for more than 50 years, drives a Blues-dedicated Mustang featuring ...
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Awards
Business night of nights: Finalists take stage for Parramatta gala event
HOLLYWOOD has the Oscars and the music industry has the Grammys – but for Parramatta businesses, the annual night of ...
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History
Parramatta’s first tent hospital: Far cry from today’s facilities
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM TODAY’S ultra-modern Westmead Hospital is a far cry from the first medical facility in Parramatta district which was ...
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History
Parramatta’s rich history: Festival showcases our foundation
HISTORY buffs, residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Parramatta’s rich cultural heritage through a series of guided walking tours, ...
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Better witness protection at Parramatta Court
SAFE spaces and modern facilities to help empower domestic and sexual violence survivors and other vulnerable witnesses to give their ...
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How Westmead will be transformed into a world class innovation hub
By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM WESTMEAD will be transformed into a world-class innovation hub as the nation’s premier health district over the ...
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Awards
2022 WSABE WINNERS ANNOUNCED: Celebrations at Rosehill gala event
WINNERS for the 32nd Annual Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE) platform, founded by the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce ...
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Masquerading as a Museum? Powerhouse attacked by enquiry
By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM PARRAMATTA’S new Powerhouse Museum has come under an extraordinary attack from an Upper House Inquiry into the ...
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Sports
Northmead Bowling Club demonstrates its support for the Eels
HAVING formed a close relationship with Parramatta Leagues Club over many years, NBC Sports Club is proud to support the ...
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Sports
Cheers! Trading hours extended for Battle Of The West Grand Final
THE NSW Government has extended trading hours for venues across the State for the National Rugby League (NRL) Grand Final ...
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News
Bound for Glory: Eels prepare for Battle of The West
PARRAMATTA has lit up with the famous Blue and Gold colors as the Eels prepare for their first NRL Grand ...
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News
True look of our nation: TV spotlight for Parra choir voices
By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THE Western Sydney choir River City Voices based at Parramatta is starring in a new national TV ...
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News
PHIVE, Parramatta’s newest landmark has opened
THE countdown is over – City of Parramatta’s bold new community, cultural and civic hub PHIVE, at 5 Parramatta Square, ...
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Sports
10-day festival of sport draws 250,000 fans to Western Sydney
By ZACHARY COLWELL MORE than 250,000 fans will attend a spring festival of elite sporting events in Western Sydney over ...
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History
Pemulwuy was named after a brave warrior
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM MOST residents of Pemulwuy, the suburb to the east of Prospect Reservoir, would not realise the history of ...
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Sports
NOVA Employment sponsorship to boost Wheelaroos Rugby League World Cup campaign
LEADING disability employment services provider, NOVA Employment, has signed as a Gold Sponsor for the Skyring Wheelaroos, bolstering ongoing support ...
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News
Seniors urged to check for unclaimed money: $501M currently unclaimed
OLDER people are being encouraged to check if they have money owing to them with more than half a billion ...
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History
Parramatta: Standing on a slice of railway history
DALLS SHERRINGHAM FEW commuters sipping on their morning coffee and waiting for a train would realize they are standing on ...
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Politics
Parramatta MP Geoff Lee to retire to spend more time with family
THE NSW Corrections Minister and Member for Parramatta Liberal MP Geoff Lee has announced he will retire at the next ...
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Parentopia
Next Generation Of Triple Zero Heroes
Young students across NSW will be better prepared to respond to emergency situations with the launch of the Triple Zero ...
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Things to Do
BULLET TRAIN REVIEW – 4 Stars
DIRECTED by David Leitch, the modern master of the action movie, Bullet Train doesn’t disappoint. It’s full of inventive action, ...
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Travel
Aussies are flocking to Europe: Discovering the secret Italy
TRAVEL EDITOR DALLAS SHERRINGHAM AS the return to international travel takes off, Italy is the number one destination for many ...
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Things to Do
Tastes, sounds and spirit of India are alive across the city
FROM spicy street food, to beating drums and colourful dance, the tastes, sounds and spirit of South Asia are set ...
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News
Mayor calls for a Govt buyout of the Roxy, as the owner plans a hotel development
By DI BARTOK THE owner of the iconic Roxy in Parramatta is set to make the venue “the pre-eminent hotel ...
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Local Business Awards
Parramatta Local Business Awards returns: Voting now open
THE Parramatta Local Business Awards is back, and founder Steve Loe has called on the community to nominate its favourite ...
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News
City’s newest public artwork Recognising Eels historic event
THE wheels are now set in motion for the installation of the City of Parramatta’s newest public artwork, Place of the ...
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News
Aquatic centre is named as it passes construction half way mark
PARRAMATTA’AS new $88.6M state-of the-art aquatic and leisure centre is fast approaching the finish line as construction races past the ...
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Things to Do
Masked Wolf kicks off Sound West festival with live performance at CommBank Stadium
DECLAN BYRNE RAPPER Masked Wolf will kick off the inaugural Sound West festival live series, adding entertainment to the Parramatta ...
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Health
Rhodes Scholarship in Cardiac Genetic Medicine for Westmead doctor
WESTMEAD Hospital junior doctor Rosemary Kirk has been awarded a coveted Rhodes Scholarship in Renal and Cardiac Genetic Medicine at ...
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Sports
Sport precinct honors swim star with the Samantha Riley Drive Reserve
WORLD champion swimmer Samantha Riley will have a major new sporting precinct at North Kellyville named after her. Work is ...
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Property
KPMG sets up in Parramatta Square: Firm relocates to city’s top business address
KPMG Australia has announced it will open a newly located office in the Parramatta Square precinct. The move sees the ...
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News
Which locations would you like to see? Submit to Parramatta Monopoly
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM PARRAMATTA has officially become one of the great cities of the world with a special edition of the ...
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News
Parramatta Light Rail milestone: Work is underway on the Church St stop
WORK to transform the first light rail stop from vision to reality is underway on Church St with two 23m-long ...
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Entertainment
Timezone returns to Parramatta: Dual-level venue to open at Westfield Parramatta
TIMEZONE has opened its 53rd outlet – at Westfield Parramtta. The opening continues the brand’s impressive list of venues in ...
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Entertainment
REVIEW: Elvis 4 stars – a cinematic experience that can’t be missed
THE mile-a-minute, never let up pace of the film (along with the myriad OTT Baz Luhrmann stylistic choices) may not ...
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News
Parramatta meets Sydney Opera House: $90M pathway links the two
AN iconic 91-kilometre continuous pathway linking the Sydney Opera House to Parramatta Park will be built as part of a ...
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News
Future of North Rocks Markets included in plans for major new development
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THE future of North Rocks’ popular Weekly Markets has been included in the long-term plans for a new ...
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Profile
Meet a true local legend: Guitar guy who’s winning commuter’s hearts
0DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THE ‘O’Connell Street Walking Dress Up Guitar Guy’ a.k.a. Romulus Romeo has been winning the hearts of commuters ...
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Travel
Working office on the road: Joining the digital nomad movement
By TAVEL EDITOR | DALLAS SHERRINGHAM WE’VE all heard the term grey nomads, but a new group known as digital ...
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Chamber
Parramatta Chamber of Commerce welcomes new board
THE Parramatta Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting held in May addressed the Board’s strengthening commitment during a period of ...
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Entertainment
REVIEW: Top Gun: Maverick – 5 Stars: Perfect sequel, perhaps better than the original
PETE Mitchell, callsign Maverick (Tom Cruise), has spent over 30 years as one of the Navy’s top aviators, doing exactly what ...
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Politics
Battle for Parramatta: Man from the East wins in the West
WHILE Andrew Charlton, the “man from the East” managed to retain Parramatta for Labor in the Federal election, with a ...
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News
Help for households paying energy bills: Up to $1,600 subsidies
HOUSEHOLDS having trouble paying their energy bills will be able to access up to $1,600 a year in help after ...
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Politics
Parramatta stays in safe Labor hands despite swing
BY DI BARTOK WHILE the Labor vote was slightly down in Parramatta, out-of-towner Andrew Charlton managed to win the seat ...
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Sports
FC Barcalona to hold fan party and open training session: Free entry for fans
DETERMINED to leave a legacy for football and their fans on their first visit to Australia, FC Barcelona will stage ...
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Property
After nine years, Govt approves Council’s plan for Parramatta CBD expansion
THE NSW state government has given the City of Parramatta Council’s plan to expand boundaries and building height limits to ...
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Federal Election 2022
Liberal Democratic Party – Liza Tazewell
Proud daughter of immigrant parents LIZA Tazewell (nee Pranjic/Suroprajitno) grew up in Guildford, the proud daughter of immigrant parents. “I ...
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Federal Election 2022
Liberal Party – Maria Kovacic
Understanding community aspirations MARIA has run a successful mortgage and finance business for 16 years, while she and her husband ...
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Federal Election 2022
The Greens – Phil Bradley
The only Green candidate PARRAMATTA Council’s only Greens councillor Phil Bradley is making climate change his main issue, considering the ...
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Federal Election 2022
Australian Labor Party -Andrew Charlton
Strong plans for the future AS an economist, business owner and former economic advisor to Kevin Rudd Andrew believes he ...
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Federal Election 2022
Independent – Steve Christou
Former Mayor gets the community FORMER mayor of Cumberland Council, Steve believes that only a local can truly understand and ...
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Federal Election 2022
United Australia Party – Julian Fayad
“Not impacted by tyranny” JULIAN has lived in Guildford and Granville all his life, his parents Lebanese-born. He was raised ...
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Live Music
From virtual to reality: River City Voices thrilled to be back on stage
RIVER City Voices is thrilled to be back on stage on May 22 with a luscious choral and orchestral program. ...
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Sports
Superclub FC Barcelona comes to Parramatta: Future superstars unleashed
GET ready Parramatta! Socceroos legend Brett Emerton says La Liga super-club FC Barcelona will unleash “future football superstars” when they take on ...
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Entertainment
Lights on for late-night culture: Funding for local experiences
PARRAMATTA residents and visitors are set for spectacular nights out, as eight Western Sydney arts and culture organisations keep their ...
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Politics
EXCLUSIVE: Geoff Lee on what the Federal Govt should do for Parramatta
The Federal seat of Parramatta is up for Grabs, State Member Dr Geoff Lee share his views on the Federal ...
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News
Parramatta’s signature building: PHIVE, the centre piece of transformation
SYDNEY has the Opera House, Paris has the Eiffel Tower, New York has the Empire State Building, and soon Parramatta ...
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Travel
Virgin Voyages heads Down Under with adults-only cruise format
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM VIRGIN Voyages will bring its successful “adults only” cruise format to Australia in 2023. The new cruise line ...
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News
Entries are now open for WSABE 2022
THE 2022 Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence Showcase Launch officially marked the commencement of the 2022 WSABE Campaign, with ...
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News
Flexible working hours are still a farce for many Aussie dads
By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM IF you are one of those dads who is stuck at work every day for hours on ...
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Entertainment
FILM REVIEW: THE LOST CITY REVIEW – 4 STARS
ADVENTURE returns to the big screen in The Lost City; a hilariously enjoyable, rom-com adventure hybrid full of snarky laughs ...
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Entertainment
FILM REVIEW: MORBIUS -2 STARS
MUDDLED, with flashes of brilliance, but an overall sense of ‘why?’, Morbius is a film that isn’t so much bad ...
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Property
Nearing the end of the cycle: Record levels of office tenancy
PARRAMATTA received record levels of office tenant activity in 2021, softening the increase in vacancies as large levels of new ...
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News
Former Eels star builds self-esteem: Forging a better future for kids
By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM WHEN Parramatta star David Gower was balancing his NRL career with life as a father of three, ...
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News
Council moves forward with improved parking plan for CBD
THE City of Parramatta is moving forward with an innovative plan to revamp carparking in the Parramatta CBD to better ...
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Federal Election 2022
Cat among the pigeons: Cumberland’s former mayor enters the fray
STEVE Christou, the colourful former mayor of Cumberland, has entered the fray in the battle for Parramatta in the upcoming ...
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Federal Election 2022
Labor’s choice of candidate for Parramatta an elusive force
By DI BARTOK WHILE the Labor local rank and file members are still fuming over Anthony Albanese’s choice of candidate ...
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Federal Election 2022
Liberal choice is “top notch”: Former Mayor backs Maria
By DI BARTOK FORMER Liberal Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer thinks the Liberals have a real chance of winning Parramatta in ...
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Food
Top five trends for 2022: Coffee drinkers are going natural
By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM COFFEE drinkers are universally ‘going natural’ in 2022 but also re-embracing quality instant coffee according to a ...
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News
Parramatta Light Rail track nears completion as construction of stops starts
WORK will start to build the first of 16 light rail stops and track installation will reach 100 per cent ...
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Politics
Battle for Parramatta begins: Albo’s choice branded the privileged white man option
By DI BARTOK RANK and file ALP members are hoping that a decision to “parachute” an Eastern Suburbs high profile ...
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Entertainment
Parramatta’s CBD reignites: Epic outdoor autumn event series
OUTDOOR spaces across the Parramatta CBD will be transformed into buzzing entertainment venues as part of the City of Parramatta’s ...
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Health
MINDSET: Inaction and avoidance are the silent killers – cost of doing nothing
MARCUS WHEAN IF best, nothing changes, at worst, sometimes senseless tragedy is the consequence of not taking action. WHEN I ...
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News
Accommodation support for flood victims plus 16 weeks rental support
A NEW $285M Temporary Housing Support Package will provide accommodation support to flood victims who have lost their homes to ...
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News
Welcome to MyTime: Where the sun’s always shining
By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THERE is a special place up in the Dundas Valley called the Allowah Children’s Hospital where the ...
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Business
BDO launches in GWS: New Parramatta office home to 20 partners
BDO in Australia has expanded its presence in Greater Western Sydney (GWS) with the establishment of a new office at ...
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News
Small Business Month: Light rail initiatives for small business
SMALL businesses along the Parramatta Light Rail will receive an additional boost of support with free giveaways to attract local ...
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News
Flood warning: Fraudsers are targeting flood victims
THE NSW Government has issued a warning to flood victims and residents across the state to be wary of flood ...
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Women
International Women’s Day: local women achievers recognised
FIST Nations leaders, a business owner, a social change entrepreneur and a scientist are some of the local women featured ...
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Community
It takes a village to raise a child: Dealing with digital poverty
By TARA MCGUIGAN “PLEASE help me!”, Ruqia pleaded, having told me her three sons, all of them in high school, ...
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Travel
Quest for adventure: Cruise stunning Kimberley Coast
By JOHN NEWTON AS an increasing number of upmarket small ships ply the stunning Kimberley coast, one of the first ...
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Sports
Rosehill Bowling Club issues invitation to existing and new bowlers
FIVE years ago, Rosehill and Rydalmere Central amalgamated to form Rosehill Bowling Club, owned and operated by the Australian Turf ...
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News
FLOODS: Federal and state flood recovery assistance activated for Parramatta LGA
THE Commonwealth Government has activated the Disaster Recovery Payment and the Disaster Recovery Allowance to support more communities including in ...
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Celebration
Migrant centre celebrates 25 years: Resettling role a vital service
By DI BARTOK IN its 25-year history, the Community Migrant Resource Centre has helped more than 600,000 refugees and migrants ...
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News
Relationships being harmed: Hearing loss taking a toll
HEARING loss is taking a toll on relationships in the community according to a leading Parramatta audiology specialist. Naa Armah ...
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Heritage
Tribute to our heritage: Parramatta Square’s unique collection
A SPECIALLY commissioned art collection has been created for Walker Corporation’s 6 & 8 Parramatta Square lobbies, reflecting on the ...
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News
Four-time Olympian’s test: Melissa Wu faces SAS challenge
PARRAMATTA’S four-time Olympian Melissa Wu has well and truly dived in the deep end as a contestant on the blockbuster ...
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Hospitality
Project by Holdmark Group: New 5-star hotel for Parramatta
Parramatta will boast a luxury five-star intercontinental hotel by 2025 if a plan by Holdmark Property Group is approved. The ...
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Covid update
For eligible families: $250 parents NSW vouchers go live today
ABOUT one million families can now enjoy $250 worth of vouchers, thanks to the NSW Government’s Parents NSW program going ...
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Sports
Boost for 2022 NRL season: Paulo and Gutho Eels skippers
JUNIOR Paulo and Clint Gutherson will be joint captains of Parramatta Eels in the club’s strengthened bid for the 2022 ...
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News
It’s mission control: Intelligent driving switched on
INTELLIGENT technology has helped slash the number of accidents, shorten travel times and improve efficiency along the M4 from Penrith ...
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Property
Local property market reveals surprises: Parramatta a top rental region
SEVERAL suburbs in the Parramatta region have been rated in the top rental opportunities for families as in Greater Sydney. ...
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Travel
Too hot? Too far? Too dear? Dispelling myths of Northern Territory
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM IF you have dreamt of visiting the Northern Territory but are worried about making the journey, there are ...
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Entertainment
Culture celebrates: Colours of Lunar New Year light up Parramatta
THE City of Parramatta will be ringing in the Year of the Tiger with a colourful display of lanterns and ...
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Covid update
COVID business support package announced: Up to $5,000 PW
BUSINESSES, workers and the performing arts across NSW are all set to benefit from a major financial support package of ...
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News
You’re invited: Have your say on a place name in Parramatta LGA
THE Geographical Names Board is seeking community feedback on a proposal by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to name a light ...
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News
Australia Day Awards: Parramatta honors local citizens
LOCAL community organisations and individuals who have gone above and beyond to support the community have been honored at the ...
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Covid update
COVID settings remain: Govt extends restrictions for a month
THE NSW Government will extend current restrictions for another month as the State continues to take a measured response to ...
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Heritage
Parramatta Female Factory future secure with $54M grant
THE State Govt will spend almost $54m to secure the future of the Parramatta Female Factory and to develop an ...
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Politics
Community first: Lisa Lake is the new Cumberland Mayor
DI BARTOK LISA Lake, elected Mayor of Cumberland last night, looks forward to “taking the community” with her during her ...
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Politics
Labor wave: Donna Davis the new Lord Mayor of Parramatta
DI BARTOK LABOR councillor Donna Davis was elected unopposed as Lord Mayor of Parramatta on January 10. Sameer Pandey, another ...
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Covid update
COVID vaccinations for children aged 5-11 commence in Western Sydney
SIX-year-old Beatrix was one of the first children to be vaccinated at The Granville Centre Vaccination Clinic today with COVID-19 ...
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Covid update
100 million Rapid Anitgen Tests for essential workers, vulnerable
THE first batch of 100 million Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) will be distributed to NSW essential public workers and vulnerable ...
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Technology
Local innovation: Zombie app to build resilience, combat youth anxiety
LAWRENCE MACHADO CHILDREN facing anxiety and stress issues especially due to the long Covid-19 lockdowns in NSW can make the ...
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Travel
Trends revealed by Expedia: Travelers going the GOAT in 2022
TRAVEL EDITOR | DALLS SHERINGHAM TRAVELERS will have the GOAT mindset in 2022 according to industry leaders Expedia. No, they ...
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Sports
Women’s soccer champs may train at Parramatta
SOCCER enthusiast Steven Issa kicked a goal for Parramatta as Lord Mayor, calling on council to put forward the City ...
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Sports
Work starts on new indoor sports centre at Camellia
WORK is officially underway on the 5,000-metre square Billbergia Indoor Sports Centre, located in the Western Sydney suburb of Camellia, ...
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Business
Summer in Parramatta: The power of the pool beckons
SKYE Suites Parramatta general manger, Quercy Jouannes was the first to experience the power of the pool as summer kicks ...
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History
All grown up: 160 years of Parramatta
DI BARTOK IN its 160 years as a local government area, Parramatta certainly has grown up – all the way ...
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Property
As the market cools, the West remains HOT
TRENDS | DALLS SHERRINGHAM SYDNEY’S booming property market is showing signs of cooling after one of the most historic years ...
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Sports
2020 season: Experience NRL in the tropical Top End
THE Parramatta Eels will take on the North Queensland Cowboys at Darwin’s TIO Stadium on April 30, 2022, with tickets ...
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News
Let the fun begin: It’s looking a lot like Christmas
IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the City of Parramatta with an assortment of fun Yuletide activities for people of all ...
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Politics
Election update: Labor and Independents big winners on new councils
LOCAL GOVERNMENT | DI BARTOK PARRAMATTA Council will certainly be a different make-up after Saturday’s local government election saw a ...
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News
Foxes stay cool: new sprinklers for Parramatta’s flying foxes
WHILE Sydneysiders flock to beaches and swimming pools to escape the heat this summer, Parramatta’s grey-headed flying-fox colony can stay ...
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News
First time: CommBank Stadium to host NRL All Stars
RUGBY League’s big matches are heading back to NSW with the NRL All Stars match set to take place in ...
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Property
Property listings jump: Market cools but west is still HOT
DALLS SHERRINGHAM SYDNEY’S booming property market is showing signs of cooling after one of the most historic years of property ...
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Heritage
Nine Mayors on: Parramatta’s still growing after 160 years
OUR CITY | DI BARTOK NINE lord mayors, past and present, braved the cold of windswept Parramatta Square to commemorate ...
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News
They’re back: Parramatta Farmers Markets return to Centenary Square
PARRAMATTA’S famous Farmers Markets at Centenary Square are back with a mix of new stallholders and regular favourites bringing some ...
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Travel
Coffs Coast has struck gold as NSW’s first and only certified ECO Destination
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM IF green is the new black then the Coffs Coast has struck gold becoming NSW’s first and only ...
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News
I’ve found my purpose: Eels star Steve Dresler turns personal tragedy into inspiration
PASSION | STAFF REPORTERS JUST a few years ago, Steve Dresler was one of the rising stars of the NRL, ...
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Politics
It’s time: Labor women ready for action on Cumberland Council
POLITICS | DI BARTOK EIGHT Labor women tuned into the community are ready to serve across the wards of Cumberland ...
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News
After becoming a hit in 2021 the Stadium Drive-In is set to return in 2022
STAFF REPORTERS AFTER two sell-out seasons, the CommBank Stadium Drive-In is back by popular demand with a host of blockbuster ...
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Events
AmCham to deliver the first GWS Summit at Parramatta in 2022
BUSINESS | STAFF REPORTERS IN a fresh initiative to assist business growth in Western Sydney, the American Chamber of Commerce ...
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Health
Westmead COVID Vaccine: Local researchers working on a world-first booster
HEALTH | JADE HOBMAN MEDICAL researchers in Western Sydney are pioneering a new vaccine that would guard against all existing ...
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Events
Five-day festival of intimate & large performances: Parramatta wins Sound West event
PARRAMATTA has won the bid to host the SOUND WEST Technology & Music Festival, Australia’s first major music, tech and networking ...
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News
Parramatta Lanes returns with a new menu of beats, eats and art
THE City of Parramatta is welcoming back music and food lovers to the CBD with the return of its popular ...
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News
After 18 years, Parramatta MP Julie Owens announces resignation
POLITICS | DI BARTOK JULIE Owens, long-serving Federal Labor MP for Parramatta, has announced that she is resigning from Parliament. ...
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News
The super canvas indigenous art project for Parramatta Square
LANG Walker AO’s love of indigenous art has taken pride of place in the lobby of the freshly minted 6 ...
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Powerhouse
Lang Walker’s $20M donation to Powerhouse Parramatta sets a new record
THE NSW Government has announced a combined $30M dollar investment in Powerhouse Parramatta – one of the largest donations ever ...
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Sports
New CommBank Stadium signage lights up the skyline as Parramatta welcomes the Matildas
VENUES | STAFF REPORTERS CITY of Parramatta residents will notice something different as they travel down the busy thoroughfare of ...
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Parks
Park makeovers reach new milestones during lockdown
CITY of Parramatta Council’s $5M revamp of green spaces in Telopea has reached a new milestone. The newly refurbished Acacia ...
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News
Parramatta Mission announces winning design for The Gathering Place in CBD
PARRAMATTA Mission, in conjunction with City of Parramatta Council, has successfully completed an architectural design excellence competition for its central ...
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News
Welcome back! Eat St reopens as major events planned
THE City of Parramatta is gearing up for a Summer of Celebration as the new-look Eat Street comes alive, cafes, ...
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News
First river class ferry in service on Parramatta River
TRANSPORT | DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THE first of the controversial new ‘ugly duckling’ River Class ferries has entered service in wet ...
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Family Life
Fussy eater expert reveals tactics for influencing kids at meal time
PARENTING | JADE HOBMAN “MY kids can never find their shoes, but they find a tiny piece of onion in ...
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News
Why the new State leadership is a boon for Western Sydney
POLITICS | DI BARTOK THE elevation of Dominic Perrottett to Premier of NSW with Penrith MP Stuart Ayres as deputy ...
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News
Govt announces a project to keep cats at home
A NEW initiative to help curb the toll on native wildlife caused by domestic cats across Parramatta has been announced ...
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Covid update
NSW Govt extends JobSaver payments in line with vaccination rates
The NSW Government will go it alone to fund an extension of the JobSaver program to help NSW businesses re-open ...
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News
Steven Issa elected Parramatta Lord Mayor for initial short tenure
LOCAL POLITICS | DI BARTOK LIBERAL councillor Steven Issa has been elected Lord Mayor of Parramatta, despite the looming local ...
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Precincts
Parramatta Leagues incoming CEO interview with Parramatta Times editor
PARRAMATTA Leagues Club Interim CEO Chris Dimou has won the coveted role of permanent CEO after a rigorous search by ...
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Property
North Parramatta units still a popular choice among investors
PROPERTY | DALLAS SHERRINGHAM NORTH Parramatta units are still a popular choice amongst real estate investors in 2021 according to ...
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News
Parramatta Lord Mayor joins campaign to increase vaccination
MAYORS and council workers are united in one voice to urge the state’s local government workforce to get vaccinated against ...
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News
Bankwest transfers stadium naming rights: Bankwest to become CommBank Stadium
VENUES | STAFF REPORTERS WE’VE got used to seeing the Bankwest Stadium sign on O’Connell Street in Parramatta, but the ...
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Sports
Eels bow out: Derby clash was one for the ages
PARRAMATTA and Penrith produced a typical local derby clash with the Panthers eliminating the Eels 8 to 6 on Saturday ...
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News
Parramatta Council set to move into new headquarters
CITY of Parramatta Council will soon have a new administrative headquarters following the recent purchase of an office building in ...
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News
New mother and baby mental health unit at Westmead Hospital
PREGNANT women and new mothers experiencing mental illness will soon have access to specialist care alongside their babies at the ...
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Events
Let’s get the party started: Bankwest to host food, wine festival
EVENTS | STAFF REPORTERS A FOOD and wine festival in the Bankwest Stadium precinct is being planned to showcase the ...
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Comment
Life in Afghanistan: a very local perspective
AFGHANISTAN CRISIS | PRISCELLA MABOR THE Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Alex Hawke MP announced the formation of an ...
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News
$670M office tower above Westfield Parramatta
THE concept plan for a 47-storey office tower above Westfield Parramatta, which will add thousands of square metres of new ...
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News
New coalition will drive bid to make Parramatta CBD a top legal hub
TOP law firms, universities and Legal business groups have joined City of Parramatta Council’s bold bid to transform the Parramatta ...
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Health
Let’s do this: Campaign launched to boost vaccination
THE NSW Government has launched the next phase of its statewide COVID-19 advertising campaign aimed at encouraging people across NSW ...
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News
Parramatta Leagues Club confirms its new CEO
PARRAMATTA Leagues Club Interim CEO Chris Dimou has won the coveted role of permanent CEO after a rigorous search by ...
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News
Green ban on Willow Grove to be lifted
NSW Minister for the Arts Don Harwin has announced that the green ban imposed by the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining ...
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Property
FLY ME TO THE AIRPORT: Drone landing pad for CBD hotel
PARRAMATTA may soon have a new hotel with a revolutionary drone landing pad on the top floor. Pheonix Builders is ...
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News
Rosemary’s Way film aims to curb domestic violence
By ELIZABETH FRIAS AUSTRALIA’S Local Hero of the Year, Rosemary Kariuki has urged men and women to “always seek peace ...
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Development
Parramatta CBD parking revamped as CBD transforms
CITY of Parramatta Council is inviting the community to have their say on draft plans to improve parking availability and ...
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Events
National Science Week: Dr Karl leads free interactive talk
AUSTRALIA’Ss favourite science guru Dr Karl Kruszelnicki AM will kick off National Science Week in Parramatta with a free interactive ...
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Education
Fee-free rapid response courses during COVID
A SUITE of 10 fee-free TAFE NSW courses are now available for NSW residents to build their skills during the ...
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Property
Jarryd Hayne instructs agent to put his Parramatta apartment on the market
Hayne’s Parramatta apartment for sale PARRAMATTA’S fallen NRL idol Jarryd Hayne may be in jail, but it hasn’t stopped him ...
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Health
HEALTH TIPS: How to avoid the COVID kgs in lockdown
By ADAM SIMPSON AS you are all aware we are in the middle of another Covid-19 lockdown! We are all ...
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News
Council elections delayed due to COVID
DUE to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the NSW Government has postponed the local government election – from September 4 to ...
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News
Parramatta Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer calls it a day
By DI BARTOK THE decision has been made – Bob Dwyer, Lord Mayor of Parramatta, will not contest the upcoming ...
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News
Riverside Theatres takes new direction as it farewells director, Robert Love
A NEW director will take the reins of Parramatta’s iconic Riverside Theatres from next month, with the long-serving Robert Love ...
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Police
Police warning after woman scammed into handing over money
PARRAMATTA Police are warning residents to be wary of scams after a woman transferred money believing it was to be ...
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News
Upgrades for Parramatta courts: New remote witness rooms built
DOMESTIC violence complainants and other vulnerable witnesses will be empowered to give their best evidence in court thanks to new ...
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Health
Tough restrictions announced: COVID statement from the Premier
GIVEN the growing number of infectious cases in the community and unlinked cases of community transmission, COVID-19 restrictions will be ...
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Creative
Community grant recipients announced: $385,000 to support local programs
THIRTY not-for-profit groups, social enterprises, creative organisations and artists have been announced as recipients of City of Parramatta Council’s 2021 ...
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Creative
Making CBD dining a family affair: where kids have the passion
By ELIZABETH FRIAS FROM day one renowned restaurateur Maurice Terzini anchored CicciaBella at Parramatta Square, he stayed true to his ...
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News
Funding for cybersecurity centre at Parramatta: WSU to build state-wide training capacity
THE Federal Government has announced $745,920 in funding for Western Sydney University to establish the Cybersecurity Aid Centre to train ...
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Sports
Mitchell Moses called up for Origin 3: Fittler praises halfback’s maturity
By STAFF REPORTERS PARRAMATTA halfback Mitchell Moses will make his NSW State of Origin debut versus Queensland on Wednesday, July ...
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Uncategorized
Eight years in the making: Parramatta CBD Plan ratified just in time
WITH hardly any time to spare, Parramatta Council submitted its CBD planning proposal to the State Government before going into ...
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News
Major COVID-19 support package to support tens of thousands of NSW businesses
The NSW Government today announced a major new grants package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help ...
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News
COVID message from NSW Premier: Lockdown extended until July 9
TO protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, current stay-at-home orders will be extended across all of ...
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News
Council endorses the plan to transform Parramatta CBD
CITY of Parramatta’s bold vision to grow the shape and size of its CBD is closer to becoming a reality ...
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History
Historic Parramatta images auctioned in Australia’s most significant photographic collection
THE Rose Stereograph Company Collection: one of Australia’s most significant photographic collections dating back to 1880, comprising more than 100,000 ...
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Community
My Name is Not My Name: Shared vision of safety and security
By PRISCELLA MABOR THE Community Migrant Resource Centre (CMRC) opened its doors 25 years ago in Parramatta. Since 1996, there ...
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Health
Kyle plans a Hawaiian summer so he gets a jab at Westmead
By ELIZABETH FRIAS KIIS FM’s top rating presenter Kyle Sandilands has got bags packed for a Hawaiian summer holiday so ...
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News
$50M for planning Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2
THE NSW Government is committing $50M for planning and development works of Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail in the upcoming 2021-22 ...
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News
Lord Mayor welcomes Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 funding
CITY of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Bob Dwyer has welcomed the NSW Government’s commitment to invest $50M in Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 ...
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Creative
Mural inspired by native wildlife breathes new life into Rydalmere
A COLOURFUL new mural featuring native Australian plants and animals has transformed a 40-metre shopfront in Rydalmere, breathing new life ...
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Entertainment
THE WINTER VILLAGE DEBUTS: Parramatta’s Prince Alfred Park transformed
MEGA pop up The Winter Village will make its debut in Parramatta for its inaugural launch this June, making its ...
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News
Community to decide on popularly-elected Lord Mayor
WITHIN six months after the local government election on September 4, Parramatta voters will be asked if they want a ...
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Awards
WSABE 2021: Business awards showcase the best of the west
LIBERAL Senator for Western Sydney, Marise Payne, has reminded local businesses that entries for the Western Sydney Awards for Business ...
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News
Don’t go batty over bats: Health service urges caution in affected areas
By DI BARTOK WHILE Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is urging community members to avoid handling bats after the ...
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Business
Bankwest Stadium evolving into Western Sydney’s busiest venue
BANKWEST STADIUM is best known for hosting the biggest sporting events in Western Sydney, but day-to-day the stadium has emerged ...
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Travel
WORKING WHILE YOU HOLIDAY: Welcome to the new trend called SLOW TRAVEL
By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THE COVID-19 pandemic’s shutdown of international borders and the move to working from home will have important ...
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Uncategorized
Guinness World Record attempt for eating Mo:Mos
IN an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record, Everest Mo:Mo: Westmead is hosting an event at their restaurant ...
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Community
Bankwest Stadium shows its true colours by supporting community campaigns
PARRAMATTA’S Bankwest Stadium has been a beacon of light and hope this week, glowing brightly in support of three major ...
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History
Parramatta’s Albion Hotel will soon call for last drinks
THE Albion Hotel, once known as Annie’s (down by the Gasworks Bridge) is due to be replaced with two 51 ...
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News
Councillors want community consultation before committing to an elected Lord Mayor
COUNCILLORS have put a kibosh on Parramatta having a popularly-elected lord mayor by 2024 after they voted to consult the ...
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News
Mass vaccination centre opens at Sydney Olympic Park
THE mass vaccination centre at Sydney Olympic Park has opened today with thousands of people booked in to receive the ...
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Education
Roadshow of trades workshops: Parra students have what it takes
THE welding helmet may seem too big or tools too heavy for these Parramatta Marist High School students, as shown ...
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News
Women on council? It’s just too blokey. Minister meets women candidates
A GROUP of about 10 women met with Parramatta Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer and Federal Minister for Women Marise Payne ...
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Sports
Retaining Mitchell Moses an Eels priority
MATURING halfback Mitchell Moses remains the top priority for the Parramatta Eels to retain as they look to maintain a ...
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Sports
Derby thriller at Bankwest: Wanderers keep their season alive, eye home run
THE Western Sydney Wanderers are alive and kicking in the A-League title race after stretching their unbeaten run in the ...
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News
Bush charity calls on Minister to act over volunteers caught in mice infestation
A STATE government minister has come under fire from a Parramatta based bush charity claiming “inaction” on widespread mice infestation ...
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Uncategorized
May Day becomes fight for Parramatta heritage
THE May Day March came to Parramatta with force when an estimated 5000 unionists and supporters marched from Prince Alfred ...
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Health
Bosses may disagree but taking a sickie is good for you
WHEN I was an ordinary staff member some years ago, I went to great lengths to carefully organize a good ...
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News
Fewer babies born in 2020 and Oliver tops the names list
AXEL and Hallie surged up the baby name popularity charts in 2020, although fewer babies were born overall in an ...
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Uncategorized
Sell out opening for Bankwest Drive-In
IT was a sell-out opening night on a perfect autumn evening at the Disney+ Drive-In at Bankwest Stadium recently. The ...
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Comment
Behind the scenes the Salvos continue their work: Western Sydney Appeal launch
THE last 12 months has seen a dramatic way in which we interact within our community. Closed doors, mandatory social ...
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News
Minister leading drive to recruit more women to Parramatta Council
In the lead-up to the September 4 local government election, there is a concerted push to recruit more Liberal women ...
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Community
It’s raw: How Salvation Army hope really happens
EVERY single day at the new Parramatta Salvation Army, Major Kylie Collinson is stunned by raw stories of hardship faced ...
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Uncategorized
Property buyers swap Sydney harbor views for city river views
BUYERS who once longed for a property with harbor views are now turning their aspirations to Parramatta and its outstanding ...
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Sports
Parramatta sports groups encouraged to apply for grants
PARRAMATTA sporting organisations have received a major boost with the announcement of the Local Sport Grants Program by the NSW ...
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News
Historic May Day March comes to Parramatta
THE streets of Parramatta will be running red on Saturday May 1 when the historic May Day March is held ...
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News
Parramatta Escarpment Boardwalk completed delivering 20kms of river pathways
MILLIONS of pedestrians and cyclists can now enjoy more than 20km of continuous off-road paths along both sides of the ...
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Community
Building starts on new Parramatta Pool as Wenty completes $88.6M upgrade
THERE are going to be some enjoyable summers coming up for residents of Parramatta and Cumberland council areas with work ...
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Community
Trevor, 92, celebrates the reopening of his beloved Wenty Pool
RESIDENTS are welcoming the re-opening of the impressive Wentworthville Memorial Swimming Centre, none more than 92-year-old Trevor Simpson, who was ...
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Chamber
Schon Condon shines a light on his years as Parramatta Chamber president
SCHON Condon finishes his three year term as president of Parramatta Chamber of Commerce happy with his work in promoting ...
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History
MY CRADLE CITY DREAM IN 2030: Parramatta the place to be
Local historian Gary John Carter, a little tongue in cheek, dreams about Parramatta’s future. DATELINE July 2030: Destination NSW has ...
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Police
POLICE NEWS: Items fraudulently purchased with mobile phone account
ON Thursday March 18, a Harris Park resident saw two new Apple iPads had been charged to her mobile phone ...
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News
Revolution coming for Parra commuters: train every two minutes on metro west
By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM WHEN Sydney’s long-promised is completed in 2030, a train will leave Parramatta station every two minutes in ...
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Health
Westmead’s new world-class hospital officially opened
MORE operating theatres, patient rooms and world-class services, including two new Emergency Departments, are all part of Westmead Hospital’s new 14-storey ...
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News
Parramatta Council and RSPCA to offer free pet vaccinations and microchipping
CITY of Parramatta Council, in partnership with RSPCA NSW, is offering free pet microchipping and vaccinations to Parramatta Local Government ...
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News
Shopping to bounce back in 2021: Resilient retailers reveal solutions
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM It’s no secret times have been the toughest on record for Parramatta’s bricks and mortar retail industry, but ...
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Health
The app that is helping dads through fatherhood
A PROGRAM that helps new and expectant fathers through the physical, mental and emotional challenges of parenthood, launched last year, ...
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Property
Urban renewal project Melrose Park North sets sales benchmarks
URBAN renewal project Melrose Park North has continued to set sales benchmarks for off-the-plan apartments in Sydney, with 103 selling ...
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Health
Local specialist delivers critical trauma care
LOCAL emergency medicine specialist, Dr Chris Cheeseman, will be one of the first doctors in Australia to fly to patients ...
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Sports
Pickleball serves up a winner: Parramatta is in the middle of a pickleball boom
By LAWRENCE MACHADO PICKLEBALL anyone? The name is certainly a conversation starter – especially as the name came from a ...
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News
2021 International Women’s Day: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world
By PRISCELLA MABOR THE global UN Women’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 is “Women in Leadership This theme celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and ...
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Comment
COMMENT: Government must act on the Aged Care report
By JULIE OWENS LOOK around. More than half of all Australian women you see, and about a third of the ...
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Police
POLICE NEWS: Woman charged with shop lifting
ABOUT 3pm on Friday, February 19, a 28-year-old Prospect woman entered a Paramatta department store where she has selected several ...
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Business
Vasco’s Charcoal Chicken named champion takeaway
VASCO’S Charcoal Chicken from North Parramatta has been named Champion Fast Food/Takeaway Store at the Australian Small Business Champion Gala ...
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Entertainment
How COVID turned Bankwest into a Drive-In attraction
DRIVE-In movie theatres were a huge hit in the 1970s and they made a comeback in 2020 as a COVID-safe ...
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Sports
Brad Arthur prepares for 8th season: On talent alone, Eels should make the finals
EELS coach Brad Arthur is preparing for his eighth season in charge when the NRL 2021 season kicks off ...
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Comment
CITYSCAPES: Our resilient city is bouncing back
By Lord Mayor BOB DWYER AFTER the challenges of 2020, it is wonderful to see our resilient City and community ...
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Health
Now it’s bad for your heart: Another shot for lovers of coffee
HAVE heart Professor, It’s enough to drive you to drink – now coffee is the big risk to our hearts ...
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Uncategorized
CareFlight flies local specialist to deliver critical trauma care
LOCAL emergency medicine specialist, Dr Chris Cheeseman, will be one of the first doctors in Australia to fly to patients in need of emergency medical care ...
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Property
FIVE KEY TRENDS FOR PROPERTY: Why 2021 is tipped to be great year
EVERY year is tipped to be a “great year” for property in Sydney, and that’s definitely been true in recent ...
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Police
POLICE NEWS: Multiple drink driving incidences
ABOUT 3.00am on February 7, 2021, the driver of a Mitsubishi Lancer was stopped for a random breath test on the ...
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News
New images from Light Rail alignment revealed
A FIRST look at the Parramatta Light Rail alignment has been revealed as the project gains momentum, with track work ...
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Uncategorized
Y NSW comes to the rescue: Westfield pop-up space offers opportunity
By Lawrence Machado WHILE the future of Parramatta PCYC is uncertain, the YMCA has teamed with Westfield Parramatta to provide ...
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Comment
COMMENT: Why Parramatta businesses face the JobKeeper cliff
By JULIE OWENS IF you live around Parramatta, you get to enjoy one of the most vibrant and diverse dining ...
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News
COVID-19 vaccine program begins on Monday at Westmead
MORE than 35,000 critical staff in NSW will be among the first in Australia to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when ...
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News
Parramatta records strong positive demand in office space
PARRAMATTA is continuing its rise with more new office space coming onto the market, according to the recent Property Council ...
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News
PCYC uncertain over new home: community leaders fear crime increase
By DI BARTOK COMMUNITY leaders, worried about escalating youth crime and suicides, wait with bated breath over news of a ...
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News
Approval for the 100-room health and wellbeing hotel at Westmead
WESTMEAD is gaining a new Travelodge Hotel which could prove to be the healthiest hotel in Australia. The $100M health ...
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Entertainment
Looking forward to seeing night-time grant enquiries
By BOB DWYER, Parramatta Lord Mayor WHAT a busy month January has been in Parramatta! While our Australia Day celebrations ...
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History
Early days of Parramatta pubs: Baker’s Arms and surrounds
PUBS have always been a big part of Parramatta, from its early days of development through to the thriving city it ...
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News
Westmead the training centre for next generation of doctors
WESTERN Sydney has been given a boost with 151 newly graduated doctors, needed more than ever as we fight COVID-19. ...
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Community
The Girl from Mumbai who guides our migrants
FROM working in the Indian slums with legendary Mother Teresa to helping migrants in Western Sydney settle into their new ...
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News
Parramatta property experts called in to advise Central Coast Council over assets
TWO Parramatta property experts could prove saviours for the ailing Central Coast Council. The two gurus from Parramatta Council advisory ...
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Australia Day 2021
Our Rosemary named Australian Local Hero
ROSEMARY Kariuki, the refugee from Kenya who has changed the lives of so many people in Western Sydney, is the ...
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Education
Students in Parramatta to get hands-on STEM skills
HIGH school students in Parramatta LGA will be invited to get hands-on opportunities to develop skills in science, technology, engineering ...
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Australia Day 2021
Formidable line-up of citizens recognised at Australia Day Local Awards
A FORMIDABLE line-up of worthy citizens and workers were recognised in this year’s Parramatta Council Australia Day Local Awards. The ...
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News
First tracks of Parramatta Light Rail laid along dining precinct
THE revitalisation of Parramatta’s ‘Eat Street’ is well underway with the first tracks laid for Parramatta Light Rail in the dining precinct. Minister ...
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News
Hoops Coffee House opens at Bankwest Stadium
PARRAMATTA’S home of sport and entertainment will feature early starts and alfresco dining with the opening of Hoops Coffee House ...
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Scam
REVEALED: The many tricks of investment scammers
TOO-GOOD-TO-BE-TRUE investment cold calls and buy and sell scammers preyed on migrants and indigenous consumers resulting in $13.7M being scammed ...
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News
More than one million turn to library’s online reading services
AN astonishing one million avid library users clicked online to use the Parramatta city’s library services forced to close its ...
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Sports
Parramatta aquatic and leisure centre gets final tick of approval
PARRAMATTA’S state-of-the-art aquatic and leisure centre is one step closer to construction after City of Parramatta Council received approval to ...
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Community
Haven for rare birds in the middle of Toongabbie
A HAVEN for native birds to nest and forage for plant foods is underway in busy corridors at Old Toongabbie. ...
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Chamber
After 11 years Louise bids Parramatta Chamber good-bye
LOUISE Zajac has spent the past 11 years mixing with the high-flyers of Parramatta business – now she is looking ...
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Education
Catholic education turns 200 and it all started at Parramatta
THIS year is the bicentenary of Catholic education in Australia – and it all began in Parramatta, in a humble ...
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Profile
Boy from Dundas Valley to Lord Mayor: Bob’s heart has always been in the suburbs
LORD Mayor of Parramatta Bob Dwyer is proud of his City, with its dynamic development, and exciting projects such as ...
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News
Council adopts CBD tree policy: Path cleared for more shady trees
A COUNCIL resolution calling for an inventory of the existing number of cooling canopy trees within Parramatta CBD has been ...
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WSABE
WSABE 2020: Stories of triumph, resilience and determination
The following is an edited extract by Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Women, Liberal ...
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News
SCAM ALERT: Authorities’ Christmas warning over COVID fraud
AUTHORITIES has lifted the lid on scams triggered by COVID-19 and warned against fake online shopping websites particularly this Christmas, ...
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Entertainment
Guy Sebastian and Human Nature headline online concert
AUSTRALIAN music legends Guy Sebastian and Human Nature will lead a star-studded line-up for The Sebastian Foundation’s spectacular free online concert, Carols from Parramatta. ...
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News
Iconic Ampol calls Parramatta home: Northmead site the first of many outlets
AUSSIE iconic service station Ampol is back, this time in partnership with supermarket giant Woolworths. Founded in post-Depression 1936 as ...
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Comment
Why the Metro West needs another stop!
BACK in April there was an outcry when the NSW Government released plans for the Metro West that revealed there ...
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News
Council rents prime space to Govt for $1, detractors slammed as disgusting politics
IN a move that will cost Parramatta Council an estimated $60,000 over six months, the NSW Government has been granted ...
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Sports
Future of cricket: Govt funds New Centre of excellence
CONSTRUCTION has started on the Cricket NSW Centre of Excellence at Wilson Park where the State’s superstars and aspiring youth ...
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Profile
PROFILE: Lorraine Wearne: Straight-shooter for the community
LORRAINE Wearne, Parramatta’s longest-serving councillor, celebrates 25 years fighting for the community. So, what drives this amazing woman? AFTER a ...
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News
Backyard cricketers are taking over – Council to police our sports grounds
HOWZAT! Organised recreational cricketers playing on Parramatta sports grounds have just been bowled over following complaints from district cricket clubs. ...
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News
Parramatta Mission pivots its traditional service
IT used to be the place for the homeless, rough sleepers, and the lonely to come together for two meals ...
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Health
HEALTH REPORT: Health workers in caring workplace
DO you know your colleagues well? Can you talk about personal matters? A dedicated team at Westmead Hospital decided to ...
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Business
LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE: Mode Media brings stories alive
CHRIS Hekeik elevates companies to the future in a stone cottage in Parramatta that harks back to our colonial past. ...
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Environment
Cooling trees a hot debate
Motion for a city tree report blocked by Lord Mayor COOLING trees became a hot debate among Parramatta councillors at ...
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Police
POLICE NEWS: Planning urged as Summer Safe launched
NSW Police, together with Transport for NSW, is urging residents to plan and to expect a different holiday experience during ...
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News- Documentries web
Legends of Australia’s second oldest city revealed in documentary series
The legendary people and events that have shaped Parramatta’s unique – and sometimes surprising – history take center stage in ...
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Winners
Parramatta mum dreamt of $2M Lotto win
A PARRAMATTA mum has admitted she’d been dreaming about what she’d do if she ever won the lottery just days ...
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Awards
Locals shine in safety awards
WENTWORTHVILLE Leagues Club, Kellyville Soccer Club, and Action Insurance Brokers are the Western Sydney stars in the 2020 Safework NSW ...
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Events
SuperFight event for Parramatta
THE NSW Government has continued its winning streak, securing another high-profile sporting event for Western Sydney. Headlining the inaugural Sydney ...
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Chamber
Chamber back in business
PARRAMATTA Chamber was excited to be back doing what they do best and giving members a platform to connect with ...
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Profile
Business of people’s personal lives
In the 15 years, David Amaneddine has run a removalist business, it will be the year 2020 he will remember ...
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History
Former asylum rich in history
In the early part of the 19th century, one of the issues that caused consternation for colonial governors was the ...
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Powerhouse
POWERHOUSE: We’ll block bulldozers
THE architects designing the $780M Powerhouse Parramatta has presented to Infrastructure NSW an improved design to include rooftop spaces which ...
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Live Music
Live music to cut through Covid pain
LIVE music is set to ease the pandemic pain of Parramatta restaurants and pubs that have outdoor dining. From November ...
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Powerhouse
POWERHOUSE: Design that kept heritage
WITH all the controversy surrounding the Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta, we revisit the only design on the shortlist that retained ...
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Smarter Parramatta
City leading to smarter suburbs
A New cutting-edge initiative by the City of Parramatta will change the way new Australian suburbs and cities are designed, ...
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Covid update
COVID-19 traced from Parramatta
GET tested for COVID-19 is a key message for the Parramatta council area from NSW Health with Minister Brad Hazzard ...
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Police
POLICE UPDATE: Warning about scams
Police would like to further remind the public that there are numerous scams currently in circulation and to exercise a ...
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Profile
Teenage rebel to respected councilor
From teenage rebel to a valued deputy Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Michelle Garrard feels well-equipped to help run a major ...
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Budget 2020
BUDGET 2020: Opportunity missed
I WANT you to imagine for a moment that you’re the Treasurer. You’ve got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest to ...
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News
COMMENT: NBN – Annoyed or amused?
I DIDN’T know whether to be annoyed or amused when the Federal Government announced that the NBN was finished. Nice! ...
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Business
NBN bureaucrats holding us back
BUSINESSES that underpin the first-rate city will not come to Parramatta without the NBN. Parramatta Chamber of Commerce president Schon ...
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Food
CBD outdoor dining precinct to open
THE OUTDOOR dining precinct in Parramatta Square is set to open on October 21, offering an exciting range of dining ...
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Development
Budget spend for Parramatta projects
PARRAMATTA and Cumberland Councils have scored more than $20M in the 2020-21 Federal Budget for infrastructure projects. The Investment in ...
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Development
BUDGET 2020: Private sector revival?
TREASURER Josh Frydenberg has put the challenge to the private sector to pull the flailing economy up by its bootstraps. ...
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Development
No bridge too far for Light Rail
Six new bridges will be built and another five bridges modified in the Greater Parramatta area, as part of the ...
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Sports
No more chances for Eels
THERE are no more chances for Parramatta and Souths when they clash in the NRL finals this weekend. The winner ...
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Sports
Eelectricity is sweeping Parramatta
IT’S finals time and footy fever are sweeping the Parramatta community. You can feel the ”eelectricity” as Parramatta start their ...
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Little India
Little India at Harris Park could be on its way
LITTLE India at Harris Park could be on its way soon with a meeting between the business community and Parramatta ...
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Creative
Support for cultural enterprises In recharge for city’s creatives
CITY of Parramatta Council has launched a new grants program to support cultural and creative enterprises as part of a ...
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Precincts
Council endorses bold proposal to expand the Justice Precinct
CITY of Parramatta Council has unveiled an innovative proposal to expand the Justice Precinct in the Parramatta CBD, bringing more ...
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Heritage
St George’s Terrace love-bombed as artists protest over heritage
A RARE splash of color lit up Parramatta when artists came to town to protest against the NSW Government’s plan ...
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Development
Hub of the City on its way
THE $130M cultural and civic building that will dramatically change the look of Parramatta CBD is on its way with ...
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