WHEN I was an ordinary staff member some years ago, I went to great lengths to carefully organize a good ‘sickie.’’ This took some careful planning, with preliminary coughing on Tuesday and Wednesday and growing increasingly “hot”. This was followed by the old: “I feel really crook and I’m worried I might give it to […]
Bosses may disagree but taking a sickie is good for you Read More »
AXEL and Hallie surged up the baby name popularity charts in 2020, although fewer babies were born overall in an unforgettable year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney General Mark Speakman and Minister for Digital and Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello today revealed the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages top 100 baby
Fewer babies born in 2020 and Oliver tops the names list Read More »
IT was a sell-out opening night on a perfect autumn evening at the Disney+ Drive-In at Bankwest Stadium recently. The Stadium Drive-In was a hit community event in Western Sydney during COVID last year and it’s back bigger than ever in 2021, taking over the northern carpark for the next month. Until April 29, the
Sell out opening for Bankwest Drive-In Read More »
THE last 12 months has seen a dramatic way in which we interact within our community. Closed doors, mandatory social distancing, masks and sanitizer etc have effectively cut us off from our usual social interaction and engagement. We could never have predicted how far reaching these changes to our lifestyle would be. Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes the Salvos continue their work: Western Sydney Appeal launch Read More »
In the lead-up to the September 4 local government election, there is a concerted push to recruit more Liberal women for Western Sydney councils, particularly Parramatta. Minister for Women Senator Marise Payne is playing an active role in this, aided by Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer. Parramatta has never had an endorsed Liberal female councilor. THERE
Minister leading drive to recruit more women to Parramatta Council Read More »
EVERY single day at the new Parramatta Salvation Army, Major Kylie Collinson is stunned by raw stories of hardship faced by a growing section of people in her community. “I need help to pay bills, I lost my job, I cannot afford to pay rent, I am sick and couldn’t work, my children need school
It’s raw: How Salvation Army hope really happens Read More »
BUYERS who once longed for a property with harbor views are now turning their aspirations to Parramatta and its outstanding choice of apartment living. You can swap a harbor view for a river view and save yourself literally millions of dollars. Recent auctions this year show everything from one bedroom “starters” to luxury penthouses and
Property buyers swap Sydney harbor views for city river views Read More »
PARRAMATTA sporting organisations have received a major boost with the announcement of the Local Sport Grants Program by the NSW Government. Dr Geoff Lee, Member for Parramatta and Minister for Sport said the grants would provide essential funds to assist local sporting organisations increase participation, purchase equipment and improve facilities. “Sport is a way of
Parramatta sports groups encouraged to apply for grants Read More »
THE streets of Parramatta will be running red on Saturday May 1 when the historic May Day March is held outside Sydney for the first time in its 100-plus year history. The historic event is a traditional trade union rally and celebration of working-class struggle and pride. May Day marches are held throughout the world
Historic May Day March comes to Parramatta Read More »
MILLIONS of pedestrians and cyclists can now enjoy more than 20km of continuous off-road paths along both sides of the Parramatta River with the completion of the new Escarpment Boardwalk. The much-anticipated $18M project was officially opened today by City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Bob Dwyer and Member for Parramatta Dr Geoff Lee. The
Parramatta Escarpment Boardwalk completed delivering 20kms of river pathways Read More »
THERE are going to be some enjoyable summers coming up for residents of Parramatta and Cumberland council areas with work starting on the long-anticipated Parramatta Aquatic Centre and the reopening of a refurbished Wentworthville Pool. In the same week that the first sod was turned on the $88.6M Parramatta pool complex, Wenty Pool reopened to
Building starts on new Parramatta Pool as Wenty completes $88.6M upgrade Read More »
