May 2021 -

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 positive benefits for the Australian travel industry. One of the major findings of the pandemic has been the well documented ability of management and staff to work remotely, using the latest telecommunications. For example, I […]

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Guinness World Record attempt for eating Mo:Mos

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IN an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record, Everest Mo:Mo: Westmead is hosting an event at their restaurant on Saturday May 29, 8.15pm AEST. The authentic Nepalese restaurant that specialises in cooking Mo:Mo (Nepalese Dumplings) has set up an attempt to eat the highest ever number of Mo:Mos. The event is organised by

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Bankwest Stadium shows its true colours by supporting community campaigns

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PARRAMATTA’S Bankwest Stadium has been a beacon of light and hope this week, glowing brightly in support of three major community awareness campaigns. With the ability to change colours at the flick of a switch, the Stadium turned Yellow to support National Road Safety Week on Sunday night, Blue and Green in support of Neurofibromatosis

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Parramatta’s Albion Hotel will soon call for last drinks

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THE Albion Hotel, once known as Annie’s (down by the Gasworks Bridge) is due to be replaced with two 51 storey, multi-story apartment buildings, with a token wine bar. This location was the heartland of the river shipping trade in the 1800s and many Inns flourished. William Sherwin (1763 – 1822) arrived on the ship

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Councillors want community consultation before committing to an elected Lord Mayor

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COUNCILLORS have put a kibosh on Parramatta having a popularly-elected lord mayor by 2024 after they voted to consult the community first. Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer failed to convince his fellow Liberals to have a referendum on the matter at the September 4 local government election at the May 10 council meeting. The main downfall

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Mass vaccination centre opens at Sydney Olympic Park

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THE mass vaccination centre at Sydney Olympic Park has opened today with thousands of people booked in to receive the COVID-19 vaccine this week. During its first weeks of operation, the Centre will focus on delivering Pfizer vaccinations to priority groups including healthcare workers, emergency services workers as well as quarantine and border workers and

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Roadshow of trades workshops: Parra students have what it takes

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THE welding helmet may seem too big or tools too heavy for these Parramatta Marist High School students, as shown in the photo, yet it proves they have got what it takes for the jobs of the future. At a school holiday “welding camp” recently held at Precision Metal Group (PMG) workshop in Wetherill Park,

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Women on council? It’s just too blokey. Minister meets women candidates

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A GROUP of about 10 women met with Parramatta Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer and Federal Minister for Women Marise Payne to discuss running for local government at the end of April. The women are, for the most part, already involved in the community or business but are still unsure if a political life is for

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Retaining Mitchell Moses an Eels priority

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MATURING halfback Mitchell Moses remains the top priority for the Parramatta Eels to retain as they look to maintain a strong club squad for the next few seasons. The 26 year-old is off contract at the end of the season, and under his contractual agreement, by round 10 in two weeks’ time, he has an

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Derby thriller at Bankwest: Wanderers keep their season alive, eye home run

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THE Western Sydney Wanderers are alive and kicking in the A-League title race after stretching their unbeaten run in the Sydney Derby against cross-town rivals Sydney FC to six games at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday night. This was a sporting event for the ages. A 5-goal thriller that went down to the wire in front

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Bush charity calls on Minister to act over volunteers caught in mice infestation

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A STATE government minister has come under fire from a Parramatta based bush charity claiming “inaction” on widespread mice infestation in farming regions exposing their volunteers to health risks. Jannine Jackson, national director of Frontier Services said she had written letters to NSW agriculture minister Adam Marshall expressing fears for the health and safety of

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May Day becomes fight for Parramatta heritage

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THE May Day March came to Parramatta with force when an estimated 5000 unionists and supporters marched from Prince Alfred Park to the hoarded-up Willow Grove to highlight the plight of the threatened heritage villa in Phillip St. The traditional march for workers’ rights has been held in Sydney – from Hyde Park to the

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