WORK will start to build the first of 16 light rail stops and track installation will reach 100 per cent in coming weeks, on Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail. Minister for Transport and Veterans David Elliott said significant progress was being made on the NSW Government’s $2.4 billion light rail project, bringing delivery […]
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By DI BARTOK RANK and file ALP members are hoping that a decision to “parachute” an Eastern Suburbs high profile businessman into Parramatta to contest the upcoming Federal election will be reversed at Wednesday’s national executive meeting. But Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese seems set on his “captain’s choice” of Andrew Charlton, who was Kevin Rudd’s
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OUTDOOR spaces across the Parramatta CBD will be transformed into buzzing entertainment venues as part of the City of Parramatta’s mammoth outdoor autumn event series, which includes the return of the award-winning Parramatta Nights and family-friendly Skate and Play events. Running from March 17 to April 23, the jam-packed program is set to be the
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MARCUS WHEAN IF best, nothing changes, at worst, sometimes senseless tragedy is the consequence of not taking action. WHEN I work with clients as a psychologist they only know me as a psychologist. It is not just my perception of their thinking, but their actual perceptions of me, that I must have it ‘all together’,
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A NEW $285M Temporary Housing Support Package will provide accommodation support to flood victims who have lost their homes to ensure people can access more immediate and medium-term accommodation support. The housing support package will have the capacity to assist around 25,000 households and will be focused on allowing people to move out of their
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By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THERE is a special place up in the Dundas Valley called the Allowah Children’s Hospital where the sun is always shining on those in need. The sun in question is the love and care given to those who are in need of this oasis in our city. Called Allowah Presbyterian Children’s Hospital,
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BDO in Australia has expanded its presence in Greater Western Sydney (GWS) with the establishment of a new office at Parramatta. The GWS office will provide a whole-of-firm service offering to the region and is a critical component of the firm’s national growth ambitions. The new office brings the total number of BDO offices across
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SMALL businesses along the Parramatta Light Rail will receive an additional boost of support with free giveaways to attract local customers as part of NSW Small Business Month throughout March. Minister for Transport and Veterans David Elliott said the local campaign celebrates the diversity of businesses across the 12-kilometre alignment, following the challenges of COVID.
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THE NSW Government has issued a warning to flood victims and residents across the state to be wary of flood recovery scams. Fair Trading Minister Eleni Petinos said previous natural disasters had seen rogue scammers engage in fraudulent behaviour such as setting up fake charities or ripping off flood victims via dodgy repair work. “The
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FIST Nations leaders, a business owner, a social change entrepreneur and a scientist are some of the local women featured in the City of Parramatta’s 2022 International Women’s Day campaign. International Women’s Day, held around the world on March 8, is a chance to highlight women’s achievements and work towards gender equality. This year Parramatta
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By TARA MCGUIGAN “PLEASE help me!”, Ruqia pleaded, having told me her three sons, all of them in high school, had no computer at home on which to do their studies. “No computer … three kids in high school with no computer?” For a moment I found it hard to get my head around how
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By JOHN NEWTON AS an increasing number of upmarket small ships ply the stunning Kimberley coast, one of the first cruise vessels to explore the region has been spruced up to challenge the competition, Kimberley Quest, which has been cruising the Kimberley region for more than 25 years, has just completed an extensive refit for
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FIVE years ago, Rosehill and Rydalmere Central amalgamated to form Rosehill Bowling Club, owned and operated by the Australian Turf Club. Over the period since, the bowlers have come together and formed a strong alliance and developed friendships that have endured over time. Lawn Bowls is a sport that is enjoyed by all ages and
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THE Commonwealth Government has activated the Disaster Recovery Payment and the Disaster Recovery Allowance to support more communities including in the LGA of Parramatta. The Disaster Recovery Payment is a one-off, non-means tested payment of $1000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child, and is available to eligible people in those affected LGAs who
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By DI BARTOK IN its 25-year history, the Community Migrant Resource Centre has helped more than 600,000 refugees and migrants settle into their new lives in Australia. So it was fitting that the milestone was celebrated at a gala event at Olympic Park’s Waterview venue in February. Parramatta Lord Mayor Donna Davis and Parramatta State
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