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PARRAMATTA Light Rail is on the home stretch to service Western Sydney communities in the coming months, set to enter the final stage of testing and officially named the L4. Final preparations for passenger services are now underway, with the project shifting into ‘trial running’ on Monday, July 8. This will see a series of […]

WORK to improve train services for millions of passengers is being boasted by the NSW Government launching a Train Repair Plan following the successful completion of the Rail Repair Plan that has resulted in fewer incidents and more reliable journeys. Announced in June last year, the Rail Repair Plan means passengers are now spending 35%

DI BARTOK PEOPLE with disabilities who have not walked for years have been given new hope with revolutionary scuba therapy about to make a splash in Sydney Olympic Park. NSW Sports Minister Paul Scully, through Parramatta State MP Donna Davis, has granted space at Olympic Pool to scuba therapist Lyndi Leggett who has been conducting

ELIZABETH FRIAS THE highly anticipated reconstruction of Riverside Theatres begins next year following a $188M Western Sydney Infrastructure Program joint funding by the Parramatta City Council and NSW government. Opening in 2028, the premier performing arts centre in Sydney’s second CBD showcases the reimagined theatres with nearly 3,000 seats and entertainment facilities all set to

CONSTRUCTION of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will start under the Mins Labor Government, with a $2 billion investment to build better, connected communities in Sydney’s growing west. The 2024-25 Budget paves the way for the NSW Labor Government to meet its election commitment; to start construction on this essential project in this term of

PARRAMATTA has sets its sight on becoming the next C40 global city. C40 is a global network of nearly 100 mayors from the world’s leading cities united in action to lead and tackle the challenges of climate change and build resilient cities and sustainable communities. Cities already part of the global network include Stockholm, New

TWELVE talented artists have been selected to call Parramatta Artists Studios (PAS) home at its new facility in Granville. Ranging from diverse backgrounds and stages of their career, the artists have a flexible space to work towards exhibitions, refine their creative practices and to make career-defining connections with leaders in the contemporary art sector.  City

DAYTIME testing for Parramatta Light Rail is kicking off today, marking another milestone as the system gears up for passenger services later this year. For the first time, Parramatta workers and residents will begin to see the 45-metre trams travelling in the heart of Parramatta during off-peak times between 10am and 3pm. The first daytime

RESIDENTS across Parramatta are set to gather and honour the Australians who have served our country to commemorate ANZAC Day on Thursday 25 April 2024.  On this day, our community remembers the Australians who sacrificed their lives for our country and over a million service men and women who have served in all conflicts, wars,

ALIVE 90.5 has been serving the Parramatta, Cumberland and Hills Communities for the past four decades providing local content and diverse programs that aim to educate, entertain and inform our community about local issues, community groups and events.   Run entirely by volunteers passionate about engaging and connecting our community, Alive90.5 also provides opportunities for locals

ELIZABETH FRIAS A SYDNEY architect whose passion for Australia’ iconic heritage buildings is making a mark on Parramatta. Jesse Lockhart-Krause has designed a 50-storey mixed housing with commercial spaces on Hunter Street inspired by the Victorian era architecture of St John Anglican Cathedral to preserve the city’s heritage connection. But while this high-rise housing development

THE NSW Government is urging NSW residents to choose local fresh seafood this Easter and not only enjoy the best fish and prawns from the state’s top producers but support the economy as they sit down for a seasonal feast. Species including prawns, oysters, lobster, abalone, mullet, flathead, mackerel and snapper are hugely popular at

CITY of Parramatta is inviting residents to have their say on proposed changes to planning controls for 263-281 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford (formerly known as 263-273 Pennant Hills Road and 18 Shirley Street). The proposed changes seek to allow for an increase of 197 units, a 600 square metre increase in retail floor space and

THE first new Australian built Parramatta River Class ferry has just arrived in Sydney after passing the ultimate sea test, crossing the Bass Strait. This is the first of seven new Northern Beaches-designed vessels being built by Hobart-based ship builder Richardson Devine Marine. These ferries will be a significant improvement on ferries procured by the

THE NSW Opposition is calling on the Minns Labor Government to urgently step in to keep the Paramatta Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) open. The former Liberal Government committed $111M ahead of the last election to establish a community facility in Paramatta that would house dance and music studios, a homework hub, indoor gyms and

The 45-metre-long light rail vehicle travelled slowly under police escort on its inaugural 6.6-kilometre journey from the stabling facility in Camellia, through Parramatta Square, along Church St, through the hospital precinct, to its final stop at Westmead. Parramatta locals and visitors can look forward to seeing more tram trials through the city, during the day

ELIZABETH FRIAS DURING a recent visit to Parramatta Mission with Social Services Minister Amanda Risworth, Parramatta MP Andrew Charlton described how the charity opened their eyes to the adverse impact of rising prices of basics on everyday Australians, including those who have jobs. “They saw an uptake of their Meals Plus program increase by 144