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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, […]

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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

THE former Parramatta mayor Paul Barber, well-known for his staunch advocacy of workers, Indigenous peoples’ welfare and local heritage, died on Thursday at 70. Growing up in East Parramatta and educated at Parramatta East Public School and Macquarie Boys High School, Mr Barber followed his father’s footsteps working at the Shell Oil Refinery when an

EMPOWERING local women and celebrating their achievements will take centre stage as the City of Parramatta hosts the Invest in Western Sydney Women event, welcoming local female students, businesses, and organisations to commemorate International Women’s Day next month.  The inaugural event, to be held at Parramatta Town Hall on Thursday March 7, will bring together over 220

A NEW City of Parramatta social media group is set to help reunite lost pets with their loved ones quicker. The Parra Pets Matta Facebook group will act as a central hub for lost and found pets in the Parramatta area.  The page will also allow pet owners to post details about their missing pets,

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

TRIBUTES and condolences continue to flow for billionaire property developer and philanthropist Lang Walker, who built a property empire across Australia including Parramatta Square. Mr Walker died last week aged 78 at his Woolloomooloo property. City of Parramatta has recognised the contribution and lasting legacy of Lang Walker AO. Mr Walker co-founded a small firm with

A COMMUNITY football champion who helped refugees integrate into Australian society through sport has been named Parramatta’s 2024 Citizen of the Year, with local volunteers leading the charge at this year’s awards. Julie Crane has helped transform the Melrose Park Football Club into a vibrant hub of inclusivity and positive community engagement, particularly for newly arrived

ONE of the world’s innovative materials scientists, an engineer and inventor is Parramatta City’s Australia Day Ambassador. NSW Australian of the Year 2022 and University of New South Wales professor Veena Sahajwalla created the world’s first microfactory for recycling electronic wates. She said her invention was her greatest contribution to her adopted country as an

A TRAM has travelled through Western Sydney for the first time in 80 years, with on-track testing for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 officially kicking off on 18 December as the project powers forward, reaching a number of major milestones. The NSW Government has ensured the project is on track to service tens of thousands

By SASWATI MUKHERJEE PROVIDING a haven for domestic violence survivors became a life mission for Kathryn Kaur, having spent 17 long years enduring the torment of domestic violence herself. The emotional and physical scars of those long years notwithstanding, she decided to hold out hope for people trapped in abusive relationships and help them survive