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PARRAMATTA is making a pitch for a new Western Sydney studio for SBS to be based in the City’s heart, cementing its position as a key cultural precinct nationally. The Federal Government this week announced $5.9M for SBS to build a new production hub in the West in lieu of pursuing a full relocation of […]

DESIGNS for stage one of a new $27M pedestrian path and cycleway alongside Parramatta’s Duck River have been given the green light. Beginning at Silverwater Park, the 4.5 kilometre Duck River Nature Trail is a three-stage project designed to improve access for pedestrians and cyclists to the natural green corridor from Parramatta River to the

OVER 200 people attended the fourth annual Parramatta Street Feast on November 13 at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta – a call to share a meal with those battling life on the lonely fringe of society. The event is a response to Pope Francis’ World Day of the Poor and the call to build a more

A NEW raised pedestrian crossing outside Ryde Public School is one of the projects being funded by the NSW Government to make it easier for kids to walk, ride or scoot to school. The new “wombat crossing” on Argyle Avenue, Ryde, will include fencing and concrete blisters to slow vehicles outside Ryde Public School, making

FAITH groups across Granville are encouraged to apply for a share of $5M to make their places of worship and commemoration safer and more secure. They will be able to apply for grants of $5,000 to $250,000 under the Safe Places for Faith Communities program which are now open. This new grant round gives those who

PARRAMATTA’S local swimming hole will officially open in time for the swimming season with the $1.4M transformation of Lake Parramatta complete. Lake Parramatta swimming area was closed to the public from May this year for works to make the swimming area safer and more accessible and deliver improvements including a new lifeguard platform, gently sloping

PARRAMATTA is experiencing one of the most exciting transformations in its history and residents can have their say on the performance of City of Parramatta with the launch of its annual Community Satisfaction Survey. The survey provides valuable feedback on Council’s services, facilities and initiatives and helps shape the way Council operates. City of Parramatta

CITY of Parramatta Council has elected Councillor Martin Zaiter as its new Lord Mayor. Councillor Zaiter, who represents the Parramatta Ward and has previously served four years on Council, said he is looking forward to leading Parramatta as it embarks on its continued transformation. “We are home to the smartest minds, brilliant creatives and promising

PARRAMATTA Light Rail Stage 2 is one step closer, with a $322M contract awarded to John Holland Pty Ltd to deliver the first part of the project – construction of the first 1.3km of new light rail alignment, including a 320m bridge over the Parramatta River. New artist’s impression images have been released showing the

THROUGH a small team of only 30 volunteers, Parramatta Meals-on-Wheels served up a massive 28,000 packs of lunches and dinners just in the last 12 months. Dedicated volunteers clocked more than 3,100 hours reaching out daily at mealtimes to the local government area’s older and vulnerable residents, many living alone or far from relatives. Sandra

AS of January 2025, St Luke’s, Marsden Park, will be formally recognised and decreed the newest parish of the Diocese of Parramatta. The parochial district, which is the first stage of development of a parish, was established by Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, on 22 December 2017, as a response to the

OUR Local Community (OLC) councilor for Dundas Ward, Michelle Garrard has confirmed $1.5M from Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) will be spent in the Dundas Ward to focus on Youth Amenity. Part of this funding will go towards a trial of smart study hubs near school precincts in Dundas Ward. Construction is expected to commence

THE St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is calling on the Greater Sydney community to make a commitment this Homelessness Week (5 – 11 August) by signing up and fundraising as part of the NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout.     Taking place on Friday 30 August, participants in Greater Sydney will sleep out at Western Sydney University

THE recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) marked nearly five months since both The Doyalson Wyee RSL Club t/a Doylo Lifestyle Group (DLG)and Northmead Bowling, Recreation & Sporting Club (NBC Sports) started dialogue about amalgamation. Both Boards have enthusiastically agreed to sign the MOU, which has been rigorously considered over the past eight

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