PCYC NSW plans to refresh several Club Committees, including PCYC Parramatta. The committee plays a vital role in building positive relationships between clubs, local communitie...
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A RAINY Sunday night at the Street Side Medics mobile clinic at Parramatta attending to some of the city’s rough sleepers received a surprise visit by the Governor-General David...
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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 ...
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By PRISCELLA MABOR THE Community Migrant Resource Centre (CMRC) opened its doors 25 years ago in Parramatta. Since 1996, there has been a continuum of new migrants who have soug...
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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...
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EVERY single day at the new Parramatta Salvation Army, Major Kylie Collinson is stunned by raw stories of hardship faced by a growing section of people in her community. “I need...
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THERE are going to be some enjoyable summers coming up for residents of Parramatta and Cumberland council areas with work starting on the long-anticipated Parramatta Aquatic Cen...
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RESIDENTS are welcoming the re-opening of the impressive Wentworthville Memorial Swimming Centre, none more than 92-year-old Trevor Simpson, who was unable to swim since the poo...
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FROM working in the Indian slums with legendary Mother Teresa to helping migrants in Western Sydney settle into their new lives, Melissa Monteiro has never faltered in her commi...
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A HAVEN for native birds to nest and forage for plant foods is underway in busy corridors at Old Toongabbie. The species include Red-browed Finch, Blue Wrens, Grass Parrots and ...
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NRL fans will be able to enjoy footy fever together for longer after this weekend’s grand final with pubs, clubs and bars to stay open later, thanks to the NSW Government’s special event extended trading. Fans of the Penrith Panthers...
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AS millions of Australians deal with cost of living pressures a new app, EatClub, has been launched designed to offer affordable access to favorite restaurants. EatClub has so far saved almost $3M for diners who dine at times requested b...
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THE proposed North Rocks Village development at the former 12.67 hectare site of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children continues to face community opposition despite revisions to its Master Plan. The quiet, leafy suburb was ide...
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THREE local Parramatta libraries have become the first in Australia to adopt new forms of artificial intelligence (AI), hosting AI Tutor Robots to teach kids. The ABii Smart Tutor Robot is designed to help children aged 3-11 with STEM, r...
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A NEW commercial workplace is designed to uplift Parramatta’s heritage and being billed as an iconic urban landmark. The $125M boutique development which opened in May, is in Parramatta’s vibrant civic heart and directly overlooks Ce...
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IF your eyes often feel dry, gritty or sore, especially after time on screens, driving, or sitting in air-conditioning – you’re not alone. Many people quietly put up with it, thinking it’s just tiredness, allergies or part of getti...
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