THE Building Commission NSW, NSW’s first dedicated building regulator, officially opened, fulfilling an election promise by the Minns Labor Government. Led by Commissioner David...
Read more about Building Commission has openedTHE NSW Government has initiated a six-month campaign addressing silica dust exposure in construction and tunnelling. Silicosis, often linked to manufactured stone, poses risks ...
Read more about Support for silica banBENDIGO Bank has been named Australia’s most trusted bank for the second consecutive year, according to the Roy Morgan Trusted Brand Awards. The bank’s CEO and Managing Director...
Read more about Bendigo named top bankTHE NSW Government is addressing overcrowded emergency departments by creating Safe Assessment Units at Prince of Wales and Nepean hospitals. These units will support individual...
Read more about Addressing overcrowded emergency unitsTHE Australian Dental Association New South Wales (ADA NSW) is warning about the potential consequences of applying payroll tax to dental practices. With over 23,000 people on t...
Read more about Reduced access to dental careMOBILE phone detection cameras will start enforcing seatbelt compliance in a new safety push aimed at reducing needless deaths on NSW roads each year. The NSW Government will ad...
Read more about Cameras to enforce seatbelt complianceA NEW survey by finance platform MNY reveals that 75% of Australian mortgage holders or those living with a mortgage holder have been negatively affected by interest rate rises,...
Read more about Extent of mortgage stress reveledCOLES has initiated a one-month fundraising campaign across Australia for seven charities. The appeal aims to raise funds for various local causes, such as pediatric brain cance...
Read more about Coles in fundraising campaignTHE NSW Government has launched a $600,000 initiative called the Connecting Seniors grant program to enhance social engagement and skill development among seniors. Minister for ...
Read more about Grants for seniors isolationTHE NSW Government is investing $80M to protect koalas and their habitat in south-west Sydney. This includes $48 million for a new National Park along the Georges River, adding ...
Read more about Investment in koala protectionNEW research commissioned by MyFitnessPal, a global nutrition and food tracking app, indicates a shift in Australians’ protein consumption habits. Despite the popularity of expe...
Read more about Research into food tracking appsTHE NSW Government is enhancing transparency in the social housing waiting list by providing more current data. Previously, data on the waiting list was only published annually,...
Read more about Data improved for social housingAUSTRALIAN schools are grappling with a crisis in principal recruitment and retention due to stress, burnout, and increased workloads. Monash University’s Faculty of Education i...
Read more about School principals grapple with stressLOCAL communities in NSW participated in the 2023 NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout recently. The event aims to raise funds and awareness in support of St Vincent de Paul Society’s...
Read more about Sleepout supports those in needMAY 2023 building approvals data has shown a 59.4% surge in higher density home building approvals, while detached house approvals remained flat. Master Builders Australia welco...
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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...
Read more about Popular dining app, EatClub is gaining a following in Parramatta
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...
Read more about Opposition persists despite concessions to North Rocks Village development plan
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...
Read more about Tied, Red or Sore Eyes? You don’t have to just live with itThe Parramatta Times is the trusted local media resource that connects residents and visitors with the people, businesses and opportunities that shape and connect Parramatta, one of Australia's fastest-growing cities.