CONSTRUCTION of the centrepiece of the $659.1M Children’s Hospital Westmead Stage 2 Redevelopment is now complete, delivering new treatment spaces and beds to the Western Sydney...
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THE Parramatta community will soon benefit from a brand-new facility where they can drop off household waste items for free, thanks to an initiative from the City of Parramatta ...
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PARRAMATTA is set to strike a high note as Barbra: The Greatest Star, the critically acclaimed concert honouring the legendary Barbra Streisand’s extraordinary career, launches ...
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NICK NIKOLAIDIS FIRST home buyers across Parramatta have been the biggest beneficiaries of the NSW Government’s First Home Buyers Assistance program, new data reveals. The refor...
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PARRAMATTA is the destination for wellness enthusiasts this summer with the return of the Mindful Living Expo, Western Sydney’s premier celebration of health, wellbeing and cons...
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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 Tut...
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FINDING meaningful employment for people with disability continues to be one of the biggest challenges faced by families and communities in NSW. Many encounter barriers such as ...
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DINOFEST returns for even bigger summer school holidays experience: 10 Jan – 1 Feb 2026. It was a huge hit when it stomped into Sydney in 2024 selling-out every show to rave rev...
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CITY of Parramatta is rolling out a brand-new, residents-only recycling drop-off this Christmas and New Year – the first time Council offers a dedicated service to help locals i...
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LEADING careers events provider, Brett Carter Events (BCE) has linked with Western Sydney’s leading local media publisher, Community Broadcast Network (CBN) for a new strategic ...
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AUSTRALIAN singing superstarEve celebration, with a family-friendly drone show and fireworks to feature at Parramatta Park. The free annual event, taking place on Wednesday 31 D...
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THE Fred Hollows Foundation is thanking the Parramatta community for stepping up in 2025 to help restore sight, as international aid budgets shrink and the world’s most vulnerab...
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TONY BOSWORTH SELLANES Clark, a Parramatta-based immigration law firm run by a tight-knit team of 14 immigration professionals is led by founder and CEO Carlos Sellanes. He’s a ...
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AS parcel volumes surge ahead of Christmas, Australia Post is urging Australians to be on high alert as this time of year tends to see a spike in porch pirate activity. Porch pi...
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IDO IDO, a leading wedding stationery studio based in Western Sydney, is working with The Children’s Hospital at Westmead to personally deliver gifts to children at the hospital...
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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...
Read more about Opposition persists despite concessions to North Rocks Village development planTHREE 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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