JUDGING of the Parramatta Local Business Awards has completed as hundreds of finalists have been announced ahead of the gala presentation event on August 6. Shops and offices re...
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A SHOP in the heart of the Parramatta CBD currently occupied by a barber has sold at auction for $1.03M. The 85sq m property at Shop 2, 52 George Street, is in a prime street fr...
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CITY of Parramatta is pushing ahead plans to reimagine Riverside Theatres with the detailed design and tender process to deliver Parramatta’s iconic centrepiece given the green ...
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POWERHOUSE has announced a public call out for photographs, ephemera and personal stories that capture the social and cultural spirit of Western Sydney’s shopping malls from the...
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A NATIONAL survey from Specsavers has revealed that many Australians aged 35 to 50 are struggling with blurry or unclear vision during everyday tasks — yet the vast majority rem...
Read more about Mid-life Aussies report loss of vision: Local experts outline the symptoms
DUNDAS Sports & Recreation Club recently brought together rugby league royalty and comedy gold on for their inaugural 2025 Sportsman’s Lunch, raising vital funds for mental heal...
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RENOWNED surf coach, ex-pro surfer, keynote speaker, and mental resilience advocate, Blakey Johnston, is taking on a massive challenge this winter – aiming to break the record f...
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PARRAMATTA is on the brink of becoming Greater Sydney’s epicentre of arts and culture with its Creative Parramatta Cultural Strategy (2025-2034) set to foster creativity, cultur...
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POWERHOUSE Parramatta has marked a milestone, with the building reaching its full 75-metre height as the steel exoskeleton that wraps around the building is also officially comp...
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LOCAL small businesses and entrepreneurs looking to upskill will have access to more than 15 free workshops over the next six months through the City of Parramatta’s Small Busin...
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LUXURY stays, rich history, and world-class dining await in Sydney’s vibrant second CBD staying at the Skye Suites Hotel at Parramatta. Our base was a stylish two-bedroom apartm...
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WENTY Leagues has announced its upcoming free community event Emergency Services Day. This event is a unique opportunity for local families and community members to come togethe...
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THE University of New England has launched its first purpose-built nursing simulation lab. The new facility will provide UNE nursing students with dedicated learning spaces afte...
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CARLINGFORD and surrounding communities are set to benefit from a new purpose-built ambulance station following the purchase of a site for the new station on Pennant Hills Road ...
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PLAN to refresh Parramatta’s iconic George Street in the CBD as part of a streetscape master plan to improve the landscape and revitalise the historic neighbourhood are open for...
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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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