By Travel Writer, Jane Kinkade PARRAMATTA boasts plenty of quality bars and boutique eating spots. We tried just a few. Nick and Nora’s is the glamorous speakeasy-style bar perc...
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IN a landmark result Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has led the Labor Party to a decisive victory in the 2025 federal election, securing a second consecutive term with an incre...
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CONSTRUCTION of the state’s largest mental health facility has commenced at Westmead. $540M has been invested to deliver the Westmead Integrated Mental Health Complex. Set to be...
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SASWATI MUKHERJEE BY this time tomorrow, over 5 million native mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs stand to be killed by the millions of feral and roaming pet cats in Australia. ...
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CUMBERLAND City Council has successfully completed a series of major infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving roads, drainage, and essential public services in Merrylands. The...
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THE City of Parramatta is celebrating a double win at the 2025 IPWEA NSW & ACT Annual Engineering Excellence Awards, taking home two prestigious awards. PHIVE Community Cultural...
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THE popular NBC Sports Clubs at Northmead has amalgamated with Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club (The Doylo) to strengthen community and club offerings. This strategic partnership marks a ...
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LEADING domestic violence organisation, Women’s Community Shelters (WCS) is struggling to keep up with demand as shelters are being forced to turn away at least one family a day...
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Carlingford school’s impact: Boost to student wellbeing and purpose AN independent, alternative high school in Carlingford has boosted the wellbeing and purpose of students who ...
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THE iconic Riverside Theatres redevelopment is a step closer to reality and the community is invited to have their say with this state-significant development being publicly exh...
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THE countdown to the highly anticipated 15th annual ZEST Awards has begun and Community Broadcast Network (CBN) has returned as the prestigious event’s media partner. “This exci...
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BLOOD donors across Parramatta are urgently needed as the impact of Cyclone Alfred in Queensland leads to a shortfall of more than 1,000 blood and plasma donations a day. Austra...
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KATIE MULLENS WITH International Women’s Day just around the corner, I’ve been thinking about the women who inspire me. And at the top of the list is my Nanna, Barbara Jean. Bor...
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VIEWS of Parramatta’s picturesque City skyline has reached new heights with the opening of the $1.4M Dixon Park Escarpment Lookout. This once unused piece of parkland on the cli...
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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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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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