GREATER Western Sydney Giants will transform its training and community centre at Sydney Olympic Park into a new centre of excellence thanks to a $15M grant from the NSW Liberal...
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NOVA Employment has secured thousands of jobs for people with a disability across Greater Sydney for the past 32 years. “We aim to find jobs for people with disability that matc...
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A TEAM of archaeologists has unearthed a convict hut and historical artefacts that date as far back as 1792, during the start of work at the new Sydney Metro station at Parramat...
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A NEW Service NSW Centre will open in North Rocks Shopping Centre, North Rocks, in mid-2023. The centre will offer over 1000 NSW government transactions, including up to 180 dri...
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AN environmental champion who turns waste into bags and award-winning art has been named City of Parramatta’s 2023 Citizen of the Year, with local volunteers leading the charge ...
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CBD along the foreshore is forging ahead, with detailed planning and early works now underway. Minister for Active Transport Rob Stokes said an interactive map detailing a draft...
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HOP to the City of Parramatta and celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with a series of free and fun activities throughout January – culminating with a delicious noodle market under...
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GENERATIONS of motor mechanics have kept Western Sydney’s car population on the road with skills learnt over decades and vast knowledge of everything from faulty water pumps in ...
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DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THE days of parking the boat or caravan in the street for months on end have come to an end with new legislation strengthening the impounding powers of local ...
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THE new, lower cost of PBS medicines comes into effect on New Year’s Day, meaning the most patients will pay for a PBS listed medication is $30, down from $42.50. This follows P...
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AHEAD of the festive season, the NSW Government has released a new emotional, social media campaign featuring the Western Sydney Wanderers and the families of road trauma victim...
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Story and pictures by AYUSH KUMAR A FAMILY of Peregrine Falcons have made their home in the roof of Accor Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park for the past four years. When tragedy st...
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DALLAS SHERRINGHAM FORGET Bondi, forget Manly, going to the beach in the heart of the west will soon be a whole lot easier. One of Western Sydney’s most-loved swimming spots wil...
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DISCOVER a world of brick creations and build your own adventure at the LEGO display in PHIVE during the school holidays and through until April 23. You can step inside Brickman...
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WHAT better way to lead into the golden jubilee celebrations for the business than by winning the numero uno award! Independent Locksmiths & Security Pty Ltd did just that by wi...
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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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