In the early part of the 19th century, one of the issues that caused consternation for colonial governors was the care and management of increasing numbers of mentally ill peopl...
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THE architects designing the $780M Powerhouse Parramatta has presented to Infrastructure NSW an improved design to include rooftop spaces which images revealed a sweeping view o...
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LIVE music is set to ease the pandemic pain of Parramatta restaurants and pubs that have outdoor dining. From November 1 to the end of March, Parramatta Council is removing rest...
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WITH all the controversy surrounding the Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta, we revisit the only design on the shortlist that retained the heritage properties Willow Grove and St G...
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A New cutting-edge initiative by the City of Parramatta will change the way new Australian suburbs and cities are designed, constructed, and managed in the future. Council has l...
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GET tested for COVID-19 is a key message for the Parramatta council area from NSW Health with Minister Brad Hazzard urging the public “to be truthful” as 11 new cases have emerg...
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Police would like to further remind the public that there are numerous scams currently in circulation and to exercise a high level of caution prior to transferring money, gift c...
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From teenage rebel to a valued deputy Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Michelle Garrard feels well-equipped to help run a major city – thanks to the life-long mentorship of her father,...
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I WANT you to imagine for a moment that you’re the Treasurer. You’ve got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest to get through the pandemic, stimulate the recovery, and lay ...
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I DIDN’T know whether to be annoyed or amused when the Federal Government announced that the NBN was finished. Nice! EXCEPT! the CBD of Parramatta doesn’t have the NBN and won’t...
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BUSINESSES that underpin the first-rate city will not come to Parramatta without the NBN. Parramatta Chamber of Commerce president Schon Condon was commenting on Federal MP Juli...
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THE OUTDOOR dining precinct in Parramatta Square is set to open on October 21, offering an exciting range of dining options. Walker Corporation’s $3.2B redevelopment of Parramat...
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PARRAMATTA and Cumberland Councils have scored more than $20M in the 2020-21 Federal Budget for infrastructure projects. The Investment in Parramatta/Cumberland infrastructure i...
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TREASURER Josh Frydenberg has put the challenge to the private sector to pull the flailing economy up by its bootstraps. He has done this through a broad suite of policy initiat...
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Six new bridges will be built and another five bridges modified in the Greater Parramatta area, as part of the Parramatta Light Railworks. Minister for Transport and Roads Andre...
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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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