THE state-led rezoning for Parramatta’s Church Street North precinct, alongside the Parramatta Light Rail, is now complete allowing for up to 1,800 new homes to be built. The re...
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RODNEY WALTERS AS Christmas fast approaches, so will the point of crisis for many people struggling to make ends meet. Christmas is the busiest time of year for the Salvos. A ti...
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By STAFF REPORTERS IT is best known for hosting elite sport and entertainment, but CommBank Stadium has also been one of the City of Parramatta’s great dining hotspots since the...
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IT is days away when selected students from Parramatta to the Hills perform their entries to the 40th Schools Spectacular at Qudos Bank Arena. They will join more than 5,000 stu...
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By STAFF REPORTERS PARRAMATTA’S CommBank Stadium took centre stage at the Restaurant & Catering 2023 Awards for Excellence, with in-house caterer VenuesLive handed the prestigio...
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A STRIKING new gateway into the City of Parramatta is now complete with the official opening of Alfred Street Bridge. The Alfred Street Bridge is an important part in a growing ...
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ELIZABETH FRIAS HUNDREDS of families and single households in Parramatta are set to benefit in a landmark move by the Minns Labor government to address the state’s housing suppl...
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EXPRESSIONS of interest are sought from residents eligible to be representatives in the Parramatta City Council’s Local Planning Panel. Each role is part-time to be served for u...
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ELIZABETH FRIAS NEW Parramatta Lord Mayor Pierre Esber has vowed to take a lead in a chapter shaping the future of Sydney’s second CBD. The longtime Dundas’ councilor of the Lab...
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ENGINEERING and science education will benefit from an $8M donation to the Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta by the Sir William Tyree Foundation supporting generations of students...
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FIVE-time Olympics swimming gold medallist Emma McKeon will join the City of Parramatta to celebrate the official opening of Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC) on Monday, September...
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CITY of Parramatta’s flagship event Parramatta Lanes returns bigger and better than ever this October with 15 locations hosting more than 120 musicians, 45 food and drink stalls...
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AS sunny and warm spring days are upon us North Rocks locals have returned to the local school fete cancelled five years ago due to COVID. After a long hiatus, the North Rocks P...
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FROM authentic spices and the best butter chicken, chaat and jalebi through to beautiful sarees and exciting Bollywood-style street performances, Harris Park has it all. A group...
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A NEW free Adult Mental Health Centre has opened its doors in downtown Parramatta, bringing vital help for those in need, It is one of just 26 national AMHCs and the Western Syd...
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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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