NICK NIKOLAIDIS THE City of Parramatta has opened public consultation on what are being described as ‘housekeeping’ amendments to its planning controls in the Parramatta Local E...
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PARRAMATTA will trial a Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) in its CBD to expand its booming night-time economy as part of a state initiative to help boost nightlife. The SEP w...
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BUYING or selling a business is one of the most significant life decisions many people will make. Getting the right information at the right time can make all the difference bet...
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WHEN children’s charity leader, Clare Pearson, addressed Western Sydney University’s psychology graduates last year, she had a simple message for them: follow your North Star an...
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THE NSW Government has directed the appointment of an independent team of experts to oversee the management of Cumberland Hospital, with immediate effect. The direction from the...
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THE Matildas return to Stadium Australia this Sunday, March 8 for their final group stage match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup against Korea Republic with a sellout crowd expected...
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THE NSW Government is powering ahead with construction of Western Sydney’s first state cultural institution, Powerhouse Parramatta, now 95 per cent complete, delivering a landma...
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CONSTRUCTION of the centrepiece of the $659.1M Children’s Hospital Westmead Stage 2 Redevelopment is now complete, delivering new treatment spaces and beds to the Western Sydney...
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THE Parramatta community will soon benefit from a brand-new facility where they can drop off household waste items for free, thanks to an initiative from the City of Parramatta ...
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NICK NIKOLAIDIS FIRST home buyers across Parramatta have been the biggest beneficiaries of the NSW Government’s First Home Buyers Assistance program, new data reveals. The refor...
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CITY of Parramatta is rolling out a brand-new, residents-only recycling drop-off this Christmas and New Year – the first time Council offers a dedicated service to help locals i...
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LEADING careers events provider, Brett Carter Events (BCE) has linked with Western Sydney’s leading local media publisher, Community Broadcast Network (CBN) for a new strategic ...
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AUSTRALIAN singing superstarEve celebration, with a family-friendly drone show and fireworks to feature at Parramatta Park. The free annual event, taking place on Wednesday 31 D...
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THE Fred Hollows Foundation is thanking the Parramatta community for stepping up in 2025 to help restore sight, as international aid budgets shrink and the world’s most vulnerab...
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AS parcel volumes surge ahead of Christmas, Australia Post is urging Australians to be on high alert as this time of year tends to see a spike in porch pirate activity. Porch pi...
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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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