WHILE Andrew Charlton, the “man from the East” managed to retain Parramatta for Labor in the Federal election, with a slight swing his way, the Liberals’ Maria Kovacic put up a ...
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HOUSEHOLDS having trouble paying their energy bills will be able to access up to $1,600 a year in help after Treasurer and Energy Minister Matt Kean increased support payments. ...
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BY DI BARTOK WHILE the Labor vote was slightly down in Parramatta, out-of-towner Andrew Charlton managed to win the seat for the new Federal Government. Liberal candidate Maria ...
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Proud daughter of immigrant parents LIZA Tazewell (nee Pranjic/Suroprajitno) grew up in Guildford, the proud daughter of immigrant parents. “I was raised in a family that taught...
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Understanding community aspirations MARIA has run a successful mortgage and finance business for 16 years, while she and her husband Glenn raised their now adult children, and s...
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The only Green candidate PARRAMATTA Council’s only Greens councillor Phil Bradley is making climate change his main issue, considering the high temperatures experienced in the W...
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Strong plans for the future AS an economist, business owner and former economic advisor to Kevin Rudd Andrew believes he has the experience to deliver a strong plan for the futu...
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Former Mayor gets the community FORMER mayor of Cumberland Council, Steve believes that only a local can truly understand and represent the interests of the community. “I have d...
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“Not impacted by tyranny” JULIAN has lived in Guildford and Granville all his life, his parents Lebanese-born. He was raised with four siblings and is father to two young childr...
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RIVER City Voices is thrilled to be back on stage on May 22 with a luscious choral and orchestral program. In its first major event since COVID hit the symphonic choir River Cit...
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The Federal seat of Parramatta is up for Grabs, State Member Dr Geoff Lee share his views on the Federal priorities for Parramatta. EXCLUSIVE by DR GEOFF LEE THE federal electio...
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SYDNEY has the Opera House, Paris has the Eiffel Tower, New York has the Empire State Building, and soon Parramatta will have Phive. With its vibrant red and orange roof now ins...
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THE 2022 Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence Showcase Launch officially marked the commencement of the 2022 WSABE Campaign, with Award Entries open, and honoured our p...
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By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM IF you are one of those dads who is stuck at work every day for hours on end when the family really needs you, then you are one of the 99% who are similarl...
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By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM WHEN Parramatta star David Gower was balancing his NRL career with life as a father of three, he came to realise that some children needed a help in life a...
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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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