THE City of Parramatta is moving forward with an innovative plan to revamp carparking in the Parramatta CBD to better accommodate the needs of residents, visitors and workers. A...
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STEVE Christou, the colourful former mayor of Cumberland, has entered the fray in the battle for Parramatta in the upcoming Federal election. What was already an interesting sce...
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By DI BARTOK WHILE the Labor local rank and file members are still fuming over Anthony Albanese’s choice of candidate for Parramatta, many are conceding that the he might still ...
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By DI BARTOK FORMER Liberal Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer thinks the Liberals have a real chance of winning Parramatta in the upcoming Federal election now that “top-notch” local busines...
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WORK will start to build the first of 16 light rail stops and track installation will reach 100 per cent in coming weeks, on Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail. Minister for T...
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By DI BARTOK RANK and file ALP members are hoping that a decision to “parachute” an Eastern Suburbs high profile businessman into Parramatta to contest the upcoming Federal elec...
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OUTDOOR spaces across the Parramatta CBD will be transformed into buzzing entertainment venues as part of the City of Parramatta’s mammoth outdoor autumn event series, which inc...
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MARCUS WHEAN IF best, nothing changes, at worst, sometimes senseless tragedy is the consequence of not taking action. WHEN I work with clients as a psychologist they only know m...
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A NEW $285M Temporary Housing Support Package will provide accommodation support to flood victims who have lost their homes to ensure people can access more immediate and medium...
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By DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THERE is a special place up in the Dundas Valley called the Allowah Children’s Hospital where the sun is always shining on those in need. The sun in questi...
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BDO in Australia has expanded its presence in Greater Western Sydney (GWS) with the establishment of a new office at Parramatta. The GWS office will provide a whole-of-firm serv...
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SMALL businesses along the Parramatta Light Rail will receive an additional boost of support with free giveaways to attract local customers as part of NSW Small Business Month t...
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THE NSW Government has issued a warning to flood victims and residents across the state to be wary of flood recovery scams. Fair Trading Minister Eleni Petinos said previous nat...
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FIST Nations leaders, a business owner, a social change entrepreneur and a scientist are some of the local women featured in the City of Parramatta’s 2022 International Women’s ...
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THE Commonwealth Government has activated the Disaster Recovery Payment and the Disaster Recovery Allowance to support more communities including in the LGA of Parramatta. The D...
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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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