LORD Mayor of Parramatta Bob Dwyer is proud of his City, with its dynamic development, and exciting projects such as Parramatta Square, the Powerhouse, light rail and a new swim...
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A COUNCIL resolution calling for an inventory of the existing number of cooling canopy trees within Parramatta CBD has been passed and will pave the way for ramping up plans for...
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The following is an edited extract by Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Women, Liberal Senator for New South Wales to Western Sydney Award...
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AUTHORITIES has lifted the lid on scams triggered by COVID-19 and warned against fake online shopping websites particularly this Christmas, phishing for personal information, an...
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AUSSIE iconic service station Ampol is back, this time in partnership with supermarket giant Woolworths. Founded in post-Depression 1936 as Australian Motorists Petrol Company, ...
Read more about Iconic Ampol calls Parramatta home: Northmead site the first of many outlets
IN a move that will cost Parramatta Council an estimated $60,000 over six months, the NSW Government has been granted a peppercorn rent of $1 to occupy office space in Macquarie...
Read more about Council rents prime space to Govt for $1, detractors slammed as disgusting politics
LORRAINE Wearne, Parramatta’s longest-serving councillor, celebrates 25 years fighting for the community. So, what drives this amazing woman? AFTER a record-breaking 25 years as...
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HOWZAT! Organised recreational cricketers playing on Parramatta sports grounds have just been bowled over following complaints from district cricket clubs. Problems have arisen ...
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IT used to be the place for the homeless, rough sleepers, and the lonely to come together for two meals a day and some social interaction. But now Covid-19 has forced Parramatta...
Read more about Parramatta Mission pivots its traditional service
Motion for a city tree report blocked by Lord Mayor COOLING trees became a hot debate among Parramatta councillors at last week’s council meeting. An earlier motion by Cr Sameer...
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NSW Police, together with Transport for NSW, is urging residents to plan and to expect a different holiday experience during the summer months of 2020-2021, as they launch the W...
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The legendary people and events that have shaped Parramatta’s unique – and sometimes surprising – history take center stage in a quirky new documentary series to mark Foundation...
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A PARRAMATTA mum has admitted she’d been dreaming about what she’d do if she ever won the lottery just days before discovering she scored $2M in the weekend’s Saturday Lotto dra...
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PARRAMATTA Chamber was excited to be back doing what they do best and giving members a platform to connect with one another in person. Covid has certainly created obstacles, but...
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In the 15 years, David Amaneddine has run a removalist business, it will be the year 2020 he will remember most. In the worst time of the coronavirus pandemic, his company, AAA ...
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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...
Read more about Popular dining app, EatClub is gaining a following in Parramatta
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...
Read more about Opposition persists despite concessions to North Rocks Village development plan
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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