News | City of Parramatta

Media Release | 12 September 2023

Shaping the future of Parramatta

The City of Parramatta has unveiled a 10-year plan to position the City as an economic powerhouse, leader in social and environmental sustainability and in working together with First Nations peoples and communities and a hub of research and innovation.

Media Release | 12 September 2023

City’s rooftop, laneways and streets come alive for Parramatta Lanes

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 and incredible art installations.

Media Release | 11 September 2023

Olympic golden girl Emma McKeon to open Parramatta Aquatic Centre

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 25 September.

Media Release | 04 September 2023

Parramatta Aquatic Centre to officially open 25 September

Parramatta will soon have a new hotspot to cool down or work up a sweat with the City’s $88.6 million swimming, fitness and wellness hub Parramatta Aquatic Centre set to open its doors to the commu

Media Release | 31 August 2023

Riverside Theatres wins national award after a record year

Parramatta’s much-loved Riverside Theatres are in the national arts spotlight after being named Performing Arts Centre of the Year at the prestigious PAC Australia Impact Awards.

Media Release | 30 August 2023

City of Parramatta calls for funding to launch Vivid Parramatta program

City of Parramatta is calling on the NSW Government to increase funding for tourism and events in Western Sydney including launching a ‘Vivid Parramatta’ program. 

Media Release | 29 August 2023

It’s easier being green with a free tree giveaway in Parramatta

Residents are encouraged to go green this September with the return of Council’s annual free tree and plant giveaway.

Media Release | 28 August 2023

Community Grants Program applications now open!

Local community and sporting groups can apply for a share in $575,000 of funding assistance with applications now open for City of Parramatta’s 2024 Community Grants program.

Media Release | 18 August 2023

Isn’t it time you took your tastebuds on a tour of Parramatta?

A new video series will take foodies on a culinary journey of Parramatta and help cement the City’s reputation as one of Sydney’s top dining destinations.

Media Release | 15 August 2023

Parramatta gives green light for affordable housing action plan

City of Parramatta is lobbying the NSW Government for planning reforms to deliver affordable housing in perpetuity, rather than for a limited time period, as part of a two-year action plan aimed at urgently driving up the supply of affordable housing.

Media Release | 14 August 2023

Explore space, solar cars and how things work at Family Science Day

Young budding scientists will get a chance to discover what makes toilet paper fly, how to levitate a beach ball and the key to controlling a robot at Family Science Day in Parramatta on 19 August.

Media Release | 11 August 2023

Calling all designers: Help us Reimagine Riverside Theatres!

The City of Parramatta is excited to launch its multi-million-dollar redevelopment of Riverside Theatres, calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the first stage of the Riverside Theatres Redevelopment Design Competition.

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