News | City of Parramatta

Media Release | 09 September 2022

City of Parramatta pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

City of Parramatta Council sends its deepest condolences to all members of the Royal Family, following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.

Media Release | 02 September 2022

City of Parramatta Council CEO to step down

City of Parramatta Council CEO Brett Newman has today announced he will step down from his role at the end of September.

Media Release | 01 September 2022

Parramatta adds new Moon Markets to City’s cultural calendar

The City of Parramatta will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with two new night markets that will feature delicious dishes from all corners of the world, traditional lion dances as well as a

Media Release | 08 August 2022

Tastes, sounds and spirit of India alive across the City

From spicy street food, to beating drums and colourful dance, the tastes, sounds and spirit of South Asia are set to be celebrated across Parramatta as the City marks 75 years of Indian independenc

Media Release | 07 August 2022

Parramatta Lanes wins award ahead of 10-year anniversary

City of Parramatta Council has scooped a prestigious accolade for its flagship food, music and art festival, Parramatta Lanes, at this year’s Local Government Week Awards.

Media Release | 03 August 2022

More than $200m slated for community projects in Parramatta

The City of Parramatta is set to spend more than $200 million on important community projects over the next twelve months, including Council’s new community and civic hub and aquatic centre. 

Media Release | 25 July 2022

City’s newest public artwork rolls into Parramatta Square

The wheels are now set in motion for the installation of the City of Parramatta’s newest public artwork, Place of the Eels, in Parramatta Square.

Media Release | 19 July 2022

City of Parramatta Tree Champions help grow a greener future

They may not wear capes, but the City of Parramatta’s new Tree Champions are fast becoming local heroes by making their neighbourhoods a better place, one tree at a time.

Media Release | 18 July 2022

Firesticks memorial sparks reflection of First Nations heroes

A powerful new public artwork takes pride of place on the banks of Parramatta River inviting the community to reflect and remember Australia’s brave First Nations heroes.

Media Release | 13 July 2022

Parramatta’s new pool races past the halfway mark as name revealed

Parramatta’s new $88.6 million state-of the-art aquatic and leisure centre is fast approaching the finish line as construction races past the halfway mark.     

Media Release | 04 July 2022

First Nations talent takes to the stage at Burramatta NAIDOC event

From electro-folk and hip-hop to a family four-piece-band, First Nations artists will take the stage for a day of music, entertainment and culture at this year’s Burramatta NAIDOC event. 

Media Release | 01 June 2022

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 commitment ‘a win for the community’

City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Donna Davis has welcomed the NSW Government’s commitment to proceed with the delivery of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2.

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