News | City of Parramatta

Media Release | 11 February 2025

Push for Parramatta as host City for Community Cabinet

City of Parramatta calls on government leaders to hold a Community Cabinet in Parramatta in the coming months to show they are serious about the future of the fastest growing communities in Greater

Media Release | 04 February 2025

Connect and create with hands-on fun at PHIVE

Parramatta’s iconic cultural hub is bringing creativity and community together this year kicking off with Fabric Connections – Textile Play for Adults, an immersive exploration of textiles, creativity and community.

Media Release | 29 January 2025

Parramatta’s grand boulevard a step closer to reality

Parramatta’s city-shaping corridor linking Parramatta CBD to the River has received a welcome boost with the Federal Government announcing $10.1 million in funding from the Housing Support Program Stream 2 for the Civic Link project.

Media Release | 28 January 2025

Parramatta change makers shine in Citizen of the Year Awards

A local volunteer who has made a profound impact on the lives of domestic violence victims and their children has been named Parramatta’s 2025 Citizen of the Year.

Media Release | 20 January 2025

Kind-hearted tradie to represent Parramatta this Australia Day

An Aussie carpenter, foster parent to 27 children and rugby player turned mental health and wellbeing advocate, Bruno Efoti, has been announced as this year’s Australia Day Ambassador for the City of Parramatta.

Media Release | 16 January 2025

Find luck at Parramatta’s largest Lunar New Year celebrations yet

Parramatta will celebrate the Year of the Snake on Saturday 1 February 2025 from 4-9pm with traditional workshops, cultural activities and plenty of mouthwatering food and tasty drinks at both Centenary and Parramatta Square.

Media Release | 15 January 2025

Funding set to shore up City’s flood study and mitigation program

City of Parramatta has secured more than $722,000 from the Australian and NSW Governments to enhance its flood resilience program and help reduce flooding along the Parramatta River.

Media Release | 09 January 2025

Parramatta launches Sydney Festival with international flavour

The Sydney Festival is in full swing in Parramatta with Canada’s beloved Animal by Cirque Alfonse taking to the stage at Riverside Theatres this week.

Media Release | 09 January 2025

Hunts Creek Bridge construction set to begin this month

Works are set to begin on construction of the Hunts Creek Bridge to replace the existing twin stormwater culverts under North Rocks Road in North Parramatta.

Media Release | 08 January 2025

Get ready to get up and glow this Australia Day long weekend

More than 350 lucky locals will see in Australia Day morning from hot air balloons flying high over Parramatta as part of the City’s jam-packed program of family-friendly activities over the Australia Day weekend.

Media Release | 16 December 2024

Community groups get a boost in Council’s largest grants pool

Dozens of Parramatta’s local events, social enterprises and community organisations will get a boost in 2025, after being awarded a share of Council’s biggest ever Annual Community Grants Program y

Media Release | 13 December 2024

Work on $10.2 million missing active link in City’s west crosses the finish line

Pedestrians and cyclists are set to enjoy a new 75-metre long bridge, boardwalks, priority crossings and dedicated walking and cycling paths with the completion of the North-West T-way Paths project through Constitution Hill.

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