News | City of Parramatta

Media Release | 05 September 2024

Parramatta revs up bid to be Western Sydney’s jobs engine

Parramatta has set its sights on creating more than 150,000 jobs in the next 25 years and positioning itself as Western Sydney’s jobs engine.

Media Release | 29 August 2024

Multi-million dollar sports pavilion opens at Carlingford

A major milestone has been reached during the transformation of Carlingford’s Peggy Womersley Reserve with the completion and naming of a new $3.2 million pavilion.

Media Release | 29 August 2024

‘Pitch for Good’ and make a difference

Parramatta’s unique version of ‘Shark Tank’ returns next week with the annual Pitch for Good program inviting social entrepreneurs and local charities the chance to pitch their projects and boost awareness while making a positive community impact.

Media Release | 28 August 2024

Volunteers celebrated on National Meals on Wheels Day

More than 30 City of Parramatta volunteers will be recognised for their contribution to the community as part of National Meals on Wheels Day celebrations this week.

Media Release | 26 August 2024

Design revealed for new nature trail on Duck River foreshore

A concept design for a new nature trail set to transform more of Parramatta’s waterways is now out for community feedback.

Media Release | 26 August 2024

Excitement builds in Epping as big vision and major overhaul begins

Work is set to get underway on a long-term vision for Epping Town Centre with more vibrant laneways, more accessible and safer pedestrian connections and better access to public open space.

Media Release | 23 August 2024

New dedicated walking and cycling paths at Rydalmere foreshore

Pedestrians and cyclists travelling along the Parramatta River foreshore at Rydalmere are set for a safer experience with the completion of new dedicated footpaths and bike paths.

Media Release | 22 August 2024

Emerging leaders to pitch their big ideas at TEDxSydney Youth

The next generation of big thinkers and their big ideas are returning to Parramatta with a special TEDxSydney Youth event back this month at Riverside Theatres.

Media Release | 21 August 2024

Beloved park F.S. Garside returns after a multi-million-dollar facelift

F.S Garside Park’s transformation into a multi-purpose facility for the entire community to enjoy is now complete, with the park officially opening today.

Media Release | 31 July 2024

Council successful at NCAT hearing

This morning Council was successful in preventing the release of commercially sensitive information and a breach of a legally binding commercial contract.

Media Release | 31 July 2024

Meet an Australian trailblazer at Sydney Science Festival Family Day

Kids will have a rare opportunity to meet and hear from Australia’s first female astronaut when the 2024 Sydney Science Festival comes to Parramatta for this year’s Sydney Science Festival Family Day, presented in partnership with the Powerhouse Museum and the City of Parramatta.

Media Release | 30 July 2024

Parramatta turns green and gold for Paris Olympics

Parramatta is set to turn green and gold with an Olympic-themed line-up of programs and action-packed activities at PHIVE and Parramatta Square during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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