News | City of Parramatta

Media Release | 29 May 2024

Parramatta eyes C40 status as part of sustainability push

Parramatta has sets its sights on becoming the next C40 global city.

Media Release | 28 May 2024

Riverside takes centre stage in Aussie online honours

Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres is the toast of the Australian online world after winning the 2024 Australian Web Award for the entertainment and events category.

Media Release | 27 May 2024

Have your say on a major pedestrian and cycling path study

A major study to dramatically expand Parramatta’s pedestrian and cycling path network by three kilometres, connecting Northmead, Winston Hills and Parramatta, is now on public exhibition.

Media Release | 23 May 2024

Winning design for new $188 million Riverside Theatres revealed

A 1500 seat Broadway-style lyric theatre with First Nations inspired interiors is the hallmark of the winning design for $188 million plus redevelopment of Riverside Theatres.

Media Release | 20 May 2024

Stories Under the Stars to highlight Warami in Parramatta

Parramatta is set to enjoy and celebrate First Nations Stories Under the Stars for the first time, as part of a jam-packed line up for this year’s Warami program kicking off on 26 May.

Media Release | 20 May 2024

Parramatta’s bold pitch to the world: Start your story here

A draft 25-year vision that charts the transformation of Parramatta to a global powerhouse by 2050 and invites individuals and businesses to “start their story” in the City is now on public exhibition.

Media Release | 13 May 2024

Artists find a new home in Granville as new studios open

Artists across Western Sydney now have a dedicated space to create and collaborate in Granville with a new Parramatta Artists Studios (PAS) site officially open.

Media Release | 09 May 2024

Parramatta Library earns top honours in national design awards

Parramatta Library, housed in the City’s iconic civic, cultural and community hub PHIVE has been named the winner of The Australian Library and Information Association’s (ALIA) Library Design Award.

Media Release | 06 May 2024

Parramatta honours local nurses on International Nurses Day

City of Parramatta has donated $5,000 to the Westmead Hospital Foundation in support of local nurses and their unwavering commitment to our community in honour of International Nurses Day.

Media Release | 06 May 2024

Extending Metro West would connect Parramatta to a world of opportunity

City of Parramatta has ramped up calls for the Federal Government to come to the table with funding to extend the Metro West line to Western Sydney International Airport.

Media Release | 04 May 2024

Westmead’s Milson Park officially opens after redevelopment

Stage 1 of Westmead’s newest rejuvenated green space in Milson Park is now complete featuring an active transport network, artificial wetlands and improved stormwater drainage, and a shared pathway with pedestrian and cycle bridge with solar lighting.

Media Release | 02 May 2024

City of Parramatta launches landmark First Nations Strategy

City of Parramatta’s relationship with Dharug and the First Nations community has hit a new milestone with the official launch of the ground breaking First Nations Strategy at the City’s meeting place, Parramatta Town Hall.

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