News | City of Parramatta

Media Release | 04 April 2025

Parramatta Square the toast of Asia Pacific at Place Leaders Awards

Parramatta Square has been recognised as one of the best managed public spaces in the region by winning the Place Governance award at the 2024 Place Leaders Asia Pacific Awards in Darwin overnight.

Media Release | 03 April 2025

Encore alert: The Producers extends with limited one-week season in Parramatta

Theatre lovers can rejoice with Mel Brooks’ hilarious Broadway sensation The Producers visiting Parramatta with a strictly limited one-week season at Riverside Theatres from 15 – 18 May.

Media Release | 02 April 2025

North Parramatta park upgrades to create City’s heart of play

An $8.7 million project set to transform four much-loved parks in North Parramatta and deliver a connected network of multi-sport and recreational open spaces is now on public exhibition.

Media Release | 01 April 2025

Plans for a reimagined Riverside Theatres push ahead

The iconic Riverside Theatres redevelopment is a step closer to reality and the community is invited to have their say with this state-significant development being publicly exhibited on the NSW Planning Portal.

Media Release | 28 March 2025

Parramatta’s free pop-up movie nights set for a blockbuster return

Blockbuster movies, live music, interactive art, jumping castles, kid’s workshops, outdoor games and activities are all part of the annual Family Movie Night series returning to Parramatta’s local parks next month.

Media Release | 24 March 2025

Floating garden trial to combat urban heat in Parramatta's CBD

Garden trays in Centenary and Parramatta Squares have been helping keep the City cool this summer with the CBD hot spots part of a heat reduction experiment with floating garden creators Future Village.

Media Release | 20 March 2025

Parramatta goes Sunflower Friendly

People with disabilities can be confident in accessing key Parramatta facilities and services with Council becoming a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program.

Media Release | 18 March 2025

$14 all day parking trial begins at Parramatta Station Carpark

All day parking in the CBD just got cheaper with City of Parramatta trialling $14 all-day parking at its multistorey carpark in the heart of the CBD for the next three months.

Media Release | 17 March 2025

Young people to set the agenda for the future of the City’s services

Parramatta’s residents are being encouraged to have their say as City of Parramatta prepares to improve its future engagement with young people.

Media Release | 17 March 2025

A strategic vision is revealed for a creative Parramatta

Parramatta’s ambition to become the epicentre of culture and creativity is unveiled in City of Parramatta’s 10-year cultural strategy, Creative Parramatta. This forward-looking approach outlines the aspirations of the community, arts and cultural sectors, as well as key opportunities to celebrate the dynamic, unique and energetic cultural life of our global City.

Media Release | 12 March 2025

Big steps toward a more walkable, rideable and accessible Parramatta

Parramatta’s walking and riding network is taking a giant leap forward with the completion of Stage 2A of the Alfred Street Pedestrian and Cyclist Upgrade, connecting key spots from Granville to the picturesque Parramatta River.

Media Release | 11 March 2025

Calling all candidates - investment invited to accelerate Parramatta

The City of Parramatta calls on all major political parties to commit to funding key city shaping projects to accelerate the transformation of one of the fastest growing global cities in Australia.

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