News | City of Parramatta

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.

Media Release | 02 May 2024

Affordable rental housing a priority for Parramatta

City of Parramatta is aiming to make it easier for essential workers to secure affordable rental housing and is inviting residents to have their say on the draft Affordable Rental Housing Policy 2024 (Policy).

Media Release | 01 May 2024

Parramatta extends hand of support to Bondi community

City of Parramatta will donate $10,000 to support those most impacted by the recent Bondi Junction stabbing attack.

Media Release | 30 April 2024

Have your say on Council’s budget and plans for the year ahead

City of Parramatta is calling on the community to have their say on the draft 2024/25 budget and Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP).

Media Release | 29 April 2024

Feedback sought on future of Church Street North Precinct

City of Parramatta is inviting locals to have their say on proposed new controls for the future of the Church Street North Precinct.

Media Release | 22 April 2024

Award-winning crime writers headline Sydney Writers’ Festival

An international best-selling crime writer, an award-winning true crime podcaster and the inaugural Parramatta Laureate in Literature headline a huge lineup in Parramatta for the 2024 Sydney Writers’ Festival.

Media Release | 08 April 2024

Parramatta set to hit go on FOGO

City of Parramatta is preparing to roll out its new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) waste collection service later this year, to help divert 85% of the City’s landfill waste by 2038.

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