News | City of Parramatta

Media Release | 05 March 2024

PACked first summer for Parramatta's aquatic centre

Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC) has cemented itself as the best place to swim, train or relax in Western Sydney with more than 300,000 visits to the facility in its first five months of operation.

Media Release | 04 March 2024

Former Lord Mayor Paul Barber passing

The City of Parramatta recognises the contribution and lasting legacy of former Lord Mayor Councillor Paul Barber.

Media Release | 28 February 2024

Sustainability excellence lands PHIVE 6-Star Green Star rating

Parramatta’s iconic PHIVE building has been recognised for its world leading sustainable design and construction with a 6-Star Green Star rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).

Media Release | 28 February 2024

First look at designs for Parramatta’s grand promenade

Plans for the next stage of an iconic pedestrian boulevard set to run from Parramatta’s CBD to the River will go on exhibition from early March.

Media Release | 27 February 2024

First Nations musicians star at the 2024 Ngana Birrung festival

Western Sydney will come alive with the sights and sounds of some of the country’s biggest emerging First Nations musicians and hip-hop artists with the return of Ngana Birrung.

Media Release | 23 February 2024

Hands on fun at PHIVE to shape your kids’ first years

Families seeking free and educational activities for kids are in luck with a range of options on offer at PHIVE starting this week.

Media Release | 22 February 2024

City of Parramatta puts spotlight on women of Western Sydney

Empowering local women and celebrating their achievements will take centre stage as the City of Parramatta hosts the Invest in Western Sydney Women event, welcoming local female students, businesses, and organisations to commemorate International Women's Day next month.

Media Release | 16 February 2024

Work on new $11.5 million Hunts Creek Bridge starts this month

Work is set to start on a new $11.5 million bridge on North Rocks Road at North Parramatta that will help alleviate local flooding and improve access for cyclists and pedestrians.

Media Release | 15 February 2024

Parramatta’s rainbow carpet rolls out for the return of Queerstories

Parramatta is preparing for the return of one of the City’s most raw and beautiful LGBTIQ+ performances as Sydney’s Mardi Gras festival gets underway with Maeve Marsden’s Queerstories.

Media Release | 15 February 2024

Exciting lineup of shows and events at Riverside Theatres

Award-winning singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke leads a stellar line-up of shows set to take the stage at Riverside Theatres in the upcoming months.

Media Release | 07 February 2024

Reimagined Riverside a step closer

A reimagined Riverside Theatres that is the pride of Western Sydney has moved a step closer with the commencement of Stage 2 of the Design Excellence Competition for the City’s $180 million plus theatre redevelopment.

Media Release | 05 February 2024

Parramatta’s past and present on show at Culture Up Late

Parramatta CBD and Wentworth Point will come alive over two weeks of free performances and audio tours exploring the City’s rich history in a contemporary showcase as part of Parramatta’s Culture Up Late program.

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