News | City of Parramatta

Media Release | 26 June 2023

Riverside Theatres plays host to a record-breaking performance

Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres has reached a significant major milestone, recording its highest gross box office result in 35 years with a sell-out season of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap.

Media Release | 21 June 2023

It’s party time in Granville with major road upgrades complete

Granville is set to host the ultimate street party to celebrate the completion of a significant upgrade of Good and Bridge Streets.

Media Release | 16 June 2023

Parramatta Aquatic Centre makes a splash as pools fill up

Work on Parramatta’s new $88.6 million state-of the-art aquatic centre is going swimmingly with the centre’s four pools now filled with more than 2.5 million litres of water.

Media Release | 14 June 2023

Parramatta’s newest library recognised as world-class

Parramatta’s new library, housed in the City’s iconic PHIVE building in the heart of the CBD, is in line for international recognition.

Media Release | 13 June 2023

City of Parramatta elects new Deputy Lord Mayor

City of Parramatta Council tonight elected Councillor Cameron Maclean as its new Deputy Lord Mayor.

Media Release | 13 June 2023

First look at final plans for Epping’s $26m pool upgrade

Work on the $26.88 million upgrade of the historic Epping Aquatic Centre is on track to begin by mid next year with the City of Parramatta Council today sharing the final design for the centre.

Media Release | 05 June 2023

Five fast plays that would transform GPOP now

Investing in better transport connections, activating arts and cultural precincts and revitalising the Parramatta River corridor and its connection to the CBD will be key to helping the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula (GPOP) realise its potential as the heart of global Sydney.

Media Release | 05 June 2023

Parramatta certified carbon neutral

The City of Parramatta is leading the way towards a low carbon future, earning carbon neutral certification, and becoming the first Council in Australia to achieve a carbon neutral public domain.

Media Release | 30 May 2023

Get your hands dirty for World Environment Day

City of Parramatta residents can pick up tips to help reduce household waste, repair their own bike and even create hotels for frogs from everyday items in a packed calendar of events to mark World Environment Day.

Media Release | 29 May 2023

Parramatta CBD nightlife achieves Purple Flag tick of approval

Parramatta’s CBD is set to become an even more popular destination after dark, after earning international recognition for its vibrant, diverse and safe nightlife.

Media Release | 25 May 2023

Community shows its love of Parramatta through new exhibition

Community Love: A celebration of the people of Parramatta has opened at the City’s community and civic hub, PHIVE, and tells the personal stories of migration, triumph over adversity, sporting achievements and volunteering through photography and digital technology.

Media Release | 23 May 2023

City of Parramatta key stop on Indian PM’s tour

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have unveiled a plaque to mark the City of Parramatta’s emerging “Little India” precinct in Harris Park.

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