News | City of Parramatta

Media Release | 24 July 2025

Parking fee reduction extended in Parramatta CBD

Commuters and visitors will continue to enjoy affordable all-day parking in Parramatta after Council extended its reduced fee trial for two multistorey car parks in the heart of the CBD.

Media Release | 22 July 2025

$375,000 up for grabs in the 2026 Community Grants Round

Local community groups, not for profits and social enterprises can now apply for a share of $375,000 with the City of Parramatta 2026 Annual Community Grants Program’s Community Round.  

Media Release | 22 July 2025

Students invited to honour local identity through stories of success

Local school students have been invited to put pen to paper to tell the true story of someone they admire or know who has, against all odds, become their own success story.

On Exhibition | 18 July 2025

Proposed Grant of Easement Over Community Land - Church Street

Local Government Act 1993 Proposed Grant of Easement Over Community Land

Media Release | 15 July 2025

Have your say on the future of Epping Town Centre

Lively laneways, a modern town square with safer pedestrian connections, open spaces, and community uses are part of an exciting draft master plan set to transform Epping Town Centre on public exhi

Media Release | 07 July 2025

Riverside Theatres redevelopment moves ahead

City of Parramatta is pushing ahead plans to reimagine Riverside Theatres with the detailed design and tender process to deliver Parramatta’s iconic centrepiece given the green light at Monday’s Co

Media Release | 03 July 2025

Parramatta tops the nation in global Street Library movement

From Paris to Paraguay, Georgia to Sydney, street libraries are transforming streets and Parramatta is officially leading Australia with over 120 street libraries in the local area.

Media Release | 03 July 2025

Eat Parramatta campaign - your winter passport to the city’s tastiest experiences

From the sizzling aromas of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean grills to the comforting flavours of Southeast Asia, some of Parramatta’s most well-known eateries are sharing their stories as the City transforms into the latest foodie destination.

Media Release | 02 July 2025

Toy, Clothes and Book swap coming to Parramatta’s PHIVE

PHIVE is hosting the City of Parramatta’s first ever Toy, Clothes and Book Swap event to bring the community together and help ease the cost of living and reduce landfill.

Media Release | 02 July 2025

‘PARRAdise’ coming to the Square for Parra Play in the City

Parramatta Square is set to transform into ‘PARRAdise’ as the heart of the City turns blue and gold for a free Parramatta Eels Parra Play in the City during the winter school holidays.

Media Release | 30 June 2025

Parramatta turning it up for Burramatta NAIDOC

From soulful sounds to rock and RnB music, Paramatta’s annual festival Burramatta NAIDOC returns to honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ enduring strength, stories and connection t

Media Release | 26 June 2025

Survey finds Parramatta’s waterways home to over 100 species

More than 100 species including turtles, echidnas, fish and birds call Parramatta home with Council completing surveys of 20 local waterways including freshwater, estuarine, lake and artificial wetland sites across the City.

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