News | City of Parramatta

Media Release | 16 December 2022

Parramatta charities, businesses to get 10,000 free rapid antigen tests

City of Parramatta Council will be distributing up to 10,000 free COVID rapid antigen tests to local charities, restaurants and hospitality venues over the festive season following a generous donation from one of Australia’s largest suppliers.

Media Release | 14 December 2022

Stage is set for transformation of Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres

The stage is set for Riverside Theatres’ transformation into Western Sydney’s pre-eminent arts and cultural precinct, with City of Parramatta Council approving the business case for its redevelopment.

Council News | 14 December 2022

Public Notice for adoption of site specific DCP St Johns

Public Notice for Adoption of a Site-Specific DCP for St John’s Cathedral Site at 195 Church Street, 65-79 Macquarie Street and 38 and 41-45 Hunter Street, Parramatta.

Media Release | 09 December 2022

Sir James Martin statue finds a new home in bustling Parramatta Square

The bronze statue of Sir James Martin, unveiled in 2018, has been relocated from its temporary site on Smith Street, to a permanent new site at Parramatta Square.

Media Release | 08 December 2022

City of Parramatta booming as PHIVE takes out top awards

The City of Parramatta’s striking new community, cultural and civic centre, PHIVE, has scooped Project of the Year and Community Project at the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue’s Boomtown! 2022 Property & Infrastructure Awards.

Media Release | 07 December 2022

City of Parramatta’s green programs win gold at Local Government NSW’s Awards

Two of the City of Parramatta’s innovative environmental sustainability programs have been recognised at this year’s Local Government NSW's Excellence in the Environment Awards. 

Council News | 07 December 2022

Parramatta – Your City Happenings December 2022

Your City Happenings December is now available!

Council News | 02 December 2022

Council’s new Parramatta City Centre DCP controls take effect from 2 December 2022

New DCP controls for the Parramatta City Centre take effect from 2 December 2022.

On Exhibition | 01 December 2022

Lake Parramatta Swimming Area

Learn about a plan to upgrade the swimming area with seating, shade and safe access for all.

Media Release | 30 November 2022

PHIVE turns purple for International Day of People with Disability

The City of Parramatta’s community, cultural and civic centre, PHIVE, will be lit up purple to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on Saturday 3 December.

Media Release | 29 November 2022

The spirit of Christmas comes alive in the City of Parramatta

Carollers, tinsel and twinkling trees will transform the City of Parramatta into a Christmas wonderland this festive season – with a special visit from a very generous ‘virtual’ Santa.

Media Release | 10 November 2022

Australian-first report led by City of Parramatta highlights dowry abuse

A new City of Parramatta-led report shines a light on the extent of dowry abuse in South Asian communities, revealing the first data of its kind in Australia.

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