News | City of Parramatta

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.

Media Release | 25 June 2025

Parramatta powers up arts and culture with $245k in annual community grants

The City of Parramatta is backing bold and diverse cultural projects across the City with $245,000 in funding awarded to local creatives and community organisations in its Annual Community Grants P

Media Release | 25 June 2025

Local projects at the heart of Council’s 2025/26 budget

City of Parramatta’s transformation into a global City has been given another boost with Council to invest more than half a billion dollars across the local area as part of its 2025/26 Budget.

Media Release | 24 June 2025

Bold 25-year vision in place with new Community Strategic Plan

Parramatta is set to become an even better place to live, work and play, after City of Parramatta endorsed its Community Strategic Plan 2025-2050 last night.

Media Release | 20 June 2025

Blast off these winter school holidays with Space Play at PHIVE

Parramatta’s kids will have the chance to go interstellar during the upcoming winter school holidays when PHIVE hosts Space Play – an interactive digital universe transforming PHIVE into a glowing galaxy.

On Exhibition | 18 June 2025

Proposed Grant of Easement Over Community Land - Evans Road

Proposed grant of easement over community land known as Cox Park 141 Evans Road, Carlingford – Local Government Act 1993 (NSW)

Media Release | 16 June 2025

Global meets local in Riverside’s boldest creative program yet

Parramatta’s emerging artists are set to take centre stage, as award-winning UK playwright, poet and actor Azan Ahmed touches down this month as part of Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (

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