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November 2009
Parramatta Lord Mayor Joins Fight Against Granville Sub Station
06 Nov 2009The Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Cr Paul Garrard has thrown his weight behind the Granville Action Group, opposing the proposed sub-station in Elizabeth Street Granville. more...
Waste Exchange Program Targets One Of Sydney’s Most Significant Industrial Hubs
05 Nov 2009Parramatta and Auburn City Councils are encouraging businesses in one of Sydney’s most significant industrial hubs to take part in a new waste exchange program designed to reduce landfill and enhance inter-business community relationships. more...
Lady Mayoress raises $10,000 to fight breast cancer
04 Nov 2009Heavy rain and wind could not dampen the breast cancer fundraising efforts of Lady Mayoress of Parramatta Karen Garrard at last week’s Breast Cancer Fundraising Breakfast in front of Parramatta Town Hall. more...
Loop Expansion Deserves State Help
03 Nov 2009Parramatta Lord Mayor Councillor Paul Garrard is outraged at the State Government’s refusal to fund Parramatta City Council’s free city centre bus service. more...
China Beyond Graphics Exhibition Visits Parramatta
02 Nov 2009Parramatta City Council and the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China are proud to host the China Beyond Graphics exhibition to be held at Parramatta Town Hall from 7– 20 November. more...
October 2009
Riverbeats Live 2009
29 Oct 2009Internationally acclaimed artists create one night of visually spectacular and outstanding free entertainment at Riverbeats Live, set against the picturesque Parramatta River at twilight on Saturday 31 October. more...
CBD Metro Vital For West Metro
28 Oct 2009Lord Mayor of Parramatta City Council Councillor Paul Garrard has rejected calls from fellow mayors at the Local Government and Shires Conference in Tamworth to scrap the CBD Metro while supporting claims that more money should be spent on developing other transport options in Sydney’s west. more...
M4 Toll Should Be Removed
23 Oct 2009Parramatta City Council has called on the State Government to remove tolls from the M4 given that no significant commitment has been made to contribute towards new public transport infrastructure in Parramatta and Western Sydney. more...
Blainey To Give Foundation Day Address
22 Oct 2009Parramatta City Council is proud to present distinguished historian Professor Geoffrey Blainey at the inaugural Annual Foundation Day Address. more...
Ambassador Nathan to Give Hometown Performance
21 Oct 2009Australian Idol finalist and Western Sydney resident Nathan Brake will make his first public appearance as Goodwill Ambassador of the City of Parramatta today when he takes to the stage outside of Parramatta Town Hall. more...
Parramatta Heritage and Visitors Centre Sweeps State Museum Awards
20 Oct 2009Parramatta City Council’s Heritage and Visitor Information Centre was awarded the Organisation Award for Excellence and Excellence in Exhibitions at the annual Museums and Galleries New South Wales IMAGinE Awards on Saturday night. more...
The Lady Mayoress Paints the Town Pink
15 Oct 2009The Lady Mayoress of Parramatta - Karen Garrard, has thrown her support behind the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Day by hosting a range of community awareness events including a Breast Cancer Fundraising Breakfast on Monday 26 October at Parramatta’s Church Street Mall between 7 and 10am. more...
Idol Ambassador Enlisted to Sing Parramatta’s Praises
13 Oct 2009Australian Idol contestant and Western Sydney resident Nathan Brake will be the first Parramatta City Goodwill Ambassador as part of a new program initiated by Parramatta City Council Lord Mayor Cr Paul Garrard last night. more...
Ride to Work Day the Healthy Way
09 Oct 2009What better way to kick off your day than with a bicycle ride to work on Wednesday 14 October, to celebrate National Ride to Work Day? more...
World Masters Games a Boon for Local Economy
09 Oct 2009Parramatta City Council Lord Mayor Cr Paul Garrard has today welcomed competitors for the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games to Parramatta as they prepare to compete in the 9-day event at Homebush and surrounding areas. more...
Woodville to Host 21 Years of Junior Pro-Am Golf
08 Oct 2009Professional and junior golfers will descend on Woodville Golf Course as part of the annual Junior Pro-Am Golf Tournament on Tuesday 13 October 2009. more...
A Modern Ferry For a Modern City
07 Oct 2009Parramatta City Council Lord Mayor Cr Paul Garrard has today called on the State Government to ensure a sustainable ferry service is established for the capital of western Sydney. more...
Parramatta Eels Business Promotion Winners Announced
02 Oct 2009Businesses in Parramatta leapt at the opportunity to transform the City into a sea of blue and gold by decorating their shop fronts as part of Parramatta Eels Business Promotion competition. more...
Children’s Hospital Jobs Needs Better Transport
02 Oct 2009Parramatta City Council Lord Mayor Cr Paul Garrard, while welcoming today’s announcement by the NSW State Government to approve a $99 million redevelopment at the Children’s Medial Research Institute at Westmead, has warned that public transport must be part of any further growth at the medical precinct. more...
Parramatta Eels Street Parade
02 Oct 2009Irrespective of the result of the NRL Grand Final on Sunday, Parramatta City Council believes the Parramatta Eels are winners and to celebrate their success in the 2009 season, the Parramatta Eels Street Parade will be held in the heart of Parramatta - along Church Street - on Tuesday, 6 October from 12.30 pm to 1.45 pm. more...
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