Christmas Concerts Come To Your Ward

25 Nov 2009
With the festive season just around the corner, Parramatta City Council is gearing up for its annual Christmas celebrations. more...

Government Must Commit To CBD Metro

20 Nov 2009
The State Government must deliver on its promises and commit to the development of the CBD Metro in order to provide improved transport options for Western Sydney commuters, said Parramatta City Council Lord Mayor, Cr Paul Garrard. more...

Parramatta Laneways Receive Top Gong

20 Nov 2009
Plans to rejuvenate Parramatta City's network of laneways and other small spaces have received accolades from the country's peak planning body. more...

Bright Lights Christmas Competition Illuminates Parramatta Streets

19 Nov 2009
As we approach the festive Christmas season, Parramatta City Council invites its residents to get creative and decorate their homes, community facilities or businesses as part of the annual Bright Lights Christmas Competition. more...

Recognise Our Unsung Heroes

18 Nov 2009
Do you know an outstanding Aussie or community group in Parramatta that makes you feel proud to be an Australian? If you do, you have the chance to reward them for their work. Parramatta residents are invited to nominate fellow citizens for the 2010 Parramatta City Australia Day Awards. more...

Lord Mayor Celebrates Christmas With Our Seniors

16 Nov 2009
After the overwhelming response to last year’s seniors’ Christmas celebrations, Parramatta City Council Lord Mayor Pauil Garrard will host Christmas celebrations for seniors in each of its five wards. more...

Waste-Wise Winners Recognised By Council

13 Nov 2009
Waste-conscious residents who took part in Parramatta City Council’s Postcard Competition were awarded their prizes by Lord Mayor Councillor Paul Garrard yesterday. more...

River Express Misses The Boat

11 Nov 2009
The State Government’s new River Express service does nothing more than expand on the existing tourist service and offers little benefit to Western Sydney commuters. more...

Council Aims To Raise ‘Mo’ Money For Men’s Health

09 Nov 2009
Parramatta City Council is getting its ‘mo’ on this month to help raise funds and awareness of prostate cancer and depression in men. more...

Parramatta Fishways Project Completed

09 Nov 2009
Native fish in the Parramatta River can now easily travel to the upper reaches of the river following the completion of the Parramatta Fishways Project. more...

Parramatta Lord Mayor Joins Fight Against Granville Sub Station

06 Nov 2009
The 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 2009
Parramatta 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 2009
Heavy 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 2009
Parramatta 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 2009
Parramatta 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...

Riverbeats Live 2009

29 Oct 2009
Internationally 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 2009
Lord 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 2009
Parramatta 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 2009
Parramatta 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 2009
Australian 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...