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    May 2012

  • Count reveals reduction in homelessness

    While most of us were tucked away in bed, more than 100 volunteers braved the cold to take part in Parramatta City Council’s annual homeless street count on the night of Tuesday 8 May and into the early hours of Wednesday 9 May.  

    Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Cr Lorraine Wearne and a number of councillors took part in the Count conducted throughout the CBD, which revealed a total of 317 homeless residents – 33 were rough sleepers and 284 were in emergency and crisis accommodation.

    22 May 2012
  • Library Gets Digital

    To celebrate Library and Information Week and National Year of Reading, Parramatta City Library has taken a leap into the digital age with the launch of a number of e-resources as part of the Your Digital Library initiative.

    22 May 2012
  • Parramatta City Council defeats Chamber of Commerce at Parramatta Challenge - Funds raised for Juvenile Diabetes Research

    Parramatta City Council has defeated the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce to take home the Parramatta Challenge 20/20 Cricket Bash Trophy (formerly the Lady Mayoress Cup) in a thrilling contest at the Old Kings Oval on Sunday.

    21 May 2012
  • City pride on the line in Origin clash

    It is the sporting battle that pits State against State; mate against mate.

    Now State of Origin 2012 has taken on a new twist.

    When the Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues run out on to Melbourne's Etihad Stadium on Wednesday 23 May for the first game in the three-game series, it will also be the battle that pitches City against City, Lord Mayor against Mayor.

    21 May 2012
  • Keep fires in the fireplace and out of your bin this winter

    Following a number of fires in waste and recycling collection vehicles across Sydney recently, Parramatta City Council and Cleanaway are reminding local residents to dispose waste correctly.

    17 May 2012
  • Parramatta Economic Development Forum: What they say

    Re-Thinking Sydney will highlight how Sydney must redefine itself to enable growth and development as a sustainable global city. This year’s forum will bring together the most influential and powerful leaders in the business, cultural and political arenas, for an interactive conversation on the future of Sydney and why Parramatta and Western Sydney are the key to Sydney’s future and the engine room of the NSW economy.

    17 May 2012
  • Parramatta and Western Sydney ready for take off

    Let’s make it happen.

    That was the overwhelming message at today’s Parramatta Economic Development Forum, held at the Sydney Opera House and attended by some of the country’s most influential leaders in business, planning, education, politics, tourism and sport.

    At the top of the list was Parramatta, the demographic and geographic centre of Sydney, the City which many panellists argued holds the key to solving Sydney’s growth dilemma.

    16 May 2012
  • Western Sydney Light Rail gets the green light, new CBD development announced

    Parramatta Lord Mayor, Cr Lorraine Wearne has announced that a feasibility study into the Western Sydney Light Rail Network will commence early next month, after Parramatta City Council committed to fund the first stage of the proposal.

    16 May 2012
  • Thankyou to our volunteers: a pillar of community support

    Local volunteers are being recognised for their tireless work and commitment to providing many essential community services as part of National Volunteer Week.

    15 May 2012
  • It's time to re-think Sydney

    Does Sydney really need a second airport?

    Is the North-West Rail Link the solution to Sydney’s transport woes?

    Greenfield Development vs Compact Cities – which way to go?

    Which sporting code is winning the battle for Sydney’s west?

    09 May 2012
  • HSC help available

    To help students master this year’s Higher School Certificate (HSC), Parramatta City Library will be hosting a series of HSC talks on a range of subjects throughout May and June 2012.

    08 May 2012
  • Council calls on Federal funds for Western Sydney light rail proposal

    Parramatta Lord Mayor, Cr Lorraine Wearne has called on the Federal Government to divert part of the $2.1billion originally set aside for the Parramatta to Epping rail-link, to help further the development of a Western Sydney Light Rail network.

    07 May 2012
  • Libraries receive new software upgrade

    Parramatta City Library and all branch libraries have received a software upgrade, which will now offer library users a more innovative and interactive online catalogue.

    03 May 2012

    • April 2012

  • ParraSync takes out top award

    Parramatta’s own innovative smart card – ParraSync – has fought off heavyweight competition from the Commonwealth Bank and Google to win a major award at the Smart Card Awards Asia in Singapore.

    30 Apr 2012
  • Supporting Independence – Meals Delivered Straight From the Heart

    Local residents are being encouraged to take advantage of the local Meals on Wheels service, which delivers nutritionally balanced, fresh and culturally diverse meals to residents unable to prepare their own meals.

    27 Apr 2012
  • Council moves to prevent further environmental destruction

     Parramatta City Council has called on NSW energy providers to update their Vegetation Management Plans and stop the unnecessary destruction of urban plant life.

    24 Apr 2012
  • Stamp out illegal dumping in Parramatta

    Parramatta City Council is calling on residents, community groups, schools and businesses to stamp out illegal dumping.

    20 Apr 2012
  • Dog owner pays hefty price after vicious attack

    Parramatta City Council is reminding dog owners to be more responsible in looking after their pets.

    20 Apr 2012
  • Turn your trash into treasure

    There are only two weeks to go until the nationwide Garage Sale Trail hits Parramatta on Saturday 5 May, turning neighbourhood trash and treasure into a bargain bonanza.

    20 Apr 2012
  • Parramatta City Library temporarily closed

    Parramatta City Library and all branch libraries will be temporarily closed for three days in preparation for the installation of a new computer system.

    18 Apr 2012

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