As Christmas closes in, we’re taking a break here at Parra News.
Our final print edition for the year was released on Tuesday and is on the shelves now.
It’s been quite the year in news, with the headlines dominated by a State Election in March, the Voice Referendum in October and a plethora of ribbon cuttings in Parramatta as a host of infrastructure projects finally reached their conclusion.
There is more to come of course, and Parramatta sits on the cusp of an exciting, if not challenging time – much like the rest of western Sydney.
I’d like to thank all of our readers for their support during 2023.
To our advertisers and partners, a huge thank you for supporting local news throughout the year.
I’d like to pass on my gratitude to Ellie Busby who does a terrific job leading our news coverage, and Chris Pennisi and Chris Middleton who lead the charge in sales.
To our wider editorial, sales and production staff across Western Sydney Publishing Group – thank you for everything you do each and every week.
Thanks to Alan Mascarenhas for his weekly musings, Paul Dorin for his enjoyable Page 10 cartoons and to Naveen and our distribution team for their efforts each week.
The first print edition of Parra News for 2024 will be released on Tuesday, January 16.
Between now and then, we’re taking a break – and only a limited news service will run across our digital channels over the holidays.
Have a happy and safe festive season, and we’ll see you in the new year.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.