Calls for better disability education in schools

A legally blind Parramatta student is urging NSW public schools to become more inclusive by educating students on what it means to live with a disability.

Passion, pride and power: The making of Marise Payne

We chat with Marise Payne ahead of International Women's Day.

History honoured at Parramatta Square

A specially commissioned art collection has made its home in Walker Corporation’s six and eight Parramatta Square lobbies, paying tribute to the Indigenous and European history of Parramatta.

City of Parramatta to go carbon neutral with landmark agreement

City of Parramatta Council’s electricity supply will be 100 per cent powered by renewable energy following a landmark deal with ZEN Energy, delivered in partnership with Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils

Parramatta on alert: Up to 150mm of rain set to fall on Wednesday

The Bureau of Meteorology now says up to 150mm of rain could fall in Parramatta tomorrow, sparking concerns of flash flooding and dangerous conditions on the roads.

Contract awarded for next stage of Sydney Metro West

The NSW Government has awarded a $2.16 billion contract to deliver the next stage of tunnelling on the mega Sydney Metro West project.

Music to our ears: New philharmonic orchestra launches in Parramatta

Two professional musicians are aspiring to bring more musical opportunities to locals, following the creation of the Western Sydney Philharmonic.

Tech is a game changer for health staff

An Australian-first virtual reality (VR) program has been designed to help emergency department teams in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) prepare for dangerous situations.

Health warning over gastro outbreak in childcare settings

Parents are being urged to keep children at home if they are unwell following a substantial increase in the number of gastroenteritis outbreaks in childcare being reported to NSW Health.

Government withdraws Fair Work claim against rail union, trains set to return tomorrow

The NSW Transport Minister David Elliott says he was asleep when the decision was made by Sydney Trains to shut down the rail network yesterday, throwing the city in into chaos.