Medich Foundation to fund new cinema in Parramatta

The Medich Foundation will establish the Medich Foundation Cinema and support the Powerhouse Film Program with a $1 million investment.

DA Lowdown: Health the focus in recent developments

We've got the latest on what's happening in Parramatta's Development Application world.

Council conducts survey to identify what’s living in waterways

More than 100 species including turtles, echidnas, fish and birds call Parramatta home with Council completing surveys of 20 local waterways including freshwater, estuarine, lake and artificial wetland sites across the City.

Take a bite out of this hot new Parramatta lunch spot

Are you looking for a new lunch spot in Parramatta? Do we have the place for you.

Plans for stunning new Parramatta precinct revealed

Plans for an above-station development in Parramatta have been welcomed by key business groups.

Woman arrested over WSU cyber hacks

Cybercrime Squad detectives have charged a woman for a series of alleged cyber hacks on Western Sydney University.

Name and shame: Why it’s time to change rules around young offenders

Young offenders are protected from being named by law, but should this be the case?

Cautious path to surplus in back-to-basics budget

An Australian-first property guarantee and major boosts for vulnerable communities headline a back-to-basics NSW budget buffeted by global uncertainty .

DA Lowdown: Frankie B’s goes 24 hours, dental clinic set to replace bridal store

In a new weekly column, Emily Chate covers the latest DA applications at City of Parramatta Council.

Nurses rally over sick bubs ‘parked in cramped unit’

Nurses and parents of premature babies are battling to find space in a tight intensive care unit, using a former storeroom at one of Australia's busiest hospitals.