Parramatta goes all out to celebrate Year of the Snake

From high pole lion dancing to a giant 20-metre artwork, Parramatta is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the Lunar New Year next weekend.

Chester Hill station upgrade locked in

A plan to upgrade Chester Hill Station is moving full steam ahead, after approval was secured and contract signed.

Parramatta’s Civic Link gets major financial boost

Parramatta’s “green spine” has received a $10.1 million boost, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledges to deliver more infrastructure to support homes across the...

Fears for new mums after mass psychiatrist resignation

The mass resignation of public psychiatrists in NSW is expected to hugely impact the state's mental health sector and advocates fear beds will have to close.

How Parramatta and Cumberland will celebrate Australia Day

From hot air balloons flying high over Parramatta to live entertainment and, of course, a BBQ – there’s plenty of local ways to celebrate Australia Day this January 26.

“Kick in the guts”: Charlton slams proposal

The Federal Member for Parramatta has slammed the NSW Government’s plan to rezone Parramatta North, calling it a “kick in the guts”.

Three people and dog rescued from unit fire

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued three people and a dog who were trapped by a second storey unit fire in Merrylands...

Unions holding a city to ransom as chaos engulfs train network

There is chaos on the Sydney Trains network this morning, with commuters being urged to delay travel or consider using other transport.

Meet the new restaurant shaking up the Sydney dining scene

Get ready Merrylands – a fresh new restaurant offering mouthwatering Middle Eastern cuisine is on the way. Led by Jeremy Agha and located on Main...

Local parks receive vital new upgrades

Fresh new upgrades have been delivered to playground and recreational spaces across Cumberland City Council, to help make it even easier for families to...