Multi-million dollar Riverside Theatres design revealed

Parramatta has pulled the curtain back on the $188 million plus redevelopment of Riverside Theatres, revealing a Broadway-style lyric theatre for western Sydney. After much...

Celebrate Parramatta North

Journey from the past to the future at Parramatta North from Saturday, May 18 to Saturday, May 25 with a week of family-friendly events and innovative programming.

Western Sydney University involved in cyber incident

More than 7,000 people have been impacted by a major cyber breach at Western Sydney University.

A-League players arrested over alleged betting corruption

Three A-League players have been arrested this morning – including one in Parramatta – following an investigation by the Organised Crime Squad into alleged...

Same-sex book ban overturned in fiery meeting

In a chaotic meeting full of fiery outbursts and heckling, Cumberland Council overturned its controversial ban of same-sex parenting literature in local libraries. A heavy...

Bold plan to put Parramatta on the map by 2050

From becoming a festival city to delivering Australia’s first Aboriginal university, Parramatta’s bold new vision for 2050 promises to put the city on the...

At a glance: The 2024 federal budget split four ways

The government has handed down its budget for 2024–25. It’s delivered a $9.3 billion surplus for the financial year just about to finish but is forecasting a $28.3 billion deficit for next year. Here’s the key points.

The eye-watering amount locals lost to the pokies last year

Parramatta and Cumberland locals lost more on poker machines in 2023 than they did the previous year.

Lawyer charged over sharing sexual assault details

Criminal Groups Squad detectives have charged a solicitor in Granville today for allegedly publishing details of a sexual assault complainant. Just before 9am on Tuesday,...

“A budget for mums and middle Australia”: Jim Chalmers

As it looks to an election next year when holding up Labor’s female vote will be vital, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has declared Tuesday will bring “a budget for mums and middle Australia”.