How we’re celebrating Australia Day in Parramatta
Whether it’s listening to live music, enjoying a BBQ in the sun or taking a hot air balloon ride, there’s plenty of ways Parramatta and Cumberland residents can celebrate Australia Day this week.
Wenty scores major makeover
Work on the major renovation at Wenty is expected to be finished by May 2025
Man charged over alleged fraudulent finance applications
Financial Crimes Squad detectives have charged a man and executed two search warrants, including in Parramatta, as part of an investigation into an allegedly...
47 years since Granville disaster stopped Sydney
It’s been 47 years since the Granville Rail Disaster horrified the nation.
Former Mayor’s big call on Welcome to Country ceremonies
Cumberland City Councillor and former Mayor Steve Christou wants to axe Welcome to Country and traditional Smoking Ceremonies.
Curtain comes down on huge year at Parra News
As Christmas closes in, we're taking a break here at Parra News.
Teens charged over alleged robbery
Two teenaged boys are due to face court following an alleged assault and robbery in Auburn.
Emergency services were called to Auburn Railway Station, just...
Testing begins for Parramatta’s new Light Rail
On-track testing for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 has officially begun, marking the first time in 80 years a tram has travelled through western...
Meet the volunteers keeping an important part of Parramatta’s history alive
Did you know Parramatta is home to Australia’s oldest surviving European cemetery?
How late are the shops open? Westfield’s hours for Christmas shopping rush
Westfield has extended trading hours over the coming days as the countdown to Christmas continues.