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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Parramatta | History Defined

Powerhouse Parramatta was meant to reshape Sydney’s cultural map. Now its leadership is under scrutiny

The chief executive who has spent seven years overseeing one of Australia’s most ambitious cultural infrastructure projects has stepped aside, just ten weeks before it was due to open.

The Conversation · Aug 28

RL:Eels legend joins PNG Chiefs as assistant coach

Parramatta legend Luke Burt has signed to become the first member of Willie Peters' PNG Chiefs coaching staff.

AAP · May 24

Council staff dubbed the ‘Pink Ops’ allegedly promoted friends, NSW anti-corruption watchdog hears

Ex-Parramatta council chief executive Gail Connolly and other staff allegedly targeted people for reprisals, while some workers were surveilled

The Guardian - AU · May 11

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Dolphins keen for 2027 showdown with Eels in Las Vegas

Parramatta have been open with the NRL about being a home team in Las Vegas in 2027 against a Queensland-based opponent, and the Dolphins are more than keen.

AAP · Mar 13

Lomax legal wrangle ends Storm boss's NRL trip to Vegas

Melbourne Storm's chairman will face a courtroom grilling instead of enjoying the NRL opener from a luxury Las Vegas lounge as a battle over Zac Lomax heats up.

AAP · Feb 24

Sydney once produced its own food – but urban development has devoured the city’s food bowl

For much of Sydney’s history, the city supported its population with crops, orchards, dairies, abattoirs, oyster beds, wineries and market gardens scattered across the basin.

The Conversation · Sep 3, 2025

'Each game is important' as NRL finals race heats up

With six weeks remaining in the NRL's regular season, plenty is still up for debate when it comes to the make-up of the top eight.

AAP · Jul 27, 2025

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How Liverpool and the Cowboys inspired Eels' NRL oasis

Parramatta have opened the largest centre of excellence rugby league has ever seen, built on 11 hectares of land and costing $70 million.

AAP · May 21, 2025

Monster transport project continues slow progress

A gaping cavern has been opened up under Australia's most populous city as part of a major transport project set to move tens of thousands of people every day.

AAP · May 7, 2025

Bennett curse rubbished as Dolphins face Sydney bogey

Dolphins prop Felise Kaufusi is set to return from injury against Parramatta as the side aim to fix their dire Sydney record and put to bed a coaching curse.

AAP · May 6, 2025

Penrith make Parramatta their own before title defence

Penrith players were dropped in Parramatta and asked to run to their new temporary home at CommBank Stadium, in a bid to feel one with the ground in 2025.

AAP · Mar 13, 2025

Sky News Australia parrots Trump-inspired gender question after word from ‘the big boss’

Did Sky Australia chief Paul Whittaker direct the questions about gender recognition? Plus: Nine plugs an expired podcast

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2025

Judge gives the media a serve over criticism of rape prosecutions

Judge John Pickering defends NSW DPP Sally Dowling and fomer ACT DPP Shane Drumgold against sustained attacks. Plus: what Gina Rinehart wants for Christmas

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2024

A local’s guide to Parramatta: ‘You get so rewarded when you explore Sydney’s western suburbs’

Parramatta has long been sold as the ‘new centre of Sydney’, says writer and DJ Andrew Levins – and finally it’s started to feel that way

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2024

Afternoon Update: Sydney’s ‘angel of death’ shot dead; Gerard Rennick’s new party plans; and a possible Oasis reunion

Tarek Ayoub, 29, gunned down in what police described as an ‘execution-style murder’ in Parramatta

AAP · Aug 24, 2024

Knights, Cowboys win as lack of medics delays NRLW tie

The Newcastle Knights have overcome a delayed start to post a 36-16 win over Parramatta in their NRLW clash at Eric Tweedale Stadium.

AAP · Aug 14, 2024

Eels NRLW player to fight neighbour assault charge

Parramatta Eels player Kate Fallon will deny allegations she assaulted a teenager over a food-delivery order shortly before the NRLW season launch.

AAP · Aug 12, 2024

No bunker error despite Eels' obstruction protests: NRL

The NRL says the bunker was correct not to overturn Penrith's winning try against Parramatta or award Canberra a try after an incorrect knock-on decision.

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AAP · Aug 8, 2024

Eels' Asi fighting for future as Cleary showdown looms

Four years after Daejarn Asi debuted as a rising star against Penrith, the Parramatta half is preparing to fight for an NRL contract against the Panthers.

AAP · Aug 4, 2024

Top-eight race narrows as contenders hinge on miracles

Several NRL clubs now face a month-long run of must-win football to make the finals, as the NRL's race for the top eight risks becoming a 10-team event.

AAP · Aug 2, 2024

Departing Talagi helps Eels end six-game losing streak

Blaize Talagi and Clint Gutherson have starred as Parramatta stunned the Warriors in Auckland, effectively ending their hosts' finals hopes.

AAP · Jul 28, 2024

Blows for Souths, Broncos in tight NRL finals race

Brisbane and South Sydney remain in the race for the NRL's top eight mathematically, but after disappointing losses need a miracle to make the finals.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2024

‘Boulevard of broken dreams’: could Parramatta Road really become Sydney’s Champs-Élysées?

A summit this week raised hopes that trees and light rail could breathe new life into the notorious ‘scar through the heart’ of the city. But after so many failed plans, the roads minister says he won’t rush into ‘another vision’

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

Eels NRLW player facing neighbour assault charge

A Parramatta NRLW player has been charged with assault that police say stemmed from a food delivery order.

AAP · Jul 4, 2024

More Eels misery as Paulo injury compounds Souths loss

Parramatta have slumped to a fourth-straight NRL loss, falling to a 32-16 defeat at the hands of a resurgent South Sydney.

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