I was a ward of the state. The horrors of the Parramatta Girls’ Home were legendary Readers are advised this article discusses sexual abuse. The Conversation · Nov 2, 2023
Warm water and $8 hot chips: after six years of waiting does western Sydney’s new pool live up to the hype? The new Parramatta Aquatic Centre features pleasing curved architecture, but is it worth the $88.6m cost? The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023
Metro West: Parramatta MP Andrew Charlton adds to pressure on Chris Minns to commit to project NSW premier has cast doubt over future of project but federal Labor MP for Parramatta says it ‘needs to happen’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023
Taumalolo's bench role to continue against Parramatta North Queensland co-captain Jason Taumalolo will start on the bench again when the Cowboys meet Parramatta in a season-defining showdown at home. AAP · Jul 21, 2023
Women’s State of Origin 2023 Game 1: NSW Sky Blues 10-18 Queensland Maroons – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: The Maroons hold the advantage in the two-match series after an eight-point victory in Sydney The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2023
How long can Kalyn Ponga's trademark swagger hold up? THE good news for Kalyn Ponga is that David Fifita has been playing on the left edge this season. The bad news is that Fifita is also quite capable of playing on the right side, as he did in Gold Coast's 34-24 win against the Knights at Cbus Stadium last… Newcastle Herald · Apr 30, 2023
Man charged with foreign interference to remain behind bars until Monday – as it happened The 55-year-old businessman appeared via video link at Parramatta magistrates court The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2023
Canberra confirm Taufa, Apps leaves Dragons in NRLW Canberra have confirmed the shock acquisition of Parramatta NRLW captain Simaima Taufa, while Kezie Apps is leaving St George Illawarra. AAP · Mar 30, 2023
NSW election result ‘deeply rooted’ in western Sydney’s cost-of-living crisis Labor victory shows the region lost trust in Coalition, experts say, and is not afraid to ‘flex its political muscle’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2023
How NSW election wins in Western Sydney helped turn state red again Labor can, in part, thank Sydney's west for its surge to form majority government for the first time in 12 years, after reclaiming several seats in the area. ABC News · Mar 25, 2023
Moses the hero as Eels upset Panthers in GF rematch A Mitchell Moses field goal in extra time has helped Parramatta kickstart their season with a 17-16 defeat of local rivals Penrith. AAP · Mar 23, 2023
NSW election: Labor targets western Sydney swing as Coalition clings on in crucial battleground The retirement of popular sitting MPs and the confluence of state and federal issues make for an intriguing picture of potential results The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2023
Parramatta voters hit hard by rental crisis could return key Western Sydney seat to Labor The key Western Sydney seat lost by Labor in 2011, has the second-highest proportion of renting households in the state, for voters under stress it will be front of mind at the ballot box. ABC News · Mar 19, 2023
NSW election campaigning by Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns puts spotlight on one battleground seat Following the Liberal and Labor leaders' movements this month has revealed one Sydney battleground seat is getting the most attention, as people in NSW prepare to head to the polls next Saturday. ABC News · Mar 18, 2023
ABC News · Mar 17, 2023 Developer ALAND lobbies council to expand Parramatta's boundaries to include its Harris Park apartments A developer is lobbying to officially change the boundary between two western Sydney suburbs to offer potential buyers a more sought-after — and expensive — address.
ABC News · Mar 15, 2023 Report warns candidates not to treat western Sydney as 'electoral battleground' this election The Centre for Western Sydney is urging Liberal and Labor candidates not to treat seats in the region as an "electoral battleground".
ABC News · Mar 9, 2023 Both major parties in NSW face an uphill battle to win the March state election A greater number of independents and minor party candidates creates more of a contest at this month's state election.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023 Choir Boy review – a tender meditation on Black queerness told through sublime music Riverside Theatres, ParramattaPenned by Moonlight co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney, this international hit about a boy and his bullies arrives for Sydney WorldPride
The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2023 NSW: Perrottet says religious freedoms will not be affected by laws to stop gay conversion therapy Speaking to faith leaders in Parramatta, the premier vowed a ‘balanced approach’ and promised $10m for security at places of worship
ABC News · Feb 12, 2023 NSW Labor promises to cap weekly toll bill at $60 if elected in March The opposition says tolls are out of control, and they represent a secret tax for hundreds of thousands of people that live west of Parramatta.
ABC News · Jan 29, 2023 'How can I pay wages?': Western Sydney businesses on the brink of collapse over light rail construction Western Sydney's light rail construction has one year to go before the first stage is completed, but some small businesses on the construction route say they won't last that long.
ABC News · Jan 28, 2023 Sydney's Campbelltown Court in desperate need of NSW government commitment to upgrade Campbelltown Court, about 50 kilometres from Sydney, is the legal hub for the Macarthur region, one of the fastest growing areas in Australia — the local mayor says its citizens don't have access to justice.
AAP · Jan 5, 2023 Labor's pledge for west Sydney light rail The 10-kilometre Parramatta Light Rail extension will be completed earlier than 2031, NSW Labor says as it targets a safe Liberal seat.
AAP · Jan 4, 2023 Parramatta mayor to run for Labor Labor has announced Parramatta Lord Mayor Donna Davis as one of two new candidates for key seats in the upcoming state election.
ABC News · Dec 19, 2022 NSW Liberal ministers condemn 'inappropriate' comments made to Parramatta hopeful Tanya Raffoul One of the NSW government's most senior ministers says his party is making the "wrong decisions" by sidelining talented women, as his chief of staff speaks out about party members telling her to "settle down and have children".