Parra News

4 days ago | parranews.com.au | Troy Dodds

Today we announce some changes to the focus of Parra News moving forward. Since launching in November 2020, this newspaper has proudly covered both the Parramatta and Cumberland Local Government Areas. We have done that on the back of support from both Parramatta and Cumberland Councils, who run weekly full page ads that inform and educate the community on the important work both Councils are doing, as well as information you deserve to know.

1 week ago | parranews.com.au | Troy Dodds

The City of Parramatta is gearing up for a historic return of the ANZAC Day march on Friday, April 25 – a traditional part of the City’s history. The march will be the first in Parramatta’s CBD since 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will take place from 4.15am featuring more than 100 soldiers in uniform and veterans, followed by members of the public starting near Parramatta Town Hall, before making its way to Marsden Street and finishing at Prince Alfred Square for the annual dawn service.

1 week ago | parranews.com.au | Ally Hall

Three generations of women. The Italian-Australian experience. A tale of Sydney. Much-loved modern classic novel and ground-breaking film ‘Looking for Alibrandi’ will return to the Riverside Theatre stage in Parramatta from June 11 to 15 after a smash-hit premiere season back in 2022. The story follows 17-year-old Josephine Alibrandi (Josie) in her last year of school.

1 week ago | parranews.com.au | Troy Dodds

City of Parramatta Council has confirmed it will reduce parking rates in the Justice Precinct public car park. Motorists will pay only $14 when parking at the Justice Precinct car park between four and 18 hours as part of a new trial running until June 30. It joins Parramatta Station Car Park with the same reduced fee. City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter said the price reduction shows Council is doing their bit to help ease the cost of living.

1 week ago | parranews.com.au | Troy Dodds

The Hindu community of NSW has marked an historic milestone with the acquisition of a new property in Parramatta, set to become a vibrant cultural hub with the support of $3.75 million from the Minns Labor Government. The Hindu Cultural and Education Centre in Parramatta will be a central touchpoint for the Hindu community, hosting cultural events, music and dance classes, yoga, and activities for seniors and young people.