Parra News August 17 2021

Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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LORD
MAYOR’S
MESSAGE
CR BOB
DWYER
Help a Neighbour
This year, because of
the pandemic, we were
unable to hold an event, but
instead observed the day from
the safety of our homes.
To commemorate Indian Independence Day,
the City of Parramatta is showcasing a range
of historical articles and stories for the
community to explore.
Visit cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/indianindependence-day-2021
Western Sydney Awards for
Business Excellence
On Friday 6 August, I had the pleasure of
attending an online event where the finalists
for the annual Western Sydney Awards for
Business Excellence were announced.
These awards are a great way to recognise
and acknowledge the tremendous work done
by our local professionals, business leaders
and organisations.
More than 120 finalists have been shortlisted
across 18 award categories, which recognise
achievements in fields such as business, export,
sustainability, innovation, manufacturing,
culture, as well as many others.
The winners will be announced on Friday
26 November.
Check in on your neighbours in a COVID-safe way with
Council’s Help a Neighbour calling cards.
With the current strict lockdown restrictions in
place, many people in our community have
become isolated from their support systems
and we are doing what we can to help. Last
week we launched our Help a Neighbour
initiative, so people will be able to check in on
their neighbours in a COVID-safe way.
We know that people want to help, so we’re
inviting residents across the City of Parramatta
to leave a Help a Neighbour calling card in
the letterboxes of their neighbours and offer
a helping hand – whether it’s picking up
groceries and medical supplies or simply
having a friendly phone conversation.
The calling cards can be downloaded from
Council’s website and printed out, or copied
by hand, and left in a mailbox or under a
door. The initiative follows Council’s recent
announcement of a $2.9 million support
package to assist local households and
businesses impacted by the current COVID-19
lockdown.
National Science Week
In celebration of National Science Week,
which runs until 24 August, City of Parramatta
Council is offering a broad range of online
events and activities for science enthusiasts
of all ages.
Over the weekend, in partnership with the
Powerhouse Museum for Sydney Science
Festival 2021, Council presented online talks
by Australia’s favourite science guru Dr Karl
Kruszelnicki AM and Deadly Science founder
Corey Tutt. I even had the opportunity to ask
Dr Karl a question about Parramatta’s eels
(the animals, not the Rugby League team)
during his talk.
If you missed out, don’t worry, there’s still
some terrific stuff online, including a live
science-themed Story Time session with the
City of Parramatta Libraries on 19 August and
a science quiz hosted by the Parramatta
Heritage and Visitor Information Centre on
22 August.
Indian Independence Day
Indian Independence Day is celebrated on
15 August every year. This year marks the
commencement of the 75th anniversary of the
separation of India from the United Kingdom,
when the 1947 Indian Independence Act came
into effect.
The Indian community is an integral part
of the City of Parramatta, which boasts
the largest population of people of Indian
descent in Australia. Flag raising events form
an important symbolic component of Indian
Independence Day as India’s first Prime
Minister Jawaharlal Nehru raised the Indian
flag above the Lahori Gate to coincide with
passage of the Act.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Bob Dwyer presenting
at last year’s Western Sydney Awards for Business
Excellence.
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki AM gave an online talk as part of
Sydney Science Festival 2021. Photo: Chris Anguin.
Please note: Since printed copies of many of our local newspapers are no longer available,
all Development Applications (DAs), items on exhibition, and public notices will now be available
via Council’s website: cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6.30pm. In line
with the NSW Government’s COVID-19 restrictions, the public can not currently attend in person.
To view the live stream visit cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/councilmeetings
You can also find my Lord Mayor’s Message
online on the City of Parramatta website:
cityofparramatta.co/lord-mayor-message
Lord Mayor, Cr Bob Dwyer | Chief Executive Officer, Brett Newman | To contact the Lord Mayor follow the link at cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
126 Church Street, Parramatta | PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124 P 02 9806 5050 E council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au | cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
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