Parra News March 12 2024

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PARRAMATTA
BEACH?
A new plan that would deliver 45,000 homes to our city,
along with a man-made beach, is seeking support from the
State Government. Would you back the $25 billion project?
Ellie Busby reports on page 7
An artist’s impression of the proposed man-made beach along the Parramatta River in Camellia.
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Community News Update
12 March 2024
Message from Mayor Lake
International Women’s Day
Council celebrated International Women’s Day with
a series of activities and community events last week.
Two events were held to mark this global day with
the Financial Freedom Workshop for women and an
International Women’s Day brunch with Parramatta
Cumberland Family and Domestic Violence Prevention Committee.
I also attended the Accessible Diversity Services Initiative Limited (ADSI)
International Women’s Day celebrations where long-term female volunteers
from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds were
acknowledged for their contributions. The event also included a range of
guest speakers and Chinese and Indian dance performances.
Your Rates at Work
Road Renewal Works
Council has recently completed road
renewals at Churchill Street in Guildford,
Dawn Crescent in Regents Park and Eve
Street in Guildford, where over 900 metres
of road in each area was resurfaced and
new asphalt was laid.
Churchill Street, Guildford
Let us know of any issues in your area by using the Snap Send Solve
mobile app which can be found on Council’s website:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/snapsendsolve
Winter Sports Changeover
Council is gearing up for the Winter Sports changeover from 18 March to
5 April. Crews are working hard to prep the fields for the upcoming season
which will include installing goal posts, line markings, covering synthetic wickets,
oversowing, spraying and fertilising the fields!
With Parramatta Cumberland Family and Domestic Violence Prevention Committee, Deputy Mayor
Hamed, Clr Colman, Clr Hughes, Clr Christou, State Member for Parramatta Donna Davis and State
Member for Granville Julia Finn at the International Women’s Day Brunch
Clean Up Australia Day
Council hosted five community events across Cumberland to mark Clean Up
Australia Day on Sunday 3 March. Clean Up Australia Day is one of the largest
community-based environmental events that encourages local communities to
come together to clean up their local area. Thank you to all the volunteers who
rolled up their sleeves and participated in making Cumberland a cleaner and
greener place to live.
To stay in the loop, visit Cumberland Sports Portal:
https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/cumberland-sports-clubs
2024 Cumberland Community
Wellbeing Survey
The 2024 Cumberland Community Wellbeing Survey
is now open! If you live, work or visit the Cumberland
Local Government Area we want to hear from you. Your
feedback will help us understand what has changed for
you and your neighbourhood and how we can better plan
for future improvements. Complete the survey to go in
the draw for a chance to win one of 10 x $100 vouchers.
Complete the survey by scanning the QR code or visit:
https://placescore.org/cumberland-em
With Clr Saha and community members at Lytton Street Park in Wentworthville
‘The Microdot’ Exhibition - The Granville Centre Art Gallery
I recently attended the opening of ‘The Microdot’ exhibition by local talented
artist, Dacchi Dang which is now open at The Granville Centre Art Gallery. This
photography exhibition showcases a range of landscape portraits inspired by
Dacchi Dang’s experiences as he plays the role of an Australian Vietnamese
‘explorer’ investigating the Tasmanian natural landscape. Congratulations to
Dacchi Dang on this solo exhibition. To view the exhibition or find out more
information, visit www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/microdot
The Ramadan Street Festival
The Ramadan Street Festival will be showcasing the diverse cultures and
traditions of Ramadan on Saturday 16 March. This annual event held along
Auburn Road pays homage to the traditions of Ramadan, providing an
opportunity for the community to come together in unity and to embrace
Cumberland’s diversity during this holy month. Ramadan is the ninth month in
the Islamic calendar and is observed by people of the Islamic faith worldwide
as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. For more information
visit www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/ramadan
Proudly funded by the NSW Government in association
with Cumberland City Council.
Mayor Lisa Lake
8757 9856 | Lisa.Lake@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
ClubGRANTS Program
Applications are now open for the 2024 Cumberland ClubGRANTS Program.
This program supports local projects and services that provide assistance
to people in Cumberland and is open to all schools and not-for-profit
organisations. Advisory Desk Sessions and Grant Writing Workshops are also
available. Bookings required.
Applications close: Friday 31 May 2024.
For more information, or to apply, visit:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/clubgrants
Saturday 23 March,
7pm to 10pm
Merrylands Road between
Treves Street & Memorial Avenue,
Merrylands
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/nowruz
Proudly funded by the NSW Government in
association with Cumberland City Council.
Contact Cumberland Council
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LOCAL NEWS
“Great loss” for our city
Petition launched after confirmation PCYC is set to depart Parramatta in April
ELLIE BUSBY
Locals are rallying around the
Parramatta PCYC after it was
announced the facility is set
to close.
The community were left shocked
after it was recently revealed the
Parramatta PCYC, which has
operated in Parramatta for over 60
years, will be shutting the doors of
its George Street address.
Radio 2GB reported the closure
was due to a “difficult financial
situation”, confirming it will close
down in April.
Since then, over 400 concerned
residents have already signed a petition
calling for the facility to remain
open in Parramatta.
“Parramatta PCYC has been an
integral part of our community for
years, fostering positive relationships
between police and youth
while promoting health and wellbeing,”
the petition said.
“It’s more than just a club; it’s a
place where friendships are formed,
skills are honed, and lives are positively
impacted.
“We urge the relevant authorities
to reconsider this decision. Let us
The community are calling for the Parramatta PCYC to remain open.
keep Parramatta PCYC open for the
benefit of all current members as
well as future generations who will
undoubtedly reap its rewards too.”
City of Parramatta Councillors
have also voiced their frustration at
news of the closure.
“To only be given six weeks to
vacate a premises, I say shame on
you PCYC head office,” Our Local
Community Councillor Michelle
Garrard said.
“The PCYC has served in
Parramatta since 1962 and was
initially at Macquarie Street before
shifting to Hassall Street, its home
for decades, before it was sold
for $31 million to make way for a
multi-storey tower, [which] meant
that headquarters had to relocate to
George Street in 2016.”
Garrard added that with the
current youth crisis, it’s important
that the only primary stakeholder
in Parramatta that supports youth
remains open.
“Not in every child’s instance, but
a lot of kids that go through there
have had problems at home and
haven’t had stability. What they get
in relation to leadership, mentoring
and the programs that the PCYC
offer do more than a program,” she
said.
“These kids without the PCYC
could be going into juvenile detention.
PCYC give them a way out and
offer programs to try to get them
back on track.
“This is going to be a great loss to
Parramatta.”
Labor Councillor Sameer Pandey
said Parramatta PCYC is “such an
important service.”
“I do want to thank the volunteers
and the board at PCYC Parramatta
for the work that they have been
doing, 5,000 registrations and
subscriptions that they have, 5,000
youths have been registered with
the PCYC Parramatta,” he said.
“They have been around for 62
years and for the PCYC head office
to give them six weeks notice to shut
down this operation is appalling.”
The PCYC did not respond to a
request for comment.
The petition can be found at www.
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We must always celebrate seniors
As the annual Seniors Festival (previously
Seniors Week) lands in New South Wales, it’s
an important time to reflect on those who
have contributed so much to society throughout
their lives.
Our seniors are such integral members of the
community, and this month’s celebrations are
well deserved.
These are people who have lived through extraordinary
times. They have forgotten more
than most of us have learned, given their
worldly experience and length of life lived.
And they still have so much to offer, whether
that is to the family unit, to the workforce or
as volunteers, which is something I know so
many of them do.
It can be so easy to dismiss older generations;
to consider their opinions and thoughts
out-dated.
But we would be far better off listening and
learning than we would dismissing.
To all the seniors out there, enjoy this month;
which is very much about you, and thank you
for all you have done.
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Is Parramatta the roach capital?
The cockroach capital.
At first, they were microscopic – and manageable.
It was usually just one or two per day,
scurrying around the sink as I returned home
in the evenings and switched on the lights. Invariably,
you had to have a thick book or rolled
up newspaper handy.
Then they grew slightly bigger. Feasting on
crumbs along the kitchen benchtop or around
the stove. You might see one in the bathroom
at night, inching up the shower walls or appearing
from behind the cupboard.
A couple of weeks ago, they became more
audacious. No longer limited to the witching
hours, it became common to see a flicker
across the walls as I ate breakfast.
One morning I awoke to find a near-corpse
on the floor, probably reeling from having ingested
the remains of some old poison. It was
jet black, the size of one of those old matchbox
cars, turned on its back with legs writhing. Absent-mindedly
I left it there, thinking it wasn’t
long for this world.
To my horror, upon returning home it had
vanished from the spot entirely, only to suddenly
re-emerge flipped over and reenergised
as I was tucking into dinner. It crawled into a
shoe in the living area. I threw the shoe onto
the balcony and smashed it there.
“Don’t you find there are a lot of cockroaches
inside our building at the moment?” a resident
on the same floor inquired of me casually
in the lift one day. “I find I’m killing them all
the time.”
Ruefully, I had to admit our apartment block
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has a problem. Right now, roaches are all over
the bin room. Back inside the unit, each swish
of my morning toothbrush comes with trepidation.
I don’t dare pull out the dishwasher or
look behind the fridge.
In a way, it’s a peculiarly Sydney curse. A
report in 2020 found Sydney to be the “cockroach
capital” of Australia, with household
incidence more than 19 per cent higher than
the national average. Last year, an inner-city
renter claimed that roaches fell on his face as
he slept.
But if Sydney is the cockroach capital, Parramatta
could be the primary operating headquarters.
Whenever I exit the station at night,
I see ones that are simply enormous on the
ground that would have you tempted to dial
triple-0 if they appeared in your house or
apartment.
It’s not surprising given our city has endured
one of the muggiest summers in living memory.
One of consistently high temperatures,
where clusters of buildings reverberate and
absorb heat during the day, while airborne
moisture provides a perfect breeding ground.
This is particularly so for German cockroaches,
which have a short reproduction cycle,
mating prolifically in a matter of weeks. In fact,
I have read that a single female cockroach can
lay up to one million eggs a year.
The density of apartment living across Parramatta
and Cumberland only accentuates
the problem. Having so many kitchens, bathrooms
and communal waste facilities close
together – moist environments with scraps
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of food – promotes proliferation and ensures
that any infestation affects large numbers of
people.
Perhaps the next-door neighbours, or those
in the unit above or below, are not putting the
bins out, or otherwise unhygienic and gross. It
is an externality of apartment life, impossible
to quantify. And obtaining action from landlords
is infinitely tougher for tenants and subtenants,
unsure of their rights.
Cockroaches are adept at hiding in small
cracks and crevices. They are capable of morphing
and resisting against the harshest pesticides.
So, pre-emption is the best defence.
Store food in sealed containers. Avoid leaving
dirty dishes in the sink. Clean homes regularly
and empty rubbish bins. Crack down on
clutter. Seal gaps around sink areas and check
kitchen tiles. Clean underneath the fridge,
stove and toaster.
Try not to leave stacks of paper lying around
like newspapers, boxes and mountains of supermarket
bags.
One other rule of thumb. Seeing one cockroach
always indicates multiple. Seeing multiple
means there are nests to be zapped and an
epic infestation at hand.
The other day I found a small roach resting
among my kitchen plates.
Now I rinse every utensil twice over before
having a meal. With the humidity likely to last
well into autumn I’ve had enough and contacted
strata.
The pest controller is coming Friday. It’s going
to be a long couple of days.
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LOCAL NEWS
Gender equity top priority
Council promises to invest in local women
ELLIE BUSBY
Cumberland Council has
promised to continue
to invest in women, as
it moves to develop a strategy
to achieve gender equity in the
local area.
With International Women’s
Day taking place last week,
Council has reaffirmed its
commitment to “count her
in” after a motion to establish
a gender equity strategy was
supported at the latest meeting.
Labor Councillor Diane
Colman, who put forward the
motion, said there is clearly still
a long way to go in achieving
gender equity in Cumberland.
“For every $1 a man makes,
women earn 78 cents, over the
course of a year that difference
adds up to $26,393,” she said.
“This gender pay gap is having
a long-term, material effect
on women’s lives, women’s
economic safety and security
are intrinsically linked to their
physical safety and security.
“The importance of financial
independence in enabling
women to escape abusive relationships
cannot be overstated.”
The strategy intends to promote
partnership opportunities
within the community and
other levels of Government to
ensure equitable opportunities
regardless of gender, as well as
economic security and building
safety and respect in the community.
It would also focus on making
sure Council as a workplace
provides equitable opportunities
for all employees and maintains
an organisational culture,
which supports gender equity
and respect. The preparation of
the strategy would require an
additional budget allocation of
around $25,000.
Colman added that creating a
gender equity strategy ensures
Council consciously considers its
aims within an equality framework.
“Investing in women isn’t just
the right thing to do, it’s the smart
thing to do,” she said.
Merrylands West resident
Joshika Naidu, who works in the
male-dominated tech industry,
said the motion resonated deeply
with her.
“I’ve experienced first-hand
that true equality stems from
gender equity,” she added.
“From the statistics and
personal experience, I would like
to dispel the misconception that
advocating for gender equity is
an anti-male stance.
“In championing this motion
we embark on a journey with
far-reaching benefit, especially
from an economic stand-point.”
However, some Councillors
said Council already has a strong
gender equity policy, declaring
that an additional strategy was
not needed.
“Here we are six months out
from an election, trying to
create an issue that is not here in
Cumberland City Council,” Our
Local Community Councillor
Steve Christou said.
“We already have an extensive
and exhaustive gender equity
policy, which we already do.
“Nobody wants to see women
in life, especially in Australia, not
get a fair go, but what we won’t
cop is a portrait being displayed
that somehow Cumberland is not
getting a fair go.”
Diane Colman, Dr Chandrika and Deputy Mayor Ola Hamed at Cumberland’s
International Women’s Day event.
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12 MARCH 2024
YOUR CITY NEWS
FIRST LOOK AT DESIGNS FOR
PARRAMATTA’S GRAND PROMENADE
Parramatta’s Civic Link Project.
Plans for the next stage of Parramatta’s
$21 million Civic Link project will go on
exhibition in early March. This project will
transform the heart of Parramatta, providing
a vibrant spine that connects our community
to transport networks and cycleways
between Parramatta Square in our CBD and
the new Powerhouse Museum by the river.
Designs for the city-shaping project include
a green spine of new trees and garden planting
offering shade and pockets of nature to
explore, a ribbon of mixed-use seating and
activations for opportunities to meet, engage
and play, widening the existing pedestrian
ootpaths to create boulevards and establishing
accessible east-west bridges across the
gardens to create an immersive space.
This project received $10.5 million in funding
from the NSW Government as part of the
Accelerated Infrastructure Fund and is
expected to be completed in 2026.
To find out more, please scan the QR code.
Cr Pierre Esber
Lord Mayor
City of Parramatta
2024 PARRAMATTA
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Trees are vital for a cooler, cleaner, and
happier city. Our Parramatta Light Rail
Tree Planting Program has flourished,
with more than 1,000 trees.
We’re focusing on Granville, Harris Park,
Northmead, and more in 2024. Become
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Let’s grow together!
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Twelve talented artists have found a
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Studios in Granville.
From emerging talents like Bonnie Huang
to established practitioners like Audrey
Newton, this diverse group is set to
shape our cultural landscape. Join us
in welcoming these artists as they
collaborate, inspire, and connect with
our vibrant community.
Scan the QR code for more details.
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LOCAL NEWS
“Game-changer” for the west
The concept design of the proposed transformation of the Camellia riverside.
ELLIE BUSBY
A
bold new proposal
from landowners
could see Camellia
and the Rosehill Racecourse
site transform into
45,000 new homes and a
man-made beach.
The Rosehill-Camellia
Landowners Alliance
(RCLA) has revealed its
$25 billion vision for a
new community on the
amalgamated 90-hectare
site – calling on the NSW
Government for support.
The RCLA members
include Wentworth Properties,
Billbergia, Abacus and
the Australian Turf Club.
The masterplan intends
to unlock access to the
Parramatta River waterway
with a new ferry wharf, light
rail, and Metro stations, all
by 2050, as part of a renewed
pitch to convert the Rosehill
Racecourse into a new minicity.
The proposed plan will
also see a town centre developed
as the heart of 45,000
“critically-needed” new
homes – including affordable
housing – with retail,
education and commercial
space alongside community
facilities, public open spaces
and new infrastructure.
The new homes would
provide accommodation for
100,000 people and generate
over 15,000 jobs.
Development Director of
Billbergia Rick Graf said
the proposal would enable
Parramatta to “fulfil its
destiny” as a global city
alongside Sydney.
“This is a once-in-a-century
opportunity to plan
strategically for an entire
‘city-within-a-city’, while
also unlocking access to
the riverfront – activating,
remediating and beautifying
what is now a former
industrial wasteland,” he
said about Camellia.
“For scale, the combined
site is four times larger than
Barangaroo and will accommodate
100,000 people,
generating over 15,000 jobs.
“It will be the largest
development in the history
of the Central River City and
is a total game-changer for
western Sydney.”
An artist’s impression of the proposed Camellia-Rosehill
Town Centre.
The proposal also reveals
plans for new public spaces,
including a 350-metre-long
beach, opening up an
additional 1.5 kilometres
of waterfront along the
Parramatta River.
The new metro station
would also “catalyse a
three-minute economic
super-hub in western
Sydney,” enabling residents
to commute within minutes
between Westmead,
Parramatta and Camellia.
RCLA said transport infrastructure
like Parramatta
An artist’s impression of the proposed Camellia-Rosehill
Town Centre.
Light Rail and the Metro
West provides an opportunity
to develop a plan that
considers the site’s strategic
role over the next 50 years.
That includes the longterm
social infrastructure
needed to support major
housing supply and contribute
to the status of the
Central River city.
The Alliance members
are now calling on the State
Government to collaborate
with the Landowners and
Council to develop a “new
and visionary masterplan”
to optimise the site.
“The new Masterplan
needs to be a highest-level
collaboration between
Government and the private
sector investors and must
have the best international
expertise to crystallise
the broader vision,” Graf
added.
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LOCAL NEWS
Asbestos-riddled hall set to fall Asbestos investigation rolls on
ELLIE BUSBY
The fire damaged Dundas Scout Hall.
ELLIE BUSBY
The fire damaged Dundas Scout Hall,
which has been confirmed to contain
high risk asbestos, is finally set to be
demolished.
Parramatta Council has granted Scouts
NSW approval to demolish the building,
located at 42A Yates Avenue, Dundas Valley,
at a recent Local Planning Panel meeting.
An Asbestos Material Survey was submitted
with the Development Application,
confirming traces of friable and non-friable
asbestos had been located throughout the
building.
But a Parramatta Council report said it
“has not identified any fundamental issues
of concern”.
“The application along with the Detailed
Site Investigation submitted by the applicant
was reviewed by Council’s Environmental
Health Team Leader who determined that
satisfactory evidence has been provided
that the site can be made suitable for the
proposed development, subject to conditions
of consent,” it read.
Following demolition of the hall, further
investigation into the potential contamination
of the soil will be required for any
development on the site.
The Dundas Scout Hall was badly damaged
by fire in December 2022, making it the
second time in one month that the muchloved
facility was targeted by arsonists.
Although the hall hadn’t been used by
an active Scout group for many years, it
was often used for hire. At the time of the
incident, the hall was being utilised by The
Manning Foundation, who was using it as a
space to store items like food and blankets to
give to those in the local area.
The NSW Environment
Protection Authority
(EPA) has reached the
end of the supply chain as
it traces asbestos contaminated
mulch, with a total of
four local sites confirmed to
be positive.
Although the initial phase
of supply chain testing is
complete, the EPA said its
criminal investigation will
continue to explore multiple
lines of inquiry.
Over the past eight weeks,
around 6,500 tonnes of
mulch has been tracked
down, assessed and tested,
with nearly 1,200 samples
taken for analysis.
At this stage, 75 sites have
returned a positive result for
asbestos in mulch, with all
sites found to have low levels
of asbestos contamination.
Locally, the presence of
bonded asbestos has been
found in mulch on the
Carlingford to Parramatta
shared path in Telopea, as
well as in a garden bed of
the Parramatta Light Rail
project, also in Telopea.
Four samples taken at two
landscaped sites across the
Prospect Highway Interchange,
between Prospect
NSW EPA is continuing its investigation into traces of
asbestos located in the greater Sydney area.
Photo: Melinda Jane.
and Blacktown, have also
returned positive results for
traces of bonded asbestos.
All sites were fenced off to
prevent any public access
while a remediation plan
was developed.
A construction site at Westmead
Children’s Hospital,
which is not open to the
public, has also tested positive
for asbestos.
The sites have been
inspected by a licensed
asbestos assessor and
samples collected for analysis.
The NSW Asbestos Taskforce
said it will continue
monitoring the situation
while moving to broader
consideration of legacy
asbestos. The NSW Government
has also announced
it will move to tighten
regulations and strengthen
penalties for a range of environmental
crimes.
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Retirement living, elevated.
Coming soon to Epping.
Levande announces the launch of The Cambridge, Epping’s newest retirement community. Throughout
March we will be hosting a series of Information Sessions for you to learn more about this exciting
new development. Sessions include:
1. An overview of The Cambridge retirement community
2. Learning about the facilities and services available
4. View samples of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments
6. Hearing from current Levande residents on their retirement living experience.
Tuesdays, 5, 12 & 19 March & Wednesday 27 March at The Epping Club. 10am or 1pm (2-hour duration).
RSVP essential! To reserve your place call Jill on 0421 279 288.
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to register. Display suite now open. Shop 1A Langston Place, Pembroke Street, Epping.
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Sunday, 17th of March 2024
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Cumberland’s Ramadan Street Festival will return this Saturday.
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One of Cumberland Council’s most
popular events, the Ramadan
Street Festival, is set to return to
Auburn this Saturday.
The annual Ramadan Street Festival is
promising to provide locals with an “authentic
outdoor Ramadan dining experience” to
mark the beginning of the holy month.
Closing Auburn’s main street for the night,
the event will feature a lineup of food trucks,
street food stalls and local restaurants for
visitors to enjoy.
Visitors can expect to enjoy diverse food
options from stalls like Dapto Hotdogs, EL’s
Fried Chicken, Sydney Falafels, Lokma-
Nia, Dippin’ Dots Ice cream and charcoal
chicken skewers from Decan Flavours.
Mayor Lisa Lake said the Ramadan Street
Festival brings the community together.
“Ramadan is an important holy month
where our community members come
together to break their fast and share in the
spirit of peace and kindness,” she added.
“The Ramadan Street Festival holds a
special place in Council’s calendar, offering
a unique chance for the community and
visitors to connect, socialise and experience
the magic of Ramadan under the stars
within the streets of Auburn.”
The ninth month of the Islamic lunar
calendar, Ramadan is a sacred and holy
month observed by Muslims around the
world as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection
and community.
During this time, Muslims fast from dawn
until sunset, abstaining from food, drink,
smoking and sinful behaviours. The fast is
broken at sunset with a meal called Iftar,
which sees families and communities come
together to share in the feast.
Encouraging both locals and visitors to
head down to Auburn this Saturday, Lake
said the festival shows the best of the local
multicultural community.
“Auburn is one of the most multicultural
communities in Australia,” she said.
“It’s a melting pot of cultures and
the Ramadan Street Festival showcases
some of the best of our multicultural
community.
“We welcome everyone from across
Sydney to join us in discovering the diverse
food, shops and culture that makes Auburn
special.”
The festival will run from 7pm to midnight
on Saturday, March 16. Although limited
street parking will be available, visitors are
being encouraged to catch public transport
to the event.
To find out more go to www.cumberland.
nsw.gov.au/ramadan.
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CHARGES AFTER GUILDFORD STABBING
A 47-year-old man has been charged after a stabbing incident at a home in Guildford on
Sunday. A 46-year-old man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a
wound to his neck, and taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.
Police have confirmed the men are known to each other. The 47-year-old was refused bail
and was due to appear in Parramatta Local Court yesterday (Monday, March 11).
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completed works to the cricket nets
at Auburn Park. This included the
installation of a new slab foundation,
works to the sprinkler system
and the framework for the cricket
nets.
Δ Burger bites: Hungry Jack’s
has just launched a snack that puts
all the great tastes of a burger inside
one delicious bite. Now available
nation-wide, Hungry Jack’s Burger
Bites combines juicy beef, cheese,
ketchup in a golden crispy bite.
The new menu item is available
at participating restaurants for a
limited time only.
Δ Mad Bunday: To kick off the
footy season Grill’d has launched
a brand new campaign to help you
score free burgers – introducing
Mad Bunday! Open to Relish loyalty
members only, the Mad Bunday 2
for 1 offer runs until the end of the
2024 AFL and NRL seasons (unless
terminated earlier) to members who
have registered a preferred sporting
code and team in the Relish preference
centre online or in the Grill’d
app. Members must sign up by
11:59pm AEST on the Sunday prior
to the Monday when redemption
takes place to be eligible to receive
the offer. Relish members will
be offered a buy one, get one free
voucher when their registered team
wins a game, limited to one voucher
per Monday – Sunday weekly
period. Relish Members can only
register one sporting code and team
and cannot change their preferred
sporting code and team throughout
the season.
Δ Neighbourhood store gets
approval: Plans for a neighbourhood
shop, consisting solely
of vending and self-service
machines, has received the tick of
approval from City of Parramatta
Council. Located at 1 Broughton
Street, Parramatta, the new shop
aims to provide an innovative
contactless shopping experience
for the residents of the locality with
easy and fast access to daily necessity
and convenience items and
services. The shop is anticipated to
operate from 7am to 10pm.
Δ Auburn Park Cricket
Nets: Cumberland Council has
Δ Beer kicks goals for women:
Australia’s largest women majority-owned-and-operated
brewery,
Reckless Brewery, has celebrated
International Women’s Day with
the launch of a brand new beer –
the Matilda XPA! Inspired by the
women’s football team that brought
the country together at last year’s
FIFA Women’s World Cup, the beer
has been decked out in green and
gold, with all proceeds to go
towards the Central West
Women’s Health Centre.
The Matilda XPA is available
to purchase online and
at participating bottle shops.
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TURNING BACK TIME
This amazing photo
of Church Street in
Parramatta was taken way
back in 1900!
The photo shows the west
side looking north from
Macquarie Street.
The view features storefronts
and public buildings
including the Cumberland
Cafe and sundae shop, S.
J. Perry’s, T. Robinson’s
(tobacconist), Coogan’s,
the Telegraph Office and
the Post Office.
A few vehicles are parked
along the street as a man
steers a horse-drawn cart
down the road.
(Photo courtesy of City of
Parramatta)
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Powerhouse will unveil a new
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housing its internationally
renowned collection and supporting
conservation, research, exhibitions
and learning programs when
it opens Powerhouse Castle Hill in
North West Sydney on March 23
and 24, 2024.
The opening weekend will feature
free, family-friendly programming.
This will include the premiere of
First Nations exhibition ‘Alchemy’,
artist talks, behind the scenes architectural
tours and performances by
musicians, DJs and dancers including
First Nations Jannawi Dance
Clan, Sydney Youth Orchestra and
one of Australia’s oldest lion and
dragon dancing troupes, Jin Wu
Koon.
Plus food, masterclasses and
programs presented by TAFE NSW.
Designed by Sydney-based
Lahznimmo Architects and built by
Australian construction company
Taylor, the $44 million facility will
be used for the display, storage
and conservation of the more than
500,000 permanent objects in the
museum’s collection.
This is the first time in the museum’s
140-year history that the entire
collection will be stored in one
Jannawi Dance Clan will be part of the opening celebrations.
location and co-located alongside
conservation, curatorial and collection
management staff.
At more than 8,000sqm, Powerhouse
Castle Hill is significantly
larger than the basement storage
that was previously used by the
museum in the Harwood building
in Ultimo.
The building boasts a “visible
store,” a six-metre high and 20m
long window allowing public viewing
into the 3,000sqm Very Large
Object storage area.
Powerhouse Castle Hill also
features flexible spaces for
education and public programs,
workshops, talks, exhibitions and
events as well as working spaces for
academic researchers, scientists,
industry partners and the public.
The opening of the building is the
latest evolution of the site, which
was originally a botanical research
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Melaleuca trees in the 1940s. These
trees were used for Eucalyptus oil
experiments and distillation in
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Australian Museum and Museums
of History NSW. The new Powerhouse
Castle Hill building sits
alongside the Museums Discovery
Centre.
The expansion of Castle Hill is
an integral component of the $1.2
billion renewal of the Powerhouse
which includes the new flagship
museum currently under construction,
Powerhouse Parramatta.
Designed by French-Japanese
architects Moreau Kusunoki with
Australian architects Genton,
Powerhouse Parramatta is the
largest cultural infrastructure
development since the Sydney
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CELEBRATING SENIORS
SPECIAL FEATURE
Exciting events right across the west
City of Canterbury Bankstown
is encouraging local
seniors to ‘reach beyond’ as
it hosts a jam-packed program to
celebrate the NSW Seniors Festival
this month.
Locals aged 55 years and over can
take part in more than 50 exciting
events and activities running from
now until March 28.
The program caters for the diverse
needs and interests of seniors,
including bus trips to Berry, learn to
line dance workshops, jolly jigsaw
afternoons and so much more.
The popular Canterbury-Bankstown
Seniors Concert will be back
at Bankstown Sports Club on Thursday,
March 21 with ‘Back to Tivoli’,
an upbeat line-up of entertainment.
There is also a range of activities
available to help keep seniors
healthy and active, including golf
days, pickleball, laughter yoga and
dance fit sessions.
Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor
Bilal El-Hayek said the NSW Seniors
Festival is the largest gathering of
seniors in CBCity and an important
opportunity to celebrate their
contributions.
“Our senior citizens have played
a crucial role in building the foundations
of our City today,” El-Hayek
said.
“Last year, we saw thousands
come together to celebrate and
connect with our diverse range of
activities.
“And as this year’s theme ‘Reach
Beyond’ points out, I encourage all
seniors in our City to get out of their
comfort zones and try something
new.
“We have some exciting new
offerings this year including fishing,
sustainable jewellery making and
new locations for our bus trips. Take
advantage of the many wonderful
activities, have fun and meet new
people!”
Informative workshops by Seniors
Rights Service will also be available
to offer tips on keeping safe, planning
ahead and managing finances,
along with sessions by Services
NSW to navigate the Savings Finder
website.
Tickets for the bus trips are on
sale at Campsie and Bankstown
Customer Service Centres and
concert tickets are on sale at Bankstown
Sports Club.
See the full program of activities
at cb.city/SeniorsFestival or pick
up a booklet from any of Canterbury-Bankstown’s
Customer
Service Centres, Library and Knowledge
Centres or Leisure and Aquatic
Centres.
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CELEBRATING SENIORS
SPECIAL FEATURE
Parramatta puts on a show for seniors
Local seniors are invited to
enjoy a series of free and low
cost events and activities
this month as part of the 2024 NSW
Seniors Festival.
The Seniors Festival, themed
“Reach Beyond”, will celebrate
the valuable contributions
of local seniors aged 60 and over
with a variety of activities including
Pulitzer Prize winning show Wit
and seven cinema screenings at
Riverside Theatres, plus a range of
live shows, exercise classes, tours
and much more at Parramatta
Aquatic Centre (PAC), Parramatta
Library and PHIVE.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor
Pierre Esber said Council is
committed to supporting seniors
in remaining active and engaged in
their later years.
“Our seniors are important
members of our community who
have contributed to our area for
many years, and this is a chance to
give something back,” Esber said.
“We know how important it is
for our seniors to be able to access
as many activities as possible in
their local community so that they
remain active and connected with
others. I encourage locals to check
out what’s on offer and take the
chance to catch up with old friends
or connect with new ones.”
The festival’s lineup includes the
screenings of ‘Bob Marley: One
Love’, ‘A Star is Born’, ‘My Favourite
Things: Rodgers and Hammerstein
80th Anniversary concert’, ‘The
Mavis Bramston Show’ and Oscar
Nominated Short Films at Riverside
Theatres.
Parramatta Aquatic Centre is
offering a free PAC ‘Walk the Ring’
Facility Tour, as well as free exercise
sessions including Gentle Aqua,
‘Keep Watch’ Water Safety and
Drowning Prevention sessions
and a range of gentle exercise
sessions.
At PHIVE and Parramatta Libraries,
indulge in Zumba Gold and
Sound healing using singing bowl
therapy for relaxation and self-care,
alongside classes tailored to assist
local seniors with everyday life,
including Explore Ageing and Brain
Health, managing digital assets,
and a range of tech-savvy sessions
in different languages.
For a full list of free and discounted
activities available for local seniors
during the 2024 festival, please visit
the City of Parramatta Council’s
website.
Who Is Eligible For The Heart Wellness Program?
If you have recently been diagnosed with a cardiac condition, had a recent cardiac event, been in hospital,
undergoing cancer treatment, or require reconditioning for your chronic cardiac condition than you are eligible to
join our program.
Heart Attack
Angina
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
CABG, Stent or Angioplasty
Heart Failure
Pacemaker or ICD Implant
Valve Disease or Valve Surgery
Cardio-oncology
Type 2 DM
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This service is completely covered by your private health fund as a part of your hospital cover. We have agreements
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The Heart Wellness Program is a
multidisciplinary program to prevent or treat
those with heart disease. We offer this program
across 8 locations in Sydney.
The program is our modern approach to cardiac rehab, with a
specialised cardiac team attending to your individual needs in
our state of the art rehab facilities.
All patients enrolled will have access to all the members of
the cardiac team which includes the Cardiac Nurse, Exercise
Physiologist, Physiotherapist, Dietician, Occupational Therapist
and Psychologist, who are all there to provide you with the very
best Heart Wellness program experience in the country.
For further information and bookings please contact
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The Heart Wellness progra, is the only program of its kind to offer all
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HOROSCOPES
Relax & Unwind
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
PISCES
FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
ARIES
MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
The Sun, Venus, Saturn and Neptune
are all stimulating your cash zone.
Letting finances take their own course
seems tempting but you need to keep
up to speed with money matters. If you
increase your financial literacy then it
will pay off handsomely further down the
track, as you replace short-term whims
with wise long-term strategies. With
Mars visiting your sign (until March 22)
you need to be proactive about personal
projects and future plans.
Perceptive Pisceans have an uncanny
sixth sense. And you’ll be using it in
spades as the Sun, Venus, Saturn and
Neptune all meander through your sign.
You’ll feel increasingly inspired, compassionate
and/or spiritually inclined. So
it’s the perfect time to break out the
paint brushes, dance in the moonlight,
help someone in need or explore a
new spiritual practice. Sunday’s Sun/
Neptune hook-up particularly highlights
romance, creativity and healing.
Are you confused about which path
to follow? Pay close attention to your
nightly dreams. They are full of creative
ideas and symbolic wisdom that can
lead you in the right direction. Painters,
artists, writers, musicians, and performers
will feel particularly inspired as the
Sun, Neptune, Venus and Saturn boost
creativity and productivity. Some Rams
will bump into a lover from the past. But
do you really want to travel down that
rocky road again?
TAURUS
APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
GEMINI
MAY 22 TO JUNE 21
CANCER
JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
JOANNE
MADELINE MOORE
Boho Astro
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@JoMadelineMoore
© Joanne Madeline Moore 2024
Don’t become so focused on the busyness
and miniature of day-to-day life
that you lose sight of the bigger picture.
Look beyond the horizon Bulls! Being
proactive at work, setting short-term and
long-term goals, dreaming big dreams,
and socialising with your extended peer
group are the secrets to a successful
week. Beyond that, your motto for the
future is from birthday great, singer-songwriter
James Taylor, “The secret
of life is enjoying the passage of time.”
There’s a positive Mercury/Pluto link
and no less than seven planets are activating
your career and aspirations zones.
So it’s time to have ambitious dreams
and set humongous goals. Stop procrastinating
and instead, ask yourself an
important question, “Do I need to tweak
my dreams to make them a more honest
reflection of the real me?” Your motto is
from entertainer (and birthday great)
Liza Minnelli, “Don’t listen to anyone
who doesn’t know how to dream.”
Trusting your intuition and helping
others are the main themes this week.
It’s time to think philosophically and
feel an essential part of a wider international
community. Your thoughts
are important, your words matter, and
your actions can make a real difference.
Draw inspiration from fellow Cancerian,
Princess Diana, “Carry out a random
act of kindness, with no expectation of
reward, safe in the knowledge that one
day someone might do the same for you.”
L E O
JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23
V I R G O
AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23
L I B R A
SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
The Sun (your patron planet) links up
with Neptune in the gentle, mystical
sign of Pisces. So slow down and calm
down Cats! Tap into your imaginative,
intuitive, spiritual side. Dream a special
dream that will propel you into a magical
future. And aim to surround yourself
with family and friends who support
your aspirations and encourage your
creativity. Your motto is from birthday
great, Albert Einstein, “Imagination is
more important than knowledge.”
Monday favours study, research,
intense conversations and solving
problems. Attached Virgo – is your
relationship stuck in a time-warp where
it’s been difficult to move forward? This
week’s stars bring a shift in perspective,
as you view your partner in a promising
new light. Single Virgo – are you sick and
tired of looking for love? Your Prince or
Princess is waiting in the wings, but you
may have to kiss a few frogs before you
finally find them!
Venus (your ruling planet) shifts into
Pisces, so you’ll be at your flirtatious best
as you charm the cynics and dazzle the
doubters. If you’re attached, it’s time to
rejuvenate the relationship with some
good old-fashioned romance. Single
Libra – you could meet your soul mate
while you’re doing routine daily chores
like grocery shopping or walking the
dog. But be careful your luxury-loving
urge to splurge doesn’t spin out of control
via a spontaneous spending spree.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
Monday’s Mercury/Pluto link is good
for strategising, organising work projects
and planning the domestic week ahead.
For the rest of the week, you’ll feel more
inspired than usual as four planets
stimulate your self-expression zone. Use
the power of your imagination to solve
problems and soar into higher realms of
creativity. Your motto is from birthday
great Albert Einstein, “Logic will get you
from A to B. Imagination will take you
everywhere.”
Family matters and domestic DIY
projects are favoured this week, as lucky
Venus starts transiting through your
home zone. Can you figure out a problem
that has got loved ones stymied? They’re
expecting you to come up with the goods
so get creative! For many Sagittarians,
good fortune and family are linked.
You’ll also find the more time and effort
you put into local travel, education,
communication, and social media, the
more successful you’ll be.
Financial matters and family conversations
are favoured on Monday, and
Sunday is a great time for a romantic
rendezvous. Venus joins the Sun, Saturn
and Neptune in your neighbourhood
zone on Tuesday, so the rest of the week
is wonderful for fostering positive feelings
within your local community. Your
motto is from fellow Capricorn, Michelle
Obama, “The difference between a
broken community and a thriving one is
the presence of women who are valued.”
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ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIES, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND MORE – PARRAMATTA’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
CAMPBELL
GOES OLD
SCHOOL
CASSIDY PEARCE
Despite releasing the album
over 15 years ago,
David Campbell has
fallen back in love with
‘Good Lovin’’.
After releasing his most recent album
‘The Saturday Sessions’ in 2021,
Campbell was touring Australia doing
swing shows, keeping his foot in
the touring game primarily for the
sake of promotion.
But, when asked to do a show at
Penrith Panthers in 2022, he made
a game-changing decision to switch
it up by bringing back ‘Good Lovin’’.
“I was speaking to my musical director
who’s been with me for 22
years, and we were going through
stuff and started talking about a oneoff
corporate gig where we did 20
minutes and just pulled out some of
these old songs again, and I was like,
‘That was really fun doing up-tempo,
I really don’t want to just do swing
music again – can we just do something
different?,” he said.
“We pulled out this old setlist and
gave it a bit of a zhuzh, put some
newer stuff in and some stuff that
we’d learned along the way since
we’d done that tour, and then Mahalia
[Barnes] was like, ‘I’m around,
do you want me to jump on in?’, because
she did that show with me at
the time.”
For Campbell, realising he could
tour without the pressure of promotion
made a world of a difference.
“I realised that was why I wanted
to do shows in the first place – it was
all about having fun, getting together
with people, and just doing great
music with great people and the audience
going off,” he said.
For the last two years, Campbell
has been doing a version of the show
he originally toured after the 2008
album’s release, newly titled ‘Good
Lovin’ & More’, though he promises
it isn’t getting stale, having constantly
made changes since.
“It just evolves, it’s constantly moving.
Sometimes going in, I might say
to [my musical director], ‘I don’t
know about that song, let’s try something
else this week’,” he said.
“We can be more organic, whereas
before, we only had that album in
2009, and that was all the songs we
had done. Now, we have another 15
years of songs and touring experience
where we can say, ‘That didn’t
work’, or ‘Maybe that audience
needs this’.”
Having originated the show here,
Campbell said he can’t wait to bring
it back to Penrith in the EVAN Theatre
on March 23.
“The audiences there have a real
sense that they are here to go off,
they’re here to listen, they’re here
to laugh, they’re here to cry, they’re
here to party,” he said.
“It always makes me happy
playing that room, and
I know it really, really
well. Sometimes you
have the luxury and
the privilege of playing
somewhere over
and over again, and Panthers
is one of those places.
I really enjoy playing it, and
the audiences never disappoint
me.”
With this show a part of
Great Southern Nights,
Campbell is encouraging
everyone to get out and
about, not just to his show,
but to as many as humanly
possible.
“Go out and see a lot
of bands, go out and see
bands you haven’t seen in
a while, see an artist maybe
like me that you’ve never
seen,” he said.
“That’s what’s been really
fun, and what’s fun about this
[Great Southern Nights] concept
– not only is it great for
Australian music, it’s great for
punters.”
David Campbell’s ‘Good
Lovin’ & More’ will be on at
Penrith Panthers on Saturday,
March 23 at 8pm. Tickets are
$74.50. For more information
or to book, visit penrith.panthers.com.au.
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THINGS TO DO
Story Time at Parramatta Library
Let little minds marvel as some of their favourite children’s
books are brought to life at Story Time, held on level 1 in the
children’s area of the Parramatta Library at PHIVE every day.
Each session runs for 30 minutes. It’s free to join, and no
bookings are needed. Visit cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au for
more information.
Celebrating seniors in Parramatta
Local seniors are invited to enjoy a series of free and low-cost
events this month as part of the 2024 NSW Seniors Festival, on
now in Parramatta. Whether you want to enjoy a range of live
shows, exercise classes, or tours across Parramatta Aquatic
Centre (PAC), Parramatta Library and PHIVE, there is truly
something for everyone. Visit cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
Milestone for Men’s Shed
To celebrate 10 years in operation, Parramatta District Men’s
Shed will be putting on a garage sale and open day this
Saturday, March 16 at 1 Fleet St, North Parramatta. Bring your
friends and family along to tour the shed, chat to the members,
and perhaps even join yourself. For more information, visit
parramattadms.org.
BARGAIN BUYS
Parramatta Farmers Market
Held every Wednesday in Centenary
Square, Parramatta. For more details
call 9806 5315.
BUSINESS
Merrylands Chamber of Commerce
Regular events.
For more information about
membership and upcoming events,
visit merrylandschamberofcommerce.
com.au or call 1300 404 403.
Parramatta Chamber of Commerce
Regular meetings. 9635 0022.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Rotary Club of Parramatta
Regular meetings. New members
welcome. For more information, visit
www.parramattacityrotary.org.au.
Lions Club of Parramatta
Board Meeting second Wednesday
of each month. Dinner Social night
fourth Saturday of each month. New
members welcome. Contact Graham
Estreich on 0432 343 677.
Pennant Hills VIEW Club
Pennant Hills VIEW Club meets for
lunch on the second Tuesday of each
month at 11am at Oatlands Golf Club.
Meetings consist of a two course
lunch followed by an interesting guest
speaker. Visitors and new members are
welcome. Call Margaret on 9873 2402.
Greystanes Probus Club
Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday
of the month at Wentworthville
Leagues Club, 10am for 10.30am start.
Visitors and New Members are
welcome. Call Lynette 0403 338 337.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
City of Parramatta Food Service
City of Parramatta coordinates a
traditional Meals on Wheels service,
the Let’s Dine Out restaurant option
and a Social Lunch Program. For
details, call 9806 5005.
JP Service
Justice of the Peace available at
Carlingford Court Shopping Centre
on Tuesdays from 11 am to 1pm, and
Thursdays 4pm to 6pm.
MUSEUMS & HISTORY
Armory Gallery
Part of the Newington Armory site,
the Armory Gallery is housed in
Building 18, near the Parramatta River,
and is one of the largest armament
storehouses constructed prior to
World War II. Open Saturday and
Sunday 10am to 4pm. Call 9714 7888.
Parramatta & District Historical
Society
General Meetings held on the third
Monday of each month at 7.30pm,
Burnside Gardens Community Centre,
Oatlands. Call 9635 6924.
Old Government House
Old Government House is the oldest
surviving public building in Australia
and one of 11 recognised convict sites
that tell the story of Australia’s forced
convict migration. Open Thursday-
Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday
11am-4pm. Last entry 3.30pm. Call
9635 8149 for details.
SPORT GROUPS
PCYC Parramatta
Various programs held weekly.
9635 8242.
Parramatta Lions Junior AFL
0401 742 684.
Parramatta District Cricket
pdca@bigpond.com
SUPPORT GROUPS
Gamblers Anonymous
Fridays 7.30pm. 0408 725 955.
Al-Anon meeting
Tuesdays 7.30pm, Westmead Domain
Community Room. 1300 ALANON.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Sundays 10am to 10.30am.
Granville Town Hall.
Head to Health Parramatta
Free mental health service for
individuals of all ages. Call 1800 595
212 for details.
Relationships Australia
Counselling for individuals, couples
and families. Domestic violence
support group also available. Level 6
/ 126 Church Street, Parramatta. Call
1300 364 277.
Open Studio
Art-making program designed to
assist with mental health. Sessions
held regularly at Wentworthville. Call
8806 1337 for information.
Lifeline: 13 11 14.
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Underground Spirits
Enter code “WESTERN” at checkout to receive a free
50ml Underground Mini with any purchase over $50.
Valid until 31/03/24.
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COUNTRY
CORNER
Ballerini to host CMT Awards
Kelsea Ballerini (pictured below) is back as
host of the CMT Music Awards, which will be
held on Sunday, April 7 in the United States.
The 2024 CMT Music Awards will be held
at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Unlike
previous years, in 2024, Ballerini will host
the show alone. She had co-hosts on past
shows, including Kane Brown and Anthony
Mackie.
An Australian airdate is yet to be
announced and a broadcaster has not been
confirmed, though it is expected to air on
Foxtel via the CMT channel.
“I couldn’t be more excited to be back for
my fourth year with my CMT family to host
this year’s CMT Music Awards in Austin,
Texas,” Ballerini said.
“Hosting an awards show that celebrates
the music that the fans love most has been
an honour, and I know this year will be
another unforgettable night.”
Urban releases new music
Aussie country export Keith Urban has
dropped a new track, ‘Messed Up As Me’.
“Most of us have been in dysfunctional
relationships before, where there’s not a lot
of compatibility, except for that one area
where it’s so good you put up with all the
rest. A phone call or a night out and you’re
right back where you shouldn’t be,” Urban
says of the track.
It’s available now on all the usual streaming
services.
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Bradfield Bulletin
www. bradfieldbulletin.com.au
Ashton excited about new song
She’s been performing it on the road for
a while now, but Kassi Ashton (pictured
above) has finally dropped ‘Called Crazy’ to
the streaming services.
The song has ‘hit’ written all over it – and
is set to build on country radio ahead of the
American summer.
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At the movies...
PREVIEW
PREVIEW
The Great Escaper
Imaginary
1 hour, 36 minutes 1 hour, 45 minutes
In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan
(Michael Caine) made global headlines.
He had staged a “great escape” from his
care home to join fellow war veterans on
a beach in Normandy, commemorating
their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings
70th anniversary.
It was a story that captured the imagination
of the world as Bernie embodied the
defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation
that was fast disappearing. But of course,
it wasn’t the whole story. It was an inspirational
but sanitised retelling of one man’s
need to come to terms with the lasting
trauma of war.
Bernie’s adventure, spanning a mere 48
hours, also marked the culmination of his
60-year marriage to Rene (Glenda Jackson).
‘The Great Escaper’ celebrates their
enduring love.
From Blumhouse, the
genre-defining masterminds
behind ‘Five Nights
At Freddy’s’ and ‘M3GAN’,
comes an original horror
that taps into the innocence
of imaginary friends
– and begs the question:
Are they really figments of
childhood imagination or
is something more terrifying
lying just beneath?
When Jessica (DeWanda
Wise) moves back into
her childhood home with
her family, her youngest
stepdaughter Alice (Pyper
Braun) develops an eerie
attachment to a stuffed
bear named Chauncey she
finds in the basement. Alice
starts playing games with
Chauncey that begin playful
and become increasingly
sinister. As Alice’s behaviour
becomes more and
more concerning, Jessica
intervenes only to realise
Chauncey is much more
than the stuffed toy bear
she believed him to be.
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Nathan Taylor
TV NEWS
Ê Channel Seven comedy special ‘The
Roast of John Cleese’ will air on Tuesday,
March 12 at 7.30pm. Roastmaster Shane
Jacobson is joined by Tom Gleeson, Joel
Creasey, Christie Whelan Browne, Steve
Vizard, Lehmo, Alex Lee, Lawrence Mooney,
Damien Power, Stephen Hall and Rhonda
Burchmore, firing good-natured insults and
jokes at the former ‘Fawlty Towers’ star. I
saw a preview of this a few weeks’ back and
it has its moments for sure, but it’s clear the
84-year-old comedy legend is in his twilight
years and it’s quite sad to witness.
Ê Paramount+ has announced a new series
order for the next chapter in the ‘NCIS’
franchise, starring Cote de Pablo and Michael
Weatherly, who will reprise their roles as
fan-favourite characters Ziva David and
Tony DiNozzo. Slated to start production
later this year, the 10-episode order of the
all-new NCIS spinoff reunites de Pablo and
Weatherly on screen for the first time in 10
years. After Ziva’s supposed death, Tony left
the NCIS team to go raise their daughter.
Years later, Ziva was discovered alive, leading
her to complete one final mission with NCIS
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before she was reunited with Tony and their
daughter in Paris. Since then – and where we
find them in the new Paramount+ original
series – Tony and Ziva have been raising their
daughter, Tali, together. When Tony’s security
company is attacked, they must go on
the run across Europe, try to figure out who
is after them and maybe even learn to trust
each other again so that they can finally have
their unconventional happily ever after.
Ê The US version of ‘The Amazing Race’ is
returning to Channel Seven next week. Season
36 of the Emmy Award-winning series
will be fast-tracked to 7Plus on Thursday,
March 14. Twins, a pair of Air Force pilots, a
duo of firefighter mums, and a former firstround
NFL draft pick and his wife, will race
across the globe for the $1 million prize.
Ê Following the departure of interior
designer Bobby Berk, Netflix series ‘Queer
Eye has finally found his replacement.
Jeremiah Brent, the founder of Jeremiah
Brent Design and lifestyle brand Atrio, will
join the cast for their upcoming season in Las
Vegas. Brent is no stranger to these types of
programs having appeared on ‘The Rachel
Zoe Project’ and Netflix’s ‘Say I Do’. Filming
on the Vegas ‘Queer Eye’ gets underway in
the coming months.
Ê Great news for fans of FOX One soap ‘The
Young and the Restless’ following its renewal
for another four years. It means our mums
and grandmas can enjoy all the drama of
Genoa City until 2028.
Ê Dreaming of a trip to Europe? The new
season of ‘The Reluctant Traveller with
Eugene Levy’ has landed on Apple TV+. The
seven-part second season of the acclaimed
country-hopping travel series follows Levy
as he makes his way from the very North of
Europe to the very South. Along the way, he
journeys to stunning hidden gems, unearths
his family tree, and attempts to broaden his
taste buds.
HAVE
YOUR SAY
SHAPE OUR CITY’S
GREEN SPINE
CIVIC LINK BLOCK 3
Council, in partnership with the NSW Government, is working
to deliver our aspirational Civic Link, a green pedestrian spine that
links Parramatta Square to the Parramatta River.
We’ve developed a design for Horwood Place running from George
Street to Phillip Street that incorporates Parramatta’s history and
connection with the River.
Now, we want to know what you think. Help us create
a calm, comfortable space where you can hang out
with friends and family.
Visit Participate Parramatta to have your say today!
participate.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/
civic-link-block-3
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the NSW Government in association
with the City of Parramatta.
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Tuesday 12 March
Wednesday 13 March
Thursday 14 March
ANDREW CHARLTON MP
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR PARRAMATTA
TV Guide: MARCH 12 – 18 Your guide to the week’s television viewing
6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00
Foreign Correspondent 10:30 Kurt
Fearnley’s One Plus One (PG) 11:00
Antiques Roadshow 12:00 ABC News 1:00
Call The Midwife (PG) 2:00 Anh’s Brush
With Fame (PG) 2:30 Back Roads 3:00 The
Cook And The Chef 3:25 Tenable 4:10
Antiques Roadshow 5:10 Grand Designs
(PG) 6:00 Back Roads 6:30 Hard Quiz (PG)
7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Back Roads
(PG) 8:30 Better Date Than Never (PG)
2:30 Feel Good Road
Trips (PG) 3:00 The
Hotel Inspector (PG)
4:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue
4:30 Better Homes And
Gardens 5:30 Escape To The
Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt
7:30 Call The Midwife (PG)
8:40 A Touch Of Frost (M l,v)
5:00 Hardball 5:25
Miraculous: Tales Of
Ladybug And Cat Noir
(PG) 5:55 So Awkward 6:30
Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible
Histories 7:40 The Penguins Of
Madagascar 8:00 Hotel
Transylvania (PG) 8:25 Almost
Naked Animals
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show (PG)
11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00
Australian Idol (PG) 1:10 Surveillance Oz
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8:30 Fixer Upper 9:30 My
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Stars: Barbara Windsor
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1. Unattractive
4. Sweet biscuits
8. Sudden attack
11. Of hearing
13. Fly around (globe)
15. Winged predator
17. Chubby
18. Unforeseen outcome
20. ... we there yet?
21. Cowboy’s rope
24. Sequence
27. Extended play
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28. Charity appeal
30. Trim (bush)
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36. Female title
39. East African land
42. Satirical performance
44. Pickle flavouring
45. Scrub
46. Walks with muffled
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49. Perch
50. Very eager
52. Midriff swelling
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55. Confusion (3-2)
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60. Imperial unit
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82. Nairobi’s republic
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Brynner
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5. English university
6. Recite (prayer)
7. Traded for money
8. Lacerate
9. Bewildered (2,3)
10. Spots
12. Pry
14. Donkey
16. Cosmetics house,
Elizabeth ...
19. Famed UK racecourse
22. TV reception pole
23. Squanders, ...
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26. Slacken (4,2)
29. Suffusing
32. Finish
35. Neck garments
37. Malicious fire-setting
38. Tomb inscription
40. Melancholy
41. Throw a tantrum
(3,2)
42. Ladder steps
43. Soil
44. Beef dish, steak ...
47. Drenching
51. Kept man
52. Conceals
53. Weather feature (2,4)
54. Trouble
58. Variety bill presenter
59. Hullabaloo
61. Spiteful
63. Sedates
64. Launders
65. Single book in series
66. Hog’s grunts
68. Shocked, taken ...
71. Brahma follower
72. Enfold
74. Milky gem
76. Wheels’ outer edges
78. In no peril
80. Crustacean eggs
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Medium
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5 6 9 8 4 3 2
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9 4 6 7 5 2 3 8 1
8 9 5 3 4 6 7
7 4 2 3 6 5 9 8
2 3 1 5 6 7
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2 3 1 6 7 8 5 4
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No. 685
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SPORT
Tuesday, March 12 2024
Premiers await exciting Eels
NATHAN TAYLOR
Parramatta celebrate Bryce Cartwright crossing the line. Photo: NRL Images.
Are the Eels the real deal in 2024?
That’s the question being ask around
Parramatta this week after the side
demolished the Canterbury Bulldogs 26-8 in
the opening round of the season.
Played in front of a sold-out crowd at
CommBank Stadium last Saturday, the Eels
ran in four tries to two, with backrower
Bryce Cartwright scoring a double in the
18-point victory.
Parramatta were in control for the
entire match, leading 20-0 after 51
minutes before Cameron Ciraldo’s
men crossed for two late
consultation tries.
New Eels centre Morgan
Harper – in his debut match for
the club – opened the scoring in
the 12th minute, while winger Bailey
Simonsson put the finishing touches on
the game with a try with four minutes to go.
The only downside for Eels fans was a groin
injury to halfback Mitch Moses. The NSW
half was able to play on, and coach Brad
Arthur didn’t appear too concerned when
speaking after the game.
“The doctor said his groin was a bit
sore but he was OK, and not to kick,
that was the feedback,” Arthur
said of Moses’ injury.
The Eels will take on Penrith this
Friday night at BlueBet Stadium.
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