Parramatta
Why light rail would turn Parramatta Road into the next George Street
Three Sydney mayors are throwing their support behind plans to transform downtrodden Parramatta Road with a new light-rail line.
- by Megan Gorrey
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This Sydney landmark is in line for World Heritage status. An apartment plan puts that at risk
A developer is pushing to raise building heights to 22 storeys near the Parramatta Female Factory, which residents have fought hard to protect.
- by Megan Gorrey
Sydney suburbs where property owners are selling at a loss
Choose the wrong location and there’s a one-in-four chance of reselling a property for less than its purchase price.
- by Elizabeth Redman and Jim Malo
There’s good news for commuters on Parramatta Road – as long as you’re in the right vehicle
Government figures show travel times for city-bound motorists on a stretch of Parramatta Road in the peak have fallen since the final part of WestConnex opened.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Broadway comes to Parramatta: New $188 million theatre for western Sydney
After years of planning, a new theatre has been announced for Parramatta and it’s comparable to Sydney and Melbourne’s best.
- by Linda Morris
High-speed rail, airport connections and more Metro stations: What Parramatta needs by 2050
The City of Parramatta could be a global city of five connected “districts”, according to the council’s new vision for the region.
- by Anthony Segaert
The pub split between two Sydney councils and the fight over who should get it
It pays two sets of rates and has to put in development applications twice. The Winston Hotel’s owners have had enough.
- by Anthony Segaert
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Temasek
Parramatta’s iconic laksa shop is moving. Here’s why you should visit the OG spot while you still can
After more than three decades in business, Temasek still offers value with a capital V, selling 500 to 600 bowls of laksa every week.
- by Terry Durack
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Sydney councils
Councils were stripped of planning powers. This mayor wants to go further
Parramatta’s lord mayor says the state government was right to take away some planning powers – and local councils urgently need further reforms.
- by Anthony Segaert
Rating Sydney’s NRL stadiums from worst to best
From lifeless and loveless, to lush and luxurious, the Herald ranks your club’s Sydney stadium and gives you a chance to have your say.
- by Billie Eder
Parramatta gets a glimpse of its future as first light rail travels through CBD
A tram has rolled through Parramatta’s CBD for the first time in 80 years, as testing begins on the entire line of the first stage of the Parramatta Light Rail project.
- by Anthony Segaert