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City of Parramatta calls on government leaders to hold a Community Cabinet in Parramatta in the coming months to show they are serious about the future of the fastest growing communities in Greater Sydney. This is a chance for the Federal and State Governments and Oppositions to listen and engage with residents, local businesses and stakeholders to gain valuable insights into better planning and delivering what the community needs. Parramatta’s thriving local economy is underpinned by key transport, economic, cultural and social infrastructure projects including Powerhouse Museum, Civic Link, Riverside Theatres redevelopment, High Speed Rail, Metro West and Parramatta Light…

Australia’s most prestigious portrait art prize goes on exhibition next week at Liverpool City council’s Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, alongside two other exhibitions that showcase the talent of the city’s young artists. Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said bringing an internationally renowned portrait exhibition to Southwest Sydney demonstrated the vital role local councils can play in their communities. “We’re proud to be hosting three exceptional art exhibitions: the Archibald Prize 2024, Young Archie Liverpool, and NEXT 2024,” he said. “Local councils bring the arts to their communities by fostering cultural engagement and creativity. “This combination of exhibitions – placing the renowned…

The 3rd SCG Multicultural Cup 2025 took place on the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), bringing together diverse cricketing talent from across Australia in a celebration of unity and sportsmanship. The tournament featured community teams representing team Pakistan, team Australia, team India, Team Afghanistan, tam Lebanon, team Sri Lanka, team Bangladesh, and team Nepal, showcasing the rich multicultural fabric of Australia. In an electrifying final, Team Pakistan clinched their first-ever SCG Multicultural Cup title, emerging as champions of the third edition of the tournament. The trophy was handed over by Nick Hockley, CEO of Cricket Australia, who praised the tournament’s…

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of a new women’s health initiative in Community Pharmacy, recognising Community Pharmacy’s vital role in enhancing healthcare access and outcomes for women across the country. This initiative, almost 12 months in the making, focuses on improving access to treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections and hormonal contraception. Addressing key healthcare challenges faced by women, the program aligns with the Guild’s ongoing commitment to ensuring quality, accessible and affordable healthcare for all Australians. “As agreed in the Heads of Agreement for the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement, the advancement of women’s health is vital to the health of our nation, our daughters, sisters and mothers,” said National President Professor Trent Twomey. Professor Trent Twomey said, “the initiative is a significant step forward to address longstanding gaps in women’s health services across Australia.”…

key leaders from across southeast asia discuss huge trade potential of Wollongong and the wider Illawarra region The University of Wollongong (UOW) today (Thursday 6 February) hosted ambassadors and consul generals from across Southeast Asia for a high-level roundtable discussion focused on strengthening trade links between the Illawarra and ASEAN countries, including educational and research partnerships. The delegation comprised ambassadors from Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Timor-Leste, and senior diplomatic representatives from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam. They were joined by NSW Minister for Industry and Trade, the Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, and Minister for Planning and Public Spaces,…

The BBL Player Movement Window has closed, with seven players finding a new home for the KFC BBL|15 season. The BBL’s inaugural Window, which followed the first WBBL Window in December, ran for 10 days immediately after the BBL|14 Final. During the period, clubs could sign Eligible Free Agents to their lists, or trade contracted domestic players between clubs. The players to move during the BBL Window are listed below. Jason Behrendorff – Eligible Free Agent (Perth Scorchers) to Melbourne Renegades Brendan Doggett – Eligible Free Agent (Adelaide Strikers) to Melbourne Renegades Liam Hatcher – Eligible Free Agent (Sydney Thunder) to Melbourne Stars…

A grand new chapter in Australia’s multicultural story will be revealed this year with the opening of the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir and Cultural Precinct in Sydney’s southwest. Located in Kemps Creek, the 25-acre precinct will become a major cultural destination close to the Western Sydney Airport. It will feature cultural centres with traditional Indian architecture, Australia’s tallest metal statue, a meditation garden with native Australian plants and be a site for sharing, learning and understanding for people from all backgrounds. “This precinct has been 10 years in the making and is a place where people can experience India’s rich…

We, the Mayors of the following Councils, are united in calling out violence, hatred, and extremism. Our communities are welcoming and connected and made stronger by our diverse views, faiths, backgrounds, cultures and identities. The acts of hate and violence seen across Sydney must be condemned in the strongest terms, while these brazen and cowardly acts require prosecution with the full force of the law. These criminal acts aim to create fear, chaos and division. We call on our communities to stand together, as we are standing together, to support one another during these challenging times. We unequivocally condemn the…

The Albanese Labor Government is reinforcing ties with a vital trading partner, with applications for the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) opening tomorrow. Australian researchers will share in $4 million of funding through the AISRF Round 16. Grants from $200,000 to $1 million are available per project. Collaborations can include joint research projects, workshops, fellowships and institutional partnerships. The AISRF – backed by the Albanese Government – is Australia’s largest bilateral program dedicated to science and has supported over 370 collaborative activities since it was established in 2006. To be eligible for funding projects must address priority areas and challenges…

Australian fans watched cricket in huge numbers as a blockbuster summer delivered record viewing figures for Cricket Australia’s (CA) broadcasting partners Foxtel and Seven West Media, and in India on JioStar. The engrossing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the excitement and drama of the Big Bash Leagues and the dominance of the Australian Women’s team throughout their Ashes whitewash captivated viewers across the season. With an optimised schedule ensuring full days of Test cricket were followed almost immediately by BBL matches, millions of Australians watched cricket throughout the day as Fox Sports, Kayo Sports, Seven and 7plus Sport brought them all the action.…