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Community News Update
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Message from Mayor Lake
Granville was a hive of activity with Good Vibes
Granville, the first street event of its kind to be held
in South Street. Many attended the week-long event
with residents of all ages coming out to enjoy the
delicious cuisine, music, art and culture that
our community has to offer. We are very proud to host
events that highlight our cultural diversity and encourage residents to
explore our streets, interact and engage with each other and support
our local businesses.
I would also like to share with you the amazing work of the Holroyd
Musical and Dramatic Society (HMDS) who recently celebrated their
50th Anniversary Gala held at the Wentworthville Leagues Club. I was
delighted to be in attendance and to meet the cast and crew from
many different local productions that have entertained audiences
for over 50 years.
Homelessness Awareness
and Engagement Training
Tuesday, 31 May, 10am – 3pm
Holroyd Centre, 11-17 Miller St, Merrylands
There are over 116,000 people experiencing
homelessness on any given night. Join
Council, in partnership with Homelessness
NSW, as we explore how to support those
who are homeless and how we can respond.
Register now:
8757 9432
Joshua.Fattal@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/homelessnessforum
Me with HMDS life Member Pam Brown (left) and Kay Cater (right)
who held starring roles in many past productions including
Calamity Jane, Camelot, The Pyjama Game and The King and I.
I am thrilled that Council has been announced as a finalist in seven
categories in the upcoming NSW Local Government Excellence
Awards. Congratulations to our dedicated staff for their hard work
and accomplishments, some of these programs include the Healthy
Kids Initiative, Corporate Pandemic Management and the Wentworthville
Swim Centre Modernisation Program.
Council will be celebrating National Simultaneous Storytime this week.
The annual event promotes literacy and togetherness by encouraging
children all over the country to read books at the same time. Council
will be reading Family Tree by Josh Pyke and Ronojoy Ghosh and will
feature a special guest and TV presenter, Costa Georgiadis, who will
read a story and present a demonstration. As bookings are essential,
I encourage you to reserve your spot now by visiting
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/storytime
If you’re a senior citizen in Cumberland, did you know that you can stay
informed and stay connected by joining our free mailing list? If you’re a
senior aged 55 and older, sign up to this distribution list and be one of
the first to know about the latest in news, services and programs. For
more information visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/seniors-support
Mayor Lisa Lake
8757 9856 | Lisa.Lake@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Parents of Learner Driver Workshop
Learn how to safely teach and supervise learner drivers.
Thursday 26 May, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Auburn Town Hall, 1 Susan St, Auburn
Book now or find out more:
8757 9870
rso@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/learner
Community Office Spaces for Lease
We are seeking proposals from organisations for the lease of office or
outreach spaces (community hubs) within these local Community Centres:
• Auburn Centre for Community
• Guildford Community Centre
• Regents Park Community Hub
• Wentworthville Community Centre
Detailed information is available on the eProcure website. To submit
a proposal, view related documents and ask questions, organisations
will need to first register for free with eProcure at:
www.eprocure.com.au/cumberland/
Submissions close on 30 May 2022.
Enquiries or site visit appointments:
tendering@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Creating Canopies in Cumberland City
Tree Planting Day and Free BBQ Lunch
Wednesday, 1 June, 9am – 1.30pm
Marrong Reserve, Pemulwuy
Register to volunteer or find out more information:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/canopies
Landcare NSW has partnered with Greater Sydney
Landcare Network to deliver the planting of 100,000
trees as part of the NSW Premiers Priority of increasing
tree canopy and green cover across Greater Sydney.
Senior’s Winter Bus Trips
Cumberland City Council’s Seniors and Disability
Team together with Bridge Housing would like to invite
senior residents in Cumberland City to a free bus trip.
Spaces are limited and terms and conditions apply.
Bus trips will be held on:
3, 10, 17 June
Book now or find out more:
8757 9041
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/wintertrips
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Contact Cumberland City Council
8757 9000 | council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au | www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au | Cumberland City Council Sydney
16 Memorial Avenue, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160.
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The NSW Government has
announced Parramatta locals
experiencing homelessness will be
helped into temporary accommodation
and connected with support services, as
part of a two week outreach drive.
Speaking at Centenary Square in
Parramatta, Minister for Families and
Communities and Minister for Disability
Services Natasha Maclaren-Jones was
joined by Member for Parramatta Geoff
Lee, City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Donna
Davis and Detective Chief Inspector
Thomas Barnes for the announcement.
Ms Maclaren-Jones said the NSW
Government will join forces with police
and specialist homelessness services to
engage with at risk people in Parramatta.
“It’s an opportunity for all of us to
reach out, identify people who are sleeping
rough, contact one of the outreach
services and ensure that people sleeping
rough have a safe, warm place to sleep and
the services they need,” she said.
“This is a whole community approach,
we are working with police, with council,
along with local businesses.”
Mr Lee said the homelessness outreach
drive is “really about us all working
together”.
“Especially going into winter, what we
want to do is focus on those people who
are homeless and make sure they have a
safe, secure place to live,” he said.
LOCAL NEWS
Two-week blitz to help locals
dealing with homelessness
ELLIE BUSBY
Lord Mayor Donna Davis, Member for Parramatta Geoff Lee and Minister for Families
and Communities Natasha Maclaren-Jones with Parramatta police officers.
Mr Lee also identified the key role local
businesses play in the outreach drive.
“Shopkeepers see the impact of homelessness
on our streets everyday. We want
to empower these businesses to help
tackle homelessness through informing
them about the right avenues, whether
that be referral to homelessness outreach
or other services,” he said.
Mr Barnes said the NSW Police’s primary
goal is to make sure everyone in the
community feels safe.
“Particularly, in respect to homeless
people, we recognise there is a large
portion of Sydney’s homeless that reside
in and around Sydney’s second biggest
CBD,” he said.
“What we’re trying to do is engage
with those people, try and get to know
them, find out what their stories are, and
through that work out the best way to give
them a hand.”
Cr Davis, who welcomed the announcement,
said the outreach program will
“build on the work we do on a daily basis”.
With outreach programs operating
across the whole of NSW, Ms Maclaren-
Jones said the NSW Government has been
investing “significantly” in early intervention
initiatives.
“Here in Parramatta, we’ve actually seen
the numbers decrease over the last two
years by over 50 per cent,” she said.
“It’s great to see the initiatives are working
but there is more to do.”
The Parramatta homelessness outreach
drive runs until May 27.
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As Pauline Hanson once said, “Fellow
Australians, if you are seeing me now, it
means that I have been murdered”.
And to be honest, I feel a bit otherworldly
myself attempting to analyse last
weekend’s Federal Election in advance.
Not knowing which of Scott Morrison
or Anthony Albanese would be elected
Prime Minister – with the other most likely
consigned to their political grave.
When this edition of Parra News went
to print late last week, the published polls
were tightening in favour of the Morrison
Government. Australians being historically
risk-averse, a drift back to the conservatives
in the final stages of election
campaigns is not uncommon.
Nevertheless, Labor – still clear favourite
with the bookmakers – was holding on
for dear life.
Did the nation stick with the devil it
knows? Did we plump for change? Or, as
you read this, are we still in the grip of a
murky post-count, sweating on the final
batches of absentee, postal and declaration
votes yet to dribble in?
It was Anthony Albanese who dominated
the early stages of a long and largely
uninspiring campaign. First with a series
of missteps in the opening week. Then,
by getting COVID which seemed to help
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A bitter battle until the very end
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him and Labor reset. Morrison was more
on-message than a drill-sergeant in the
debates. However, Albanese held his
own, coming across as less polished but
more in touch with people’s everyday
concerns.
On the issues, Labor appeared to have
fought the government to a draw. Rightly
or wrongly, polling has consistently
showed the public favours the Liberals
and Nationals on economic management
and national security. This year, Labor
seemed to successfully neutralise and reframe
both. It emphasised people’s lived
experience of the economy – high prices
and rising interest rates. And it pointed
to the alliance between China and the
Solomon Islands as evidence of botched
diplomacy.
It was a neat trap. The more the likes of
Peter Dutton railed against Beijing – “prepare
for war” he said at one stage – the
more the government almost certainly
alienated key constituencies, including
Chinese Australians in the middle-ring
suburbs of Sydney.
Justifiably, Labor seemed to believe its
best strategy was to let the Morrison Government
hang himself. Its most devastating
TV advertisements spliced different
instances of the Prime Minister saying
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“That’s not my job”. But this also left Labor
looking near-exclusively negative. Either
you bought the critique or you didn’t. The
positive case for change was never made
so compelling.
If the game plan isn’t working, then
change it. Which is why I believe the election
result has turned on the success or
otherwise of Scott Morrison’s sudden
final-week admission that he can be “a
bit of a bulldozer” and his promise, in his
words, “to switch to a different gear”.
Australians know Scott Morrison pretty
well by now. There’s nowhere to hide as
Prime Minister. We also know, in our gut,
that people don’t fundamentally change.
But when the policy differentiation between
the parties is unconvincing, when
a large part of the alternative case boils
down to fomenting dislike of the occupant
of The Lodge and reminding people
he once said he “doesn’t hold a hose” or
“it’s not a race” – a simple nudge towards
contrition could swing the result.
If Scott Morrison has performed a second
miracle, hopefully he will use the
reprieve to improve his leadership style.
If Labor gets across the line, hopefully it
will be bolder and more visionary in government.
We’ll know soon enough.
For more local news as it
happens, visit us online at
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Thursday 26 May
6.30pm - 8.30pm
AUBURN TOWN HALL
Main Hall
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8757 9870
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ELLIE BUSBY
This National Sorry Day, people are
encouraged to come together to
remember The Stolen Generations
in Parramatta.
Set to be held at Old Government House
in Parramatta Park on Thursday, May 26,
City of Parramatta’s National Sorry Day
event will be a day full of acknowledgment,
reflection and healing.
Lord Mayor Donna Davis believes it’s
important for the community to reflect
on the struggles First Nations people have
experienced.
“Sorry Day is an important time for us,
as a community, to come together and
reflect on the suffering experienced by
First Nations people, and acknowledge the
strength of Stolen Generations survivors,”
Cr Davis said.
Packed full of entertainment, people will
be able to listen to the history and stories
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people while also watching different
performances.
Attendees can sit, connect and learn
about each other’s journeys through a
weaving workshop with member of the
Barkindtji tribe Tegan Murdock.
Jannawi Dance Clan, an Indigenous
dance company encompassing modern,
urban and traditional Aboriginal dance
styles with traditional music, will take the
stage to shine a light on the resilience of
LOCAL NEWS
Sorry Day to be recognised in
Parramatta with major event
The Jannawi Dance Clan performing at last year’s Sorry Day event in Parramatta.
Photo: Cassandra Hannagan.
Aboriginal women, men and youths. Also
performing is proud Wiradjuri Ni-Vanuatu
woman Evie J Willie, who currently lives
on Darug land. National Sorry Day officially
kick-starts the City of Parramatta’s
Warami Festival, with events taking place
across the city from May 26 to July 10.
“This year, the City of Parramatta’s
annual Warami Festival starts on National
Sorry Day. The six-week program of First
Nations music, art, dance and conversation
commemorates and celebrates the
world’s oldest surviving culture,” Cr Davis
said.
“Warami is Dharug for ‘good to see you’
– and engaging with Indigenous culture is
at the heart of our festival.”
Looking forward to the events, Cr Davis
said the Warami Festival will celebrate
60,000 years of culture.
“The Burramattagal people have called
Parramatta home for more than 60,000
years. Warami recognises and acknowledges
this powerful connection to the
land. It will be ‘good to see you’ at the
festival,” she said.
City of Parramatta’s Sorry Day event will
be managed in line with current NSW
Health rules and restrictions in response
to COVID, with people attending encouraged
to maintain distance where they can.
Free for all to attend, the event will run
from 10am to 3pm on Thursday, May 26.
Find out more about all the Warami
Festival events happening here: atparramatta.com/warami.
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LORD
MAYOR’S
MESSAGE
CR DONNA
DAVIS
Riverside Theatres redevelopment
Council is one step closer to realising its plans
to redesign and expand Riverside Theatres,
which I know will be welcome news to many in
our community. Council recently approved the
concept proposal work for the redevelopment
of Riverside Theatres, along with permission to
develop a detailed business case, project plan
and budget.
‘Your Street, Your Party’
in Harris Park is part of the
NSW Government’s CBD
Revitalisation Program.
For more information, visit
cityofparramatta.co/yourstreetyourparty
Welcoming our new Australian citizens
Last week I had the honour of witnessing 2,400 of
our residents become Australian citizens when
Council held six Citizenship Ceremonies across
two days at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres.
We had residents from more than 90 countries,
including Afghanistan, Brazil, China, France,
India, Pakistan, Ukraine, Zimbabwe and beyond,
receiving their citizenship.
Becoming an Australian citizen is such a special
occasion and I know some people in our
community have been waiting a while for this
much-anticipated day to come. Council has
been working hard to deliver as many ceremonies
as we can, as quickly as possible.
I’m proud to say more than 3,000 people have
received their Australian Citizenship in the City
of Parramatta so far this year. On behalf of the
City and the people of Parramatta, I wish our
newest Australian citizens a very warm welcome.
For more information on the Civic Program and
Citizenship, visit cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/
living/civic-program-and-citizenship
The proposed plan will see the capacity of
Riverside Theatres more than double and will
include the addition of a 1,350-seat lyric theatre,
refurbishment of the Riverside Playhouse, an
all-new drama theatre, and a digital studio
and cinema.
Council is committed to the delivery of this
project, but we need some support. We are
calling on the state and federal governments
to contribute funding towards delivery of this
important project.
In its current form, Riverside Theatres attracts
more than 180,000 patrons to up to 1,000
performances and events every year, but it is at
capacity. Western Sydney needs a world-class
space to nurture talent and tell local stories,
and support high-quality Australian and
international performances to meet the region’s
growth and future demand.
‘Your Street, Your Party’ in Harris Park
On Saturday 28 May, Harris Park will come alive
with music and dance performances for a special
one-off event, ‘Your Street, Your Party’. Wigram
Street, between Marion and Ada streets, will be
closed to traffic from midday to 8pm to allow for
a program of fun and free activities for everyone
to enjoy.
Catch L-Fresh The Lion at the upcoming ‘Your Street, Your
Party’ event in Harris Park on 28 May.
Red Shield Appeal
I recently met with Major Kylie Collinson from
The Salvation Army Parramatta to deliver Council’s
$1,000 donation to the Red Shield Appeal. The
Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield Doorknock
Appeal will take place on 28 and 29 May with
the proceeds going towards helping people in
the community. I encourage you to give if you
are in the position to do so.
This year The Salvation Army has seen an
increased demand on their services due to the
impact of natural disasters, COVID-19 and the
growing cost of living. The Red Shield Appeal
funds help The Salvation Army deliver social
services, including refuges for women and
children in crisis, homeless shelters, youth drop-in
centres, and emergency and disaster relief.
This year, in line with health guidelines, The
Salvation Army will be collecting in the community,
doorknocking in some locations and using
online fundraising.
For more information or to donate, visit
salvationarmy.org.au/red-shield-appeal/
Entertainment will include hip-hop artist L-Fresh
the Lion; soul and R’n’B girl group H3rizon; and
Korean hip-hop crew K-POP Takeover. There’s
also the chance to join in dance workshops and
performances in hip-hop, salsa and samba!
It wouldn’t be a trip to Harris Park without delicious
food and drinks – and there will be plenty on
offer on the day.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Donna Davis with new
Australian Citizens Bassam Alawad, Danial Alawad and
Reem Tarabeen. Photo: Jason Nichol.
This event is a wonderful way to support our local
businesses and bring our community together.
I encourage you to head to Harris Park for a great
day or night out.
The Salvation Army Parramatta’s Major Kylie Collinson
and City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Donna Davis are
encouraging the community to support The Red Shield
Appeal Doorknock Appeal this weekend.
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. Members
of the public are presently permitted to attend Council Meetings in person in line with conditions
of entry imposed by Public Health Orders. Members of the public are also able to view Council
Meetings online. 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 Donna Davis | Chief Executive Officer, Brett Newman | To contact the Lord Mayor follow the link at cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
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Brilliant place to work
Afea Care Services named one of the best places to work in Australia
ELLIE BUSBY
With dog-friendly offices and
self-care programs available,
it’s no surprise why
Parramatta-based business Afea Care
Services has been named one of the best
places to work in Australia.
Released annually, the AFR BOSS Best
Places to Work List recognises companies
based in Australia and New Zealand that
are pioneering new ways of working and
pushing the boundaries when it comes to
workplace policies and practices.
Published by The Australian Financial
Review and Boss Magazine, the list is based
on an assessment process by Inventium,
which identifies 10 key factors that are
critical to employees feeling motivated
and engaged at work.
For the second consecutive year, aged
care and disability service provider Afea
Care Services has received recognition as
an outstanding employer. Placing third
in the health industries section for 2022,
Afea’s People and Culture Manager Joseph
Assad said the company was “very excited
and thrilled” to be ranked so high.
“I think it’s an absolutely fantastic
achievement, to do that two years in a row,
especially during a pandemic where it
has been even harder to engage staff
members,” Mr Assad said.
Mr Assad credits Afea’s initiatives
for the organisation being named one
of the best places to work in Australia.
“We have a really strong rewards
and recognition program, where we
recognise the efforts of all our team
members. The great thing about it
is that [staff members] are actually
nominated by their colleagues,” he
said.
Afea also chooses to thank their staff for
their hard work with what Mr Assad refers
to as “Afean leave”.
“It’s an additional day off every year,
in addition to normal annual leave. The
intention of that is to just to provide our
employees with the opportunity to have
the day off for themselves, to support them
in relation to their own mental health,” he
said.
Celebrating the win with a catered lunch,
Afea surprised staff at its Parramatta office
with free massages to encourage everyone
to just “kick back and relax.”
Afea Care Services staff celebrating being named one of the best places to work in
Australia.
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PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Exhibition of Draft
Community Strategic
Plan
The Community Strategic Plan (CSP)
is the City of Parramatta Council’s
highest level strategic document for
the following twenty years. In November,
we went out and asked you about
your vision and your ideas for your
Parramatta.
We’ve now incorporated your feedback
into our document. We are currently
refreshing the CSP to reflect evolving
community perceptions, and to
incorporate your changing aspirations
and concerns.
Get involved!
This is an exciting opportunity to have
your say on the future of Parramatta!
You can have you say via Council’s
website until 5pm Tuesday 7 June 2022
at participate.cityofparramatta.nsw.
gov.au/community-strategic-plan-
2022-update or by scanning the QR code.
All feedback must be received
by 5pm on Tuesday 7 June 2022 and
can be provided online (via the web
address above) or can be sent via:
• Email: corporatestrategy@
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
(subject – Feedback on the
Draft Community Strategic
Plan 2018–2038 (2022 update))
• Post: City of Parramatta
Council (subject – Feedback on
the Draft Community Strategic Plan
2018–2038 (2022 update))
PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124
Attn: Corporate Strategy
For further information or queries
please contact Council on 9806 5137.
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Parramatta: Woman charged after
incident at children’s playground
A 31-year-old female has been charged
by police with ‘assault’ after an incident
at a children’s playground in Parramatta
on Saturday, May 7.
About 1.30pm, parents alleged they
were approached by their children stating
the female was swearing at them
within the playground area.
A parent approached the female,
where it is alleged the female assaulted
the parent. Another parent then tried
to intervene, before allegedly being
assaulted as well.
The female then left then playground
area, with witnesses recording her
vehicle registration. Police attended
the playground a short time later where
details were obtained.
Police later attended the home address
of the female, where she was questioned
in relation to the incident.
Police have issued a court attendance
notice for the female to attend
Parramatta Local Court on Wednesday,
June 22.
Parramatta: Man found with knife
in public place
A 43-year-old male has been charged by
police with ‘custody of a knife in a public
place’ on Saturday, May 7.
About 3.30pm, Parramatta Police were
called to a shopping centre car park in
Parramatta, in relation to a male displaying
anti-social behaviour.
Upon arrival, police spoke with the
male who became argumentative
before making threats to harm anyone
that tried to hurt him. Police searched
the male and located a knife within the
man’s property.
The male was issued with a court
attendance notice, a move on direction to
leave the car park and a banning notice
from the shopping centre for a period of
12 months.
The man is set to appear before
Parramatta Local Court on Wednesday,
June 15.
POLICE SNAPSHOT
Compiled by Ellie Busby
Task force launched in response to
fatal shootings
The NSW Police Force has announced
a new taskforce to coordinate the investigations
and operations to target those
involved in recent fatal shootings and
associated organised criminal activities.
Taskforce Erebus is being led by State
Crime Command (SCC) under the
National Organised Crime Response
Plan to oversee the strategic targeting of
organised criminal networks, particularly
those known to be in conflict.
In addition to examining the circumstances
and links between recent fatal
shootings, the taskforce brings together
dozens of investigations into other acts of
violence, the importation and supply of
prohibited drugs, illicit firearm supply,
coordinated theft of vehicles and various
other criminal activities.
Investigations under Taskforce Erebus
are underway, which includes proactive,
high-visibility operational activity
conducted by the Raptor Squad on
Sunday, May 15.
Anyone with information that may
assist Taskforce Erebus is urged to
contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Information is treated in strict confidence.
Police step out to protect victims of
domestic violence
Police have conducted more than
8000 proactive compliance checks on
domestic violence offenders and made
158 arrests during a state-wide operation
focusing on reducing domestic and
family violence incidents.
Operation Protector took place from
Thursday, May 12, to Saturday, May 14, as
part of the continued approach by police
to prevent domestic violence crimes and
enhance community safety.
The operation was led and coordinated
by North West Metropolitan Region,
with the support of High Risk Domestic
Violence Offender Teams (HRDVOT) and
Police Area Commands and Districts
across the state.
LOCAL NEWS
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A
fter three decades of performances,
events and screenings,
Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres
is preparing for a set change of epic
proportions as plans to redesign and
expand the popular arts centre progress
to the next stage.
The City of Parramatta council owned
and operated theatre, which welcomes
more than 180,000 patrons through its
doors each year, is about to undergo a
transformation that will see it become
the centrepiece of Parramatta’s revitalised
arts and culture precinct, across
the river from the new Powerhouse
Parramatta.
“Riverside Theatres has been the leading
centre of arts and entertainment
in western Sydney for the last 30 years
and has become an integral piece of our
city’s cultural fabric,” City of Parramatta
Lord Mayor Donna Davis said.
“Our city has changed significantly
since Riverside was first built, and we
need to ensure it, and our other community
facilities, change with it.
“With increasing demand for the
performing arts and creative spaces in
western Sydney, Riverside Theatres has
outgrown its original home and desperately
needs a revamp to allow it to reach
its full potential – but we need state and
federal government support to make it
happen.”
Council has approved the concept
proposal validation work for the redevelopment
of Riverside, along with permission
to proceed with the development
of a detailed business case, project plan
and budget for council’s review. It will
also prepare for the launch of a design
competition, which will follow approval
of the business case.
“I am calling on the state and federal
governments to invest in arts in the
west by helping fund the delivery of this
much-needed facility,” Cr Davis said.

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LOCAL NEWS
We road test a career
Nope! That’s not Sandra Bullock on the set of hit 1990’s flick ‘Speed’, that’s
Parra News journalist Cassidy Pearce behind the wheel of a Busways bus.
CASSIDY PEARCE
Have you ever
wondered what it’s
like to become a bus
driver? I went along to the
Open Day at Busways’ Windsor
Depot, and I’m here to tell
you that it’s not as challenging
as it may seem.
Although I haven’t been
on a bus in a while, knowing
that the next time I would be,
I’d be behind the wheel, was
definitely nerve-racking. Part
of the reason for this was that
I’m a fairly anxious driver as
is. The other part was that I’ve
been known to mount a curb
or two.
But, when I walked into
the depot, I was met with
encouragement from Busways
Driver Training Manager
and Mentor Andy Curnow.
This wasn’t unexpected – he’s
likely greeted hundreds of
people just like me, given that
Busways does all of their driver
training in-house to produce
the best drivers possible.
Once I’d filled out all the
necessary forms, which took
no longer than five minutes,
I was led around to where the
different fleets were parked,
and onto one of the Busways
buses.
The first thing I noticed was
that although the bus was
about eight tonnes heavier
than a car, the controls are
much the same, making the
skills it takes to drive the vehicle
fairly comparable to those
that a C Class license holder
would use on a daily basis.
However, that’s not to say
that driving the vehicle doesn’t
take some getting used to.
Most notably, it’s important
to get into the habit of leaning
forward to turn the wheel –
even though it’s not necessary,
it is better for your back!
Despite my hesitations, I was
soon driving the bus at 70km/h
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change at Open Day
Parra News journo Cassidy Pearce driving a Busways bus – and loving it!
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High concentration: Cassidy Pearce takes to the road on the bus.
Cassidy Pearce prepares for her mission of driving a bus for the first time.
down Hawkesbury Valley Way, and even
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returning to the depot.
Before taking a sausage sizzle for the
road, I spoke with some of the other drivers
at the depot who were surprised to see
a female at the Open Day.
They said that though they could count
on their two hands the number of female
drivers from this area, it’s widely known
that they’re some of the best drivers
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AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
Your humanitarian Aquarian nature
is highlighted. So it’s a good week to get
involved in formal volunteer work (especially
within your local community)
or just lend a charitable hand to a friend,
family member or neighbour who’s in
need. However, the Venus/Pluto square
(on Friday) increases your tendency to
spend too much time in a fantasy world.
So avoid making an important move until
you are seeing things in a more realistic
light. Be patient.
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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
Have you got your head stuck in the
sand? If you avoid dealing with an urgent
issue, then expect more problems.
Face the reality that a family matter must
be recalibrated or a major relationship
needs to be reinvented. In the words
of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver (who was
born on May 27, 1975), “People hate
change, until the pain of not changing is
worse than change itself.” When it comes
to a financial matter, be creative, philosophical
and proactive.
ARIES
MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
Prosperity planet Jupiter is transiting
through your sign, for the first time since
2011. Plus lucky Venus and dynamic
Mars are visiting Aries too! So it’s time to
be creative, be proactive and dream big
dreams. Draw inspiration from birthday
great Stevie Nicks (who turns 74 on
Thursday), “My life is a testament to believing
that if you want something, you
can make it happen.” However – with
Mercury retrograde until June 3 – you’ll
have to be patient.
TAURUS
APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
Uranus (the planetary harbinger of
change) is still in Taurus, and Mercury’s
reversing through your sign until June
3. So avoid being a stubborn, stuck-ina-rut
Bull! Make sure you capitalise on
unexpected opportunities that come
your way. Be flexible and do your best to
embrace adjustments with both hands.
Change doesn’t have to be scary. As
singer-songwriter (and this week’s birthday
great) Bob Dylan reminds us, “There
is nothing so stable as change.”
GEMINI
MAY 22 TO JUNE 21
CANCER
JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
LEO
JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23
VIRGO
AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23
Avoid taking your Gemini health for
granted. Be proactive about making
positive lifestyle choices, and prioritise
time for regular exercise and nutritious
home-cooked meals. As writer (and
birthday great) Ralph Waldo Emerson
reminds us, “The first wealth is health”.
And is a platonic or romantic relationship
going through a bumpy patch?
Mercury is retrograde until June 3, so
work on keeping the lines of communication
wide open.
Crabs are very good at brewing and
stewing on perceived grievances from
the past. This week, with Mercury retrograde
and Venus squaring Pluto (in your
relationship zone), karma is calling. So
it’s an appropriate time to forgive someone
and let go of a grudge that’s been
weighing you down, especially involving
an ex-lover or a former friend. Then
you’ll feel lighter and less encumbered
by problems from the past. Destiny is
knocking so be ready to answer!
Freedom, far-away adventures and exotic
escapades are calling as Venus, Mars
and Jupiter activate your travel zone.
Clever Cats will be patient and make it
a priority to plan (and save for) a dream
holiday sometime soon. So your motto is
from birthday great, philosopher Ralph
Waldo Emerson, “Do not go where the
path may lead, go instead where there
is no path and leave a trail.” A chat with
a student, teacher or mentor puts a current
problem in perspective.
Mercury (your patron planet) is retrograde
until June 3. So don’t be too hard
on yourself or let rattled nerves stop you
from doing something you’ve always
wanted to do. You’re feeling stressed but
try not to sweat the small stuff. Careful
preparation is the key. Attached Virgo
– set ambitious goals together. Singles
– don’t just dip your toe into the dating
pool. Research and planning are
required, so you give yourself the best
chance of long-term success in love.
LIBRA
SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
Venus, Mars and Jupiter are revving up
your partnership zone. But Mercury is
reversing through your intimacy zone, so
a romantic relationship could feel stuck.
Do your best to talk about problems with
your sweetheart, as you introduce some
exciting new activities into the mix. If
you’re single, you could revisit a rocky
old romance (while wearing decidedly
rose-coloured glasses). Just remember
that memories are so seductive because
they’re so selective!
Mercury reverses through your partnership
zone until June 3. So other
people will continually flummox you
with their confusing behaviour. Avoid
being a cynical Scorpio who sabotages
relationships. Nurture and cherish your
close connections. If you’re unhappily
single, then keep pursuing your dream
of finding your soul mate. Be inspired by
birthday great, singer-songwriter Stevie
Nicks, “I live in the realm of romantic
possibility.”
Your ruler Jupiter is jumping through
fellow fire sign Aries, which increases
enthusiasm and motivation. So make
the most of it! The next 12 months is a
terrific time to expand, enthuse, encourage
and explore. Be inspired by actress
Joan Collins (who was born on May 23,
1933), “I’m very lucky; I seldom get depressed.
I’m a ‘glass half full’ person. In
fact, it’s three-quarters full!” But tread
carefully on Friday when relations with
a friend could be fiery.
With Venus, Mars and Jupiter visiting
your domestic zone, it’s a good week to
entertain family and friends at home
with an impromptu meal. Convivial
conversation is a bonus. Being of service
to others – with kindness, compassion
and style – also brings much joy and satisfaction.
So your motto for the moment
is from birthday great, writer Ralph Waldo
Emerson, “You cannot do a kindness
too soon, for you never know how soon
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HERITAGE AT THE
CORE OF NEW SHOW
CASSIDY PEARCE
After a successful season with
their debut work, ‘Grimm’,
choreographer Francesco
Ventriglia is excited to be debuting
his new work ‘Galileo’
at Riverside Theatres this month.
With a long and successful career in the
dance world behind him, Francesco created
Sydney Choreographic Centre and the
accompanying ensemble in 2021 based on
his desire not only to settle down in one
place, but to help other creatives in their
journeys.
“I had a dream to create something, like
a place where creatives or choreographers
can go deep into the creative process and
learn more from people,” he said.
“Alongside that, of course I’m a choreographer,
so my big passion is to create, so I
felt to create a company that could be in
residency to the centre, and that’s how we
created the ensemble.”
Following the positive reception of,
‘Grimm’ last year at Riverside Theatres,
Francesco was grateful to be asked to present
another work in 2022, this time getting
a little more personal.
“I have to say that after many years of
choreographing, I realised at some point
that I’ve never really created something
about my country, my heritage, my culture,”
he said.
“And so when Parramatta confirmed the
dates, I saw that the opening night was on
the second of June, and the second of June
is of course the Italian National Republic
Day, so I thought that could be an amazing
opportunity for me, as an Italian choreographer
living here in Australia, to create a
tribute, something to celebrate my heritage.”
It was from this that he became inspired
by Galileo Galilei, an Italian astronomer
who is widely considered to be the father
of modern science.
“I rediscovered all this incredible literature
about free fall motions, and trajectory,
and binoculars, and the astronomy and
the beautiful speed and velocity and inertia,
and I thought, ‘what incredible journey
could it be, trying to have this inform every
single step of choreography of a dance?”
he said.
As he moves towards the contemporary
ballet’s debut at Riverside, Francesco is
eager to see the hard work of his dancers
pay off.
“I am very lucky and grateful, because I
have an extraordinary group of dancers.
They are young and beautiful and committed,
they are hungry to dance and have a
lot of energy,” he said.
‘Galileo’ will be on at Riverside Theatres
from Wednesday, June 1. Tickets are
$59. To book, call 8839 3399.
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WHAT'S ON
MUST DO
AND
WHERE
COMMUNITY
NOTICEBOARD
Rotary Club of Parramatta
City • Fortnightly meetings
parramattacityrotary.org.au
Lions Club of Parramatta
New members welcome
0403 232 101
Parramatta Chamber of
Commerce • Regular events
parramattachamber.com.au
Pennant Hills VIEW Club
Second Tuesday of each
month • 9873 2402
PARRAmeeters social group
Regular outings and events
meetup.com/PARRAmeeters
The Salvation Army Auburn
Various services available
8644 0116
PCYC Parramatta
107 George St, Parramatta
9635 8242
Parramatta North Heritage Day returns
This Sunday, May 29, learn about the history of the precinct at Parramatta North Heritage Day 2022. A fun day for the whole family, the event will
include children’s activities, great food and live music, as well as free guided walking tours of the area. The event will be on from 10am to 4pm,
and is free to attend. For more information, visit bit.ly/3Ms4FXt.
FOR KIDS
FOR SENIORS
NSW SES Parramatta Unit
24 hour help available
13 25 00
Sydney Broadway Chorus
Music classes and workshops
0434 486 125
Parramatta Park Walking
Group • Saturdays 8am
0487 174 755
Westmead Parramatta Park
Walkers • Saturdays 9am
ruth49@tpg.com.au
Take the kids to the theatre
Take a trip to Riverside Theatres in Parramatta from this Tuesday, May
24 to Thursday, May 26 to see ‘ZOOOM’. Visit riversideparramatta.
com.au to book.
Learn and enjoy at Newington Armory
Go behind the scenes at Newington Armory this Saturday, May 28.
Visit sydneyolympicpark.com.au for more information or to book for
this incredible historical visit.
Homicide Victims’ Support
Group • 24/7 hotline
1800 191 777
Relationships Australia
Various services available
1300 364 277
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Channel Nine has launched the new
season of ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’, starring
Lord Alan Sugar. 16 celebrities will
face off each week, using their industry
contacts, unique skills and public profiles
to avoid hearing the words, “you’re
fired”. On offer is $100,000 in prize
money for the winner’s charity. Some of
the celebrities to watch out for this season
include Benji Marshall, Amy Shark,
Vince Colosimo and Bronte Campbell. It’s
currently airing on Nine.
If you never got the chance to watch
the second season of ‘Five Bedrooms’
on Paramount+ then you’ll be happy to
learn that the show will get its free-to-air
premiere on 10 on Wednesday, May 25 at
8.30pm.
Popular British sitcom ‘Bad Education’
is coming back. Starring very funny
comedian Jack Whitehall, a 10th anniversary
episode has been announced by
the BBC followed by the launch of a new
rebooted series. The special episode will
reunite useless teacher and big kid Alfie
Wickers (Whitehall) with his old students
one last time as they return to Abbey
MAY 25
8.30PM
FIVE BEDROOMS, 10
TONIGHT 7.30PM THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE, NINE
Grove for a joyfully chaotic careers day.
Meanwhile, ‘Bad Education’ the series
welcomes a brand-new intake of unruly
students to Abbey Grove as two former
classmates, world-class diva Stephen and
soon-to-be-family-man-with-responsibilities
Mitchell find themselves at the other
side of the desk as newly qualified – or
not – teachers.
One of the best jobs on TV is currently
up for grabs, with Channel Nine now
casting for new ‘Travel Guides’ critics.
To apply you must be a group of two to
four people, aged 18 or over, and be able
to travel between August and December
2022. To apply, visit go.mycastingnet.
com/Apply/Show/TravelGuidesS7.
10 have put out a casting call for singles
to appear on the next season of ‘First
Dates’. If you want to find love on TV or
perhaps score a free meal, you can apply
at firstdatescasting.com.au.
Great news for ‘Law & Order’ fans
with the OG series and ‘Law & Order: Organised
Crime’ renewed for new seasons.
‘Law & Order’ proceeds to season 22 while
the ‘Organised Crime’ spinoff will return
for its third season.
New film ‘Rise’, based on the true
story about three brothers who become
NBA champions will screen on Disney+,
on Friday, June 24. ‘Rise’ portrays the
lives of Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo
of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los
Angeles Laker Kostas Antetokounmpo.
The new season of ‘Cobra Kai’ will
drop on Netflix on September 9.
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Crossword
ACROSS
1. French heroine, ... of
Arc
4. Supplements to book
8. Volcanic matter
11. Zealous
13. Sir ... Newton
15. Range
17. Non-verbal yes
18. Strong thread
20. Is compelled (to)
21. Hopping parasites
24. Huge
27. Judo level
28. Aged photo tone
30. Brawl
31. Centre
33. Stunned state
34. Entice
35. Twitchy
36. Methods
39. Roman statesman,
Julius ...
42. Control stick
44. Singer, ... Collins
45. Adored
46. Drawing pin
48. Middle-distance
runner
49. Reflect light
50. Novel thought
52. Blossom part
54. Kitten’s call
55. Disfiguring marks
56. Pretentious (2-2-2)
57. Figure (out)
60. Jumper or vest
62. Rose prickles
65. Respect
67. Hot air appliance
69. Abrupt
70. Obtain by begging
72. Coffee’s rival
73. Computer accessory
(3-2)
75. Rendezvous
77. Cloth scrap
79. Lower forearm
81. Fah, ..., lah, te, doh
82. Warble
84. Electroshock weapon
85. Viscose fabric
86. Exchange
87. Facial treatment (3,4)
88. Verge
Last week’s solution
DOWN
1. Actor, ... Hartnett
2. Ascended
3. 40 winks
4. Axe-like cutter
5. More compressed
6. Prods with elbow
7. Attache
8. Established rule
9. Corrosive fluids
10. Prayer’s final word
12. Suit
14. Room beneath a roof
16. Covered (in)
19. Debonair
22. Wreath foliage
23. Unprincipled
25. Staggered
26. Lucky charm
29. Mentally ready, ... up
32. Droplets on grass
35. Excuses (from tax)
37. Skewwhiff
38. Divide into portions
40. Argentina’s Buenos ...
41. Rambles
42. Currency, ... tender
43. Stormed
44. Practises (trade)
47. Draped
51. Consensus
52. At once
53. Pantry
54. Impersonates
58. Ill, ... the weather
59. Swine enclosure
61. Just right
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Trivia Quiz
Test your knowledge about
1990s comedy Frasier in
our special trivia quiz this week.
1. Which radio station does
Frasier Crane work for?
2. How much per ounce do
Frasier and Niles initially
pay for Petyr’s Beluga caviar
in ‘Roe To Perdition’?
3. What does Cam Winston
put on the roof of the building
that upsets Frasier but
the condo board just loves?
4. Which Crane has been
married the most times?
5. What is the name of Frasier’s
apartment block?
6. How many seasons are
there of ‘Frasier’?
ANSWERS
1. KACL
2. $40
3. American flag
4. Niles
5. Elliott Bay
Towers
6. 11
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Spar North Parramatta, Cr Albert & Buller St, North Parramatta
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BP truckstop, 369 North Rocks Rd, North Rocks
North Rocks Shopping Centre, 328–336 North Rocks Rd, North Rocks
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NBC Sports Club, 166 Windsor Rd, Northmead
Northmead Shopping Village, 37 Windsor Rd, Northmead
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OLD TOONGABBIE
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PARRAMATTA
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Parramatta Library, 1/3 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta
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Silly Solly’s - Homemaker Prospect, 19 Stoddart Rd, Prospect
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Mint Fresh IGA, 9/4 Claudia Rd, Toongabbie
Portico Shopping Plaza, 17-19 Aurelia St, Toongabbie
Toongabbie Sports Club, 12 Station Rd, Toongabbie
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Wentworthville Library, 2 Lane St, Wentworthville
Wentworthville Newsagency, 43 Station St, Wentworthville
Wentworthville Shopping Village, 336 Great Western Hwy, Wentworthville
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Uniting Westmead, 1 Caroline St, Westmead
Westmead Coles, 29-33 Darcy Rd, Westmead
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MERRYLANDS WEST
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How To Please A Woman Last Seen Alive
1 hour, 47 minutes 1 hour, 35 minutes
parra news » Tuesday, May 24, 2022
A 50-something woman has a business
idea to launch an all-male housecleaning
service.
However, when her business grows
out of control, she must acknowledge
her own appetite if she is to make a new
life for herself.
Starring Sally Phillips, with Erik
Thomson, Alexander England, and Caroline
Brazier, ‘How To Please A Woman’
is filled with relatable, honest comedy
from refreshing female voices.
Renee Webster’s direction will take
viewers on a revealing journey into the
world of what women really want.
Now showing.
Will Spann (Gerard Butler),
is driving his soonto-be
ex-wife Lisa (Jaimie
Alexander) to her parent’s
home when she mysteriously
disappears without
a trace during a stop at a
gas station.
A frantic Will engages
the local police and Lisa’s
parents in a desperate attempt
to find her, but as
time passes and suspicion
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Tuesday, May 24 2022
Western Sydney clears the decks
NATHAN TAYLOR
Following yet another disappointing
season in which they fired a coach,
won six games, and finished 10th,
the Western Sydney Wanderers have farewelled
six players from this year’s roster
with more departures on the horizon.
Bernie Ibini will depart the club at the
end of his two-year deal, having featured
in 46 A-Leagues matches and scoring five
goals.
A proud leader in the western Sydney
community, Ibini played a significant role
for the club both on and off the field as a
proud ambassador for the region.
The Wanderers are also waving goodbye
to Dimi Petratos after his one-year loan
deal expired. Petratos returned to his
hometown club at the start of the 2021/22
season and made 23 A-Leagues appearances
and scored three goals during his
stint.
Foreign signings Tomer Hemed, Tomas
Mejias, Ziggy Gordon and Keijiro Ogawa
will all say farewell at the end of their
deals.
Goalkeeper Mejias made 13 appearances
for the Red & Black, while Japanese
Several Wanderers stars played their final games together earlier this month.
forward Ogawa’s loan deal comes to an
end after 26 matches and two goals.
This season’s Wanderers Golden Boot
winner Hemed departs the club after 20
appearances and six goals over his one
season.
Gordon’s two-year deal with the Wanderers
concludes with the Scottish defender
featuring in 28 A-Leagues matches during
his time in western Sydney.
“The Western Sydney Wanderers would
like to thank the six players for their
contributions during their time and wish
them all the best in their future,” the club
said in a statement.
“The club remains in contact with
several players coming off contract with
more announcements expected to be
made in the coming weeks.”
Meanwhile, the Wanderers will not
feature in this year’s Australia Cup after
being beaten by the Brisbane Roar 3-1.
Playing at Wanderers Football Park
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