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Community News Update
26 March 2024
Message from Mayor Lake
Ramadan Street Festival
Over the weekend, thousands of people flocked to
Auburn for Council’s annual Ramadan Street Festival.
This annual event provided an authentic outdoor
experience within Auburn’s main street, and showcased
the cultures and traditions of Ramadan including a call to
prayer and speeches from community leaders. It was a lovely opportunity
for our community to come together in unity and embrace Cumberland’s
diversity during this holy month.
Your Rates at Work
Alderson Park, Merrylands –
Playground upgrade
Works are currently underway at
Alderson Park, Merrylands where the
space is undergoing a playground
upgrade. As part of the project, new play Alderson Park, Merrylands
space facilities, a half-court basketball court, and outdoor gym equipment
will be installed. This project is expected to be completed by July 2024.
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
Community Grants Program
Nazira Sowaid, Chairperson Western Sydney Community Centre and Dr Abdurrahman Asaroglu,
President of Gallipoli Mosque at Ramadan Street Festival in Auburn
Youth Mental Health Community Consultation
Council recently held a Youth Mental Health community consultation session
with young people to gain their insights and input on key themes that were
identified at the 2023 Youth Mental Health Summit. Council is prioritising
access to youth mental health support services and programs and will continue
to work alongside young people, service providers and government bodies in
this space. For more information or for resources on youth mental health, visit
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/mental-health-youth
Applications are now open for the third
round of the Cumberland City Council
Community Grants Program. During this
round, advisory desk sessions and grant
writing workshops will be available to
those who need extra assistance.
Submissions close: Thursday 4 April
To apply for a grant or for more information, visit:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/community-grants-program
Nature Play Week
Council is hosting a FREE Australia Minibeasts experience for children aged
3-5 years and their caregivers, in partnership with Travelbugs Mobile Minibeasts.
Come along for this interactive hands-on session featuring stick insects, spiders,
millipedes and more.
Tuesday 2 April, from 10:30am to 11:30am
Wentworthville Community Centre
For more information or to book your spot, visit:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/event/australian-minibeasts-incursion
With Clr Colman, community groups, school students and Council staff at the Youth Mental Health
community consultation
Charles William Munnery OAM Memorial Service
I recently attended the late Charles William
Munnery OAM memorial service held by
the Merrylands RSL at the Merrylands RSL
Memorial Garden. Charles was Life Member
No 2 of the Merrylands RSL Club and was
President for 14 years from 1960-1974. He was
part of the Merrylands Football Club and a
member of the Merrylands sub-Branch from
1948 and Honorary Secretary from 1960-1961.
The service held on Sunday 17 March, would
have been Charles’ 100th Birthday. It was an
honour to be involved in this service and to
pay tribute to Charles’ life.
Charles William Munnery OAM
Memorial Garden
Happy Easter
On behalf of Cumberland Council, I would like to wish everyone a happy and
safe Easter. May this Easter be a time of hope and joy for you, your family and
friends. I’d also like to remind residents to please stay safe on the roads and take
your time while visiting family and friends.
Mayor Lisa Lake
8757 9856 | Lisa.Lake@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Easter Storytime Sessions
Council is holding Storytime sessions for children aged 3 to 5 years and their
carers. Sessions start at 11am, no bookings required.
Wednesday 27 March
Thursday 28 March
Greystanes Library
Lidcombe Library
Granville Library
Wentworthville Library
For more information, visit:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/easter-storytimes
Swim Centres Easter Trading Hours
Splash into the Easter Long Weekend! Council’s Swim Centres, including Ruth
Everuss Auburn Aquatic Centre, will be operating under the following hours:
• Good Friday (29th March): Closed
• Easter Saturday (30th March) - Easter Monday (1st April):
Normal public holiday trading hours
For the opening hours at each Swim Centre, visit:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/swimming-pools
Contact Cumberland 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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LOCAL NEWS
Headmaster angry at coverage Not a good look, says Councillor
ELLIE BUSBY
The King’s School headmaster has hit out against the recent coverage of all-boys private
schools.
ELLIE BUSBY
The headmaster of The King’s School
has slammed the media and Government
over recent coverage of boys’
private schools, saying stories of toxic
masculinity and elitism “distract” from
their contributions to society.
In the school’s journal Leader, the North
Parramatta Headmaster Tony George
penned a six-page essay calling out criticism
of single-sex private schools.
“Instead of acknowledging and celebrating
the significant achievement and contribution
of independent schools to society,
sections of Government and the press seem
intent on deriding independent boys’ schools
with any story they can concoct,” he said.
“Invariably referencing the kinds of clickbait
memes that tantalise memetic clichés,
such as toxic masculinity linked to stories
on single-sex schooling, or elitism linked to
stories on school fees and funding.”
George also believes it’s only single-sex
elite boys’ schools that have been exclusively
targeted by parts of the media.
“Government single-sex schools have
seemed to avoid criticism, as have single-sex
girls’ schools,” he said.
“However, the underlying agenda against
the strawman of white privileged males
has fuelled the creation of the term toxic
masculinity and the religious fervour it
subsequently generates.”
The article comes after an explosive
investigation by ‘Four Corners’ into the prestigious
all-boys Cranbrook School revealed
allegations of sexism.
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Graffiti and rubbish in Parramatta is
sending the wrong message to both
residents and visitors to the city,
according to a local Councillor.
Recent graffiti and left-behind rubbish
underneath the Bernie Banton Bridge in
Parramatta has left locals frustrated, with
Our Local Community (OLC) Parramatta
Councillor Henry Green saying something
has to be done to prevent the vandalism.
“People have complained about it, walking
over the bridge and looking at it, but it’s
mainly the children going to and from school
that I’m more worried about,” he told Parra
News.
“It’s not very good for anyone to have to look
at it.”
The Parramatta ward Councillor adds that
it also gives a bad first impression to those
who travel to the city to see events or watch
sports games.
“When the football is on or anything like
that at CommBank [Stadium], you’ve got
dozens of people walking past all this sort of
thing,” Green said.
“There’s quite a bit of [vandalism] along
there, also along the precinct walk there,
we’re getting a lot of needles.
“It’s not a good look for the Parramatta city.
They just throw their rubbish into the river
there – we’ve got to do something about it.”
Confirming Council officers have been
notified, City of Parramatta said it is unable
to clean up the graffiti under Bernie Banton
Bridge as it falls on private property.
“Council received a request to clean up
graffiti near the Bernie Banton Bridge on
Councillor Henry Green. Photo: Mel Jane.
March 20,” a City of Parramatta spokesperson
said.
“However, the graffiti identified is on
private property and staff are unable to enter
the premises to remove it.”
With the new and improved Parramatta
Police Station set to open sometime this year,
Green is hoping police officers operating
out of the heart of the city again will act as a
deterrent for future vandalism and littering
throughout the city.
“We need to get the police down there to
really clean it up,” he added.
“Once the police station goes in across the
road here, I think it will clear a lot of these
problems up.”
Do you think more needs to be done to
keep Parramatta clean? Let us know at
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Community Notice
25 SOUTH PARADE, AUBURN
Council invites you to have your say on the Planning Proposal for
25 South Parade, Auburn NSW 2144 (PP2022/0004). The Planning
Proposal seeks to amend the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan
(CLEP) 2021 to include additional permitted uses of a medical centre
and office premises, and a maximum building height of 11m.
The Merrylands Chamber is the
main Chamber operating across the
Cumberland LGA.
The Chamber represents predominantly
small and The Greater medium Cumberland sized businesses Chamber in the
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Submissions close: Wednesday 1 May 2024
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Editor’s Note
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Don’t become a statistic this Easter
It’s hard to believe the Easter long weekend
is upon us. It feels like just yesterday we were
unwrapping Christmas presents and celebrating
the start of the new year.
Time goes as slow or as fast as it always has
but it certainly feels like the days and weeks
are just flying by at the moment. It’s quite the
cycle we find ourselves in.
The long weekend is of course a time for relaxation
and in many cases, getting away.
It can also be a time for tragedy.
Everyone from NSW Police to Royal Life Saving
has been putting out warnings this week as
they try to ensure this is not the last Easter for
a father, a mum, or a child.
Life is so fragile yet we seem to forget this
when we’re out of our comfort zone, and that’s
why so many accidents take place in holiday
hot spots over times like this.
Please, if you are heading away this weekend,
be safe behind the wheel and careful in
the water.
Don’t become a headline, and make your
way home safe. Happy Easter.
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Stop the world, I want to get off
Ever get the feeling that it’s time to just stop?
It hit me over the weekend. A realisation that
life is hurtling by frighteningly fast, even if
we’re unsure of the direction it’s going.
That each of us are like boats in an ocean,
bobbing about and buffeted by winds. Sometimes
the current is stronger than us, however
much we try to resist. Maybe sometimes, it’s
better to just close our eyes and let things be.
Imperceptibly, the seasons change. Summer
slides into autumn. The sun is still here but
losing its sting. And sapping heat and humidity
in Parramatta is being replaced by the need
for a light jumper or shawl when out at night.
Possibly even socks at bedtime.
For those who want to know, the cockroaches
in our apartment block are still there. However,
they’re less manic and audacious, and
showing signs of wanting to hibernate themselves.
It was an uncomfortable few months, where
it felt almost too exhausting to do anything
much. Almost everyone I know in our area was
struggling to get decent sleep, particularly if
your house or unit lacked functioning air-conditioning
(or you couldn’t afford to keep it on).
Just in the last week that has changed as our
clock readjusts.
Hibernation brings comfort for people, too.
The thought of getting out in the backyard
among the plants, clearing out the garage,
focusing on odd jobs from sewing projects to
sorting through old papers in the filing cabinet.
Adding to the sense of a change of pace, it is
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a special time for people of faith, with commonalities
between our city’s various religious
communities. The sacrifices of Ramadan and
Lent, followed by the joy of the feast. Palm
Sunday services this past weekend, followed
by a comprehensive Easter schedule starting
with Holy Thursday where Christians gather
for the traditional washing of the feet.
While I am only an intermittent churchgoer
today, as a child sitting in the pews during the
Good Friday service, which inevitably lasted
hours, I always used to feel sombre. As if this
was the first occasion each year where you
were forced to confront life’s deeper meaning.
The reason why we are here, and if there is a
deeper purpose and a plan.
Decades later, there are still no definitive answers
to those questions.
However, for me, as for many, the search
continues. Again, it’s one of the few times
when life comes to a pause and we check back
in.
From last week’s barbaric terror attacks in
Moscow to the ongoing carnage in Gaza, the
notion of humanity as flawed and fallen is not
hard to ascribe to when we see the world today.
Closer to home, the murders of Jesse Baird
and Luke Davies – in tragic counterpoint to
the generous and much admired lives they led
– have also provided stark reminders of the
ongoing scourge of domestic violence.
The need to stop – to turn the TV off – and
to reconnect with our better spirits as human
beings, has come to me most vividly when observing
the media frenzy over the supposed
disappearance of Kate Middleton, the Princess
of Wales.
Not being a Royal watcher, this one snuck up
on me late.
As far as I could tell, it was something about
her being missing from the public eye for several
months – then admitting to editing a photograph
of her kids.
The swirl of conspiracy theories was ridiculous.
“A princess who had gone missing. It was
intriguing and low stakes. She’d had a Brazilian
butt lift. She was growing out her bangs.
William was having an affair,” wrote SMH columnist
Kerry Sackville at the weekend.
“I jumped on the Katespiracy bandwagon.
Now I’m flooded with shame.”
The news that Kate is being treated for cancer
at age 42, has I think, shocked the world. Her
dignified disclosure of her condition, while
sitting on a bench, provided the most simple,
heartfelt and heartbreaking message we have
seen from a public figure in years.
It’s a reminder that even the most famous
people are not sport for whatever lurid fantasy
we can think of to entertain ourselves. They
are people, too.
The coarseness of our celebrity culture is
shocking and it has to stop. But you can’t
blame the messenger when we are the ones
clicking on the links.
My best wishes to readers for a happy,
relaxing and restorative Easter holiday
weekend.
For more local news and sport,
visit us online at
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LOCAL NEWS
New plan for 368 apartments
An artist’s impression of the proposed Melrose Park development.
ELLIE BUSBY
A
total of 368 new residential units
has been proposed for Melrose
Park, with the multi-million dollar
plans recently lodged by developer Sekisui
House Australia.
The plans, which are to be determined by
the Sydney Central Planning Panel, would
deliver two 10-storey, two eight-storey and
two six-storey residential buildings to the
local area, if given the green light.
The apartments would be divided into 86
one-bedroom, 252 two-bedroom and 30
three-bedroom units along 38-42 and 84
Wharf Road, Melrose Park.
The development plans to provide three
levels of basement with a total of 499 parking
spaces.
A total of 3,361sqm of open space has also
been proposed, including ground floor
central courtyards, the level six rooftop
courtyard spaces and the level 8 rooftop
spaces.
The Statement of Environmental Effects
(SEE) said the development would not
have any adverse environmental, social or
economic impacts on the surrounding area.
“The proposal contains design elements
that seek to reduce potential visual, privacy
and acoustic impacts and promote a high
standard of residential amenity,” the document
said.
“It is considered that the proposed development
produces an appropriate outcome
on a site that will provide a high level of
residential amenity for future residents and
will not adversely impact upon residential
amenity currently enjoyed by adjoining
properties.
“The proposal represents an appropriate
use of well-located land that will contribute
towards providing valuable housing opportunities.”
Covering a total area of 10,097sqm, the site,
known as ‘Lot F’, falls within the Melrose
Park North Precinct.
Described as an “important renewal
precinct located east of the Parramatta
CBD,” the project is expected to
provide around 5,500 dwellings, a town
centre, school and open spaces once
complete.
“The Melrose Park precinct is on the eastern
edge of the City of Parramatta Council
Local Government Area (LGA) and is in the
process of transforming from an industrial
area to one that will provide for mixed
use development including high density
residential, open space, retail/commercial
uses, and a new school,” the document said.
“The project will deliver significant public
benefit for future residents within a highly
accessible location.”
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26 MARCH 2024
YOUR CITY NEWS
PARRAMATTA LIGHT RAIL TESTING IN OUR CBD
Lord Mayor Cr Pierre Esber with Parramatta State
MP and NSW Transport Minister.
The Parramatta Light Rail project has reached
a significant milestone, with testing of trams
rolling through our CBD ahead of services
beginning later this year.
Parramatta locals and visitors can look
forward to seeing more tram trials through
the city, during the day and night, with
more than 2,000 hours of testing to be
completed before it’s given the green light
to take passengers.
When the light rail is in service, more than
16,000 people are expected to use the
Church Street stop each day to connect
to more than 60 local eateries, shops,
and businesses.
I can’t wait to get on a tram and experience
it for myself! Make sure to be alert for trams
when walking, riding, or driving near the light
rail and to follow signs and traffic directions.
For more information, visit
parramattalightrail.nsw.gov.au
For information on how to stay safe around
the Parramatta Light Rail during testing,
visit parramattalightrail.nsw.gov.au/safety
Cr Pierre Esber
Lord Mayor
City of Parramatta
FREE OUTDOOR CINEMA SERIES
Join us for a FREE outdoor movie event
at your local park after event during the
April school holidays!
Enjoy family-friendly activities, live music,
kids workshops, food and a free movie
screening from 12–16 April on Fridays
and Saturdays from 4pm to 9pm.
Bring the family for a night under the
stars, movies start from sundown. Don’t
forget your picnic blanket!
Scan the QR code for more information.
ALFRED STREET
PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLIST
UPGRADE
Works on Alfred Street Pedestrian and
Cyclist Upgrade Stage 2A will begin
this week.
Once complete, the upgrade will connect
our pedestrian and cyclist network south
of Alfred Street Bridge and increase
active transport in Parramatta.
Scan QR code for details.
OUR PARKING METERS
ARE GOING CASHLESS
From Monday 1 April, all parking meters
in the Parramatta CBD will become
cashless.
Machines on George, Grose, Hunter,
Phillip and Sorrell Streets will be
converted to cashless parking meters.
All machines will accept payment via
the EasyPark app or VISA, Mastercard
and AMEX.
For further information, scan the QR
code provided.
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LOCAL NEWS
Community icon passes away
ELLIE BUSBY
CBD parking meters go cashless
ELLIE BUSBY
The Cumberland community has paid
tribute to local legend Kevin Horne,
who passed away earlier this month
at 93-years-old.
Born on September 21 on 1930, Horne
trained to become a mechanical engineer
at TAFE before spending his career working
with the Department of Public Works.
Horne moved to Wentworthville after he
married his wife Yvonne, where they raised
their two sons and lived for 65 years.
In his youth he played for the Parramatta
Rugby Club, before later becoming the President
of the Wenty Rugby Club.
After his retirement, Horne dedicated his
life to volunteering in the Wentworthville
community.
At its latest meeting, Cumberland Council
held a minute’s silence in honour of Horne
and his contributions to the local community.
“Kevin loved helping people and the social
interaction that went along with that. He
was the embodiment of community spirit,”
Mayor Lisa Lake said.
“He was awarded Holroyd Citizen of the
Year in 2013 and again in 2015. In 1990 he
received the highest award from the Public
Service Association – the PSA of NSW Gold
Medal.”
Lake added that Horne helped many young
people by acting as a support person for
juveniles in custody when their parents were
not present.
“He supported, guided and advised them
as if they were his own children,” she said.
“He regularly attended police stations late
Kevin Horne has been remembered as the
“embodiment of community spirit”.
at night, or early in the morning, without
complaint and was always happy to lend a
hand.”
Horne was also a founding member of the
Wentworthville Community Garden and the
Wentworthville Computer Pals for Seniors,
and he established a local Neighbourhood
Watch Committee.
Councillor Suman Saha recalled meeting
Horne for the first time at the Wentworthville
Community Garden.
“He always welcomed people with the
biggest smile on his face,” he said.
“Rest in peace Kevin.”
Horne’s funeral will be held on Friday, April
5.
Workers, students and visitors who
drive to the Parramatta CBD will
no longer have to look for loose
change when parking, with on-street parking
meters set to be cashless from Monday,
April 1.
Across the CBD, 23 machines at locations
on George, Grose, Hunter, Phillip and
Sorrell Streets will be converted to cashless
machines. Once complete, all 224 parking
meters in the CBD will be converted to cashless.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Pierre
Esber said these changes will make parking
services more efficient and easier for people
visiting the CBD.
“We know that more people are choosing
to tap and go for more payments since we
started shifting our parking meters over to
cashless two years ago,” Esber said.
“In the past 12 months, about 94 per cent
of parking meter payments were made via
mobile or card.
“Removing coin payments makes sense,
we know how frustrating it is when parking
meters get jammed so this will reduce
parking meter faults and create an easier
experience when parking in the CBD.”
All cashless parking meters will accept
payment via the EasyPark app or Visa,
Mastercard and AMEX.
To find out more, visit www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/living/parking-and-transport/car-parks.
Do you think going cashless is the right
move? Let us know at news@parranews.
com.au.
A Parramatta parking meter.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Planning Proposal, Draft Planning Agreement and Draft Site-Specific
Development Control Plan for 263–281 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford
(previously known as 263–273 Pennant Hills Road and 18 Shirley Street,
Carlingford)
City of Parramatta Council is exhibiting
amendments to the Parramatta Local
Environmental Plan (LEP) 2023 with a draft
Planning Agreement and a draft Site-Specific
Development Control Plan (DCP) for the site
at 263–281 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford
(previously known as 263–273 Pennant Hills
Road and 18 Shirley Street, Carlingford).
Key aspects of the proposal include:
• The Planning Proposal which seeks to
allow an increase of 197 residential units,
a 600sqm increase in retail floor space
and a new central park by reconfiguring
existing zoning, amending height and
floor space ratio controls and an increase
in permissible retail floor space.
• A Draft Planning Agreement which includes
dedication of a community hub (library
and community centre) and public open
space and also a monetary contribution
which Council plans to allocate toward
the fitout of the community hub.
• A Draft DCP to guide future development
for the site by introducing site-specific
objectives and controls.
The proposal will be publicly exhibited
until Wednesday 24 April 2024 and can be
viewed at:
• Online: participate.cityofparramatta.
nsw.gov.au/263-281-pennant-hills-road
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
• In person: Council’s Customer Service
Centre, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square,
Parramatta
• Council Reception:
126 Church Street, Parramatta
• Carlingford Library:
Lloyds Avenue, Carlingford
Written submissions on the proposal can
be made during the exhibition period. Any
submissions received may be made publicly
available and may include the names(s),
addresses and contact details provided.
All submissions are to be received by 5pm
on Wednesday 24 April 2024.
Submissions can be made via:
• Email:
council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Attn: Rafael Morrissey and Carmel O’Connor
(Subject: Planning Proposal ‘RZ/5/2023’)
• Post: Attn: Rafael Morrissey, Senior Project
Officer – Major Projects & Precincts
City of Parramatta Council, PO Box 32
Parramatta NSW 2124
(Subject: Planning Proposal
‘RZ/5/2023’)
• Online: participate.
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov. au/
263-281-pennant-hills-road
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18 MAY
2024
Rosehill debate rolls on
According to one councillor from
Parramatta Council, the proposed sale of
land on which Rosehill Gardens racecourse
sits, is a private and commercial matter
between the ATC and State Government,
and Council’s role is not to consult the
community on the matter.
If this is the case, why was any motion put
and debated at last Monday night’s Council
meeting, with those against a proposal to
heritage list Rosehill Gardens particularly
vocal in their opposition and condemnation
of the motion, presenting an (un)official
Council position on the matter that has been
reported in the media?
I was astounded that Council abrogates
to itself the right to make a decision by
simple vote on a motion that carries major
implications for our community, without
there having been neither public discussion,
nor expression of wish, nor even notification
that such a far reaching motion was to be
put. I reside in the Parramatta ward and I
am also a member of the ATC. I was formerly
a member of the Sydney Turf Club and have
an interest in the future of our racecourse.
As a member of the former STC, I was
opposed to the takeover of the club by the
Randwick based AJC. Along with a majority
of members I voted that this takeover
proposal be rejected. It is now history that
the members’ wishes were overridden by
our directors and the club was disbanded
and the ATC created. We feared at the time
that this was just a first step to moving all
racing to Randwick. We now feel that our
fears have been vindicated.
The loss of Rosehill racecourse would
be another slap in the face for western
Sydney residents. Rosehill racecourse is an
entertainment facility, an employer, a recreational
space for a large number of regular
western Sydney racegoers. It provides
an opportunity for our youth to enjoy an
elevated social experience, available within
our own backyard so to speak. I can’t see
that a possible racecourse somewhere
south of the magic faraway tree is any sort of
equivalent substitute.
As one who grew up in Blacktown and who
has lived at the same address in Northmead
for over 40 years, I have spent the bulk of my
teaching career in western Sydney. I am now
retired, but I am passionate about the region
and its young people. Here in the Parramatta
ward we have already suffered from high
rise developments all around us and have
accepted the expansion of duplex development
where family homes once stood on
green blocks. We have done enough.
GEORGE ZIVKOVIC, NORTHMEAD
Stadium memories live on
It was very interesting to read last week
about the 25th anniversary of the Olympic
Stadium (Parra News March 19).
I was among the crowd at the 1999 Grand
Final, then saw Cathy Freeman’s incredible
run at the Olympics.
Visits since then have been few and far
between but it is wonderful that Sydney has
this legacy venue from the Olympic Games.
Brisbane, take note!
GARY REDMOND,
PARRAMATTA
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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
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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
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Tuesdays, 5, 12 & 19 March & Wednesday 27 March at The Epping Club. 10am or 1pm (2-hour duration).
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stronger. It’s not the biggest crime in the world, but players need to show respect for
broadcasters and the wider audience.
Well done to everyone involved in recent NSW Seniors Festival events. It was great
to see so many local seniors taking part in events not only here in Parramatta, but
across Sydney including at the traditional concerts in the city. We should always
respect and celebrate our seniors.
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LOCAL NEWS
Stop it or cop it
this long weekend
Egg-cellent Easter
There’s plenty on offer for a cracking good Easter weekend
ELLIE BUSBY
Police will be out in force this long weekend.
With thousands of Australians
expected to hit the road for a getaway
this weekend, NSW Police are
reminding drivers to follow the road rules or
risk copping double demerit points.
Starting from Thursday, March 28, and
running until Monday, April 1, Police will be
out in force patrolling the roads.
The double demerit period will see points
apply for all speeding offences, as well as illegal
use of mobile phones, not wearing a seat
belt and riding without a motorcycle helmet.
Double demerit points will also apply to
motorists detected breaching the speed
limits and illegally using mobile phones in
school zones. Police will also be targeting
double-parking or stopping and/or parking in
designated no stopping or no parking areas.
The long-awaited Easter long weekend
has finally arrived – with plenty of
egg-cellent ways to celebrate right
here in Parramatta.
You don’t need to leave western Sydney to
start the public holiday off with a bang, with
events like ‘Alice in Easterland’ right on your
doorstep.
Held in the Rumsey Rose Garden at
Parramatta on Monday, April 1, children
from the age of four will be able to enjoy
celebrations with a theatrical twist on the
beloved children’s classic, ‘Alice in Wonderland’.
The event is set to feature Easter bonnet
decorating, a chocolate treat and a small
parade, with parents encouraged to register
their child online before attending.
Of course, it wouldn’t be Easter without the
annual Sydney Royal Easter Show returning
to Sydney Olympic Park.
Along with show’s usual selection of rides,
competitions and food stalls, this year will
see the royal egg hunt join the line-up.
Running for the duration of the show, the
Easter hunt will be located on the corner of
the Grand Parade and Olympic Boulevard
and run from 9am to 9.30pm.
“This is something I’ve wanted to bring to
the Royal Easter Show for years, so it’s very
The Sydney Royal Easter Show will run until next Tuesday at Sydney Olympic Park.
exciting to finally be doing it,” said creator
Lauren Short, who is the fifth generation of
her family to help bring the magic of Easter
to the show.
“It’s going to be a beautiful setting and will
give kids the excitement of collecting squishy
Easter eggs that they can then trade for sweet
treats as they leave the maze.”
The Sydney Royal Easter Show will run
until Tuesday, April 2.
Club Parramatta will also be getting into
the Easter spirit over the long weekend.
Plenty of Easter dining specials will be
available for lunch and dinner, including
the Easter peppermint crisp cocktail, with
children able to get their hands on free kids
activity bags on Easter Saturday and Sunday
while stocks last.
Over at Westfield Parramatta, the Easter
Bunny itself will be making a very special
appearance on Saturday, March 30 from
10am to 4pm, and will be handing out plenty
of chocolates to shoppers.
Five free craft sessions will also be held on
the same day at the shopping centre, from
11am to 3pm, and will run for 30 minutes.
The Albion Hotel also has Parramatta
locals covered from March 28 to April 1, with
parties, live music and even an egg hunt for
the little ones on Easter Sunday.
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12 parra news » Tuesday, March 26, 2024

now and features freshly grilled pastureraised
skirt steak, marinated in authentic
Mexican herbs and spices, grilled to
perfection, then cut into thin strips and
added to a famous Mad Mex burrito or
bowl.
alive. Community sporting teams across
Australia are invited to enter into the running
and demonstrate why their team is deserving
of the grant in a video submission. “This
initiative aims to recognise the underdogs
and the underfunded on the reserve bench,
in their consistent pursuit to keep their club,
and community spirit alive,” said Fowler.
“I resonate with their fighting community
spirit, as it spurred my love for soccer 14 years
ago in my hometown in Cairns. Without it, I
simply wouldn’t be where I am today, playing
professionally and for my national team.”
Visit www.reservegradeheroes.com. au for
more information and to enter a team.
Δ VB goes low carb: With low-carb beer
increasingly popular, VB Low Carb has hit the
shelves this week (pictured above). It is a full
flavoured, full strength and thirst-quenching
drop brewed for the harsh Australian climate.
But, with 33 per cent less carbs than regular
VB, it’s for beer lovers with a hard-earned
thirst and a desire to cut some carbs. Will you
be giving it a try?
Δ New distillery for the Hills: Hills Distilling
Co., the Hills District’s first locally owned
distillery, has opened in Rouse Hill and is
producing handcrafted premium spirits – gin,
vodka and Australian white malt – using the
finest homegrown local ingredients. Managed
by Momento Hospitality, Hills Distilling Co. is
a leading Sydney hospitality group born from
a Baulkham Hill’s bottle shop in 1976. The
distillery is focused on cultivating a culture
of pride and passion, nurturing local talent
and championing the artisans who call these
hills home. The team at Hills Distilling Co.
are committed to crafting the very best spirits
and sharing their expert knowledge.
Δ Upgrade your burrito: Fancy a premium
steak on your next burrito? Well, you can now
wrap your hands around the delicious new
Mexican dish, Carne Asada, from Mad Mex
for under $15. The new menu item is available
Δ Rivareno hot cross buns: Rivareno
Gelato’s gelato-filled Not Cross Buns
(pictured above) are back again for another
year! Available until April 1 at the Parramatta
Square gelato store, the limited-edition treat
combines a warm bun from Sonoma with a
creamy, decadent layer of Rivareno’s gelato.
Δ Know a deserving underdog? Soccer
legend Mary Fowler (pictured right) is backing
community sport underdogs, in a new
partnership with Uber to sponsor Australia’s
most deserving reserve grade team. Uber is
kicking off the pursuit for the most worthy
reserve team to be awarded $50,000 for their
relentless work to keep their sporting team
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TURNING BACK TIME
This amazing black and
white photograph shows a
crowd of people standing
around a bus and a tram on
a street in Parramatta, the
exact date it was taken is
unknown.
Although it’s taken over
80 years for a tram to
travel through Parramatta
since, locals can expect to
see even more journeys
through the streets of
the city as testing for the
Parramatta Light Rail
ramps ahead of its opening
later this year.
(Photo courtesy of City of
Parramatta)
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14 parra news » Tuesday, March 26, 2024

HOROSCOPES
Relax & Unwind
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
PISCES
FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
ARIES
MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
With the Lunar Eclipse activating your
wanderlust zone, many restless Aquarians
will feel cooped up, housebound
and a bit stir-crazy. So pull on your
travelling shoes and escape on an Easter
getaway or plan an adventurous trip for
some time soon. On the weekend you’ll
communicate your innovative ideas with
extra pizazz, as you dream big dreams,
talk about progressive philosophies, and
make connections with influential folk
from foreign shores.
The pre-Easter Lunar Eclipse highlights
a close relationship, shared
finances or a joint venture. Secrets and
issues of loyalty could also be placed
under the microscope, as you discover
whether your trust in someone has been
well placed. And prepare for a burst of
Piscean creativity and energy as Venus,
Mars, Saturn and Neptune activate your
sign. Lucky opportunities could magically
manifest, especially within your
local community or via social media.
Monday’s pre-Easter Lunar Eclipse
lights up your partnership zone. So this
week, focus maximum attention on the
special loved ones in your life. It’s also
time to get the balance right between
invigorating independence and cosy
togetherness. Your motto for the moment
is from Aries writer and activist Maya
Angelou, “I’ve learned that people will
forget what you said, people will forget
what you did, but people will never forget
how you made them feel.”
TAURUS
APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
GEMINI
MAY 22 TO JUNE 21
CANCER
JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
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MADELINE MOORE
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Are you stuck in a Taurean rut? Have
you been too stubborn to embrace
change? This week’s Lunar Eclipse
shakes up your daily routine zone. Plus
adventurous Jupiter and innovative
Uranus also inject fresh energy and
enthusiasm into your day-to-day life.
So use it as an opportunity to open your
mind and expand your world. The Easter
weekend favours social get-togethers
with your extended peer group as you
eat, drink, dance, enjoy and explore.
With four planets powering through
your work zone, a professional matter
or a volunteer project is taking up most
of your precious time at the moment. If
it’s too much to handle on your own, then
don’t hesitate to ask for assistance from
your peer group. Don’t battle on alone …
others are happy to pitch in and help. As
Ringo Starr sings, “I get by with a little
help from my friends.” The weekend
is wonderful for relaxing, unwinding,
drifting and dreaming.
Crabs are the natural nurturers of the
zodiac but looking after loved ones won’t
be easy, as you juggle your busy personal
and professional lives. Monday’s Lunar
Eclipse falls in your domestic zone, so
it’s a good week to clean and de-clutter
your living space, then you can enjoy
entertaining family and/or friends on
the Easter weekend. Some lucky Crabs
will travel somewhere special or unexpected
– to a destination with good food
and a cosy, homey atmosphere.
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 Lunar Eclipse fires up your tempestuous
nature, so you’ll feel amped up
and ready to perform as you overdo just
about everything! But don’t let overconfidence
(and over-exuberance) trip you
up. Your head’s full of ambitious dreams
and fabulous schemes, but they’ll only
work if you can persuade other people
to contribute to Team Leo. You’ll find
creative collaboration (especially at
work) will take you a lot further than
functioning as a solo operator.
With four planets dashing through
your partnership zone, the more diplomatic,
caring and compassionate you
are, the better your personal and professional
relationships will be. Monday’s
pre-Easter Lunar Eclipse stimulates your
self-esteem and money zone. So – if you
want to do well financially – spending
sprees are out, and serious saving is in!
It’s also an appropriate time to reflect on
your personal values and reassess your
current priorities.
The pre-Easter Lunar Eclipse is in
your sign so do your best to be fair and
balanced, as you appreciate differing
viewpoints. But is your love life stuck
on autopilot? It’s time to blast away the
cobwebs and look at things from a fresh
angle. Single Libra – are you fed up with
dating disasters? Steer clear of flirtatious
charmers with frivolous values and
dubious motives. Attached Libra – love,
adventure and experimentation are a
super romantic mix.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
Monday’s Lunar Eclipse favours meditation,
contemplation, relaxation and
investigation as you solve a problem or
get to the bottom of a perplexing mystery.
However, if you stubbornly hang onto
the past and resist change, you’re in for
a rocky ride. You need to be more flexible
and adapt to constantly changing
circumstances. Heed the wise words of
Scorpio actor and social commentator
Will Rogers, “Chaotic action is preferable
to orderly inaction.”
The Sun and Mercury are transiting
through your leisure and pleasure
zone, so it’s time to plan a party, book a
massage, attend a concert, see an exhibition,
or organise a night at the movies.
Plus the Lunar Eclipse activates your
hopes and wishes zone. So smart Sagittarians
will start dreaming and planning
a bigger and better life now! Your quote
is from this week’s birthday great, entertainer
Elton John, “I’ve always been, and
still am, a dreamer.”
Do your best to be sensitive to the needs
of others. The pre-Easter Lunar Eclipse
stirs up relationship insecurities (especially
at home and work) and you may
have to handle someone with kid gloves!
Keep your Capricorn cool, as you participate
in some difficult conversations and
then deftly steer the subject matter onto
safer ground. Short trips, education,
friendships, creative projects, and local
community connections are particularly
favoured.
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Relax & Unwind
DESTINATION
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SO MUCH TO DISCOVER
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Despite it being in a different state
entirely, getting to Canberra from
western Sydney can sometimes be
quicker than a trip to the city, making it the
perfect destination for a weekend away.
Earlier this month, I headed down to
Canberra for a two-night stay at Crowne Plaza
Canberra.
Located right in the middle of Canberra’s
CBD, Crowne Plaza Canberra offers the
perfect blend of luxury and affordability.
Upon entering the hotel, you are immediately
greeted with an open and impressive
reception area and 24-hour Business Centre
– complete with premium facilities including
computers with Internet access, printer, fax
and photocopier – that perfectly encapsulate
the feel of the rest of its amenities.
Whether you’re visiting for business or
leisure, Crowne Plaza Canberra well and truly
has it all, with everything from meeting and
event spaces to an outdoor pool and fitness
facilities.
This is also reflected in their rooms, with
ours consisting of all the necessary conveniences
to make your stay as comfortable as
possible, in addition to a sizeable desk just in
case you’re working on the go, meaning you
have no need to leave the hotel.
Thankfully for me, this wasn’t the case,
providing the perfect opportunity to go out
and explore.
Of course, we’ve all heard what they say
about Canberra – it’s boring! But, if you dig a
little deeper, you’ll find that there are plenty
of things to see and do.
As far as tourist attractions go, things like
Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial
and Questacon are necessities in a trip to
Canberra. There are also plenty of art galleries
and museums to visit, including the National
Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery,
and National Library of Australia.
Currently, Crowne Plaza Canberra is offering
a Discovering Ancient Egypt Package,
which includes complimentary tickets to the
must-see ‘Discovering Ancient Egypt’ exhibition
at The National Museum of Australia. So,
we had to head down and check it out.
Just a five-minute drive from the hotel, The
National Museum of Australia is home to a
number of exhibitions which bring to life the
rich and diverse stories of Australia, including
‘Great Southern Land’ and ‘First Australians’.
“IF YOU DIG A LITTLE
DEEPER, YOU’LL FIND
THAT THERE ARE PLENTY
OF THINGS TO SEE AND DO”
These exhibitions are all very well done,
utilising interactive elements, galleries and
animations to keep visitors engaged from
start to finish.
Though the newest addition, ‘Discovering
Ancient Egypt’, is contrasting in subject
matter, the style is no different.
The exhibition features objects from the
remarkable collection of the Dutch National
Museum of Antiquities, including ornate
sculptures, rare Book of the Dead scrolls,
exquisite jewellery, and 10 coffins.
Though it isn’t something I’d recommend
taking young children to, given the gravitas
of some of the pieces, I found ‘Discovering
Ancient Egypt’ to provide great insight into
into the everyday life and culture of the
ancient Egyptians.
Crown Plaza Canberra’s location means it’s
also central to plenty of other amenities and
attractions, including the National Zoo and
Aquarium.
Located just outside the city in Yarralumla,
the National Zoo and Aquarium is set on 19
hectares, and is Australia’s only combined
Zoo and Aquarium.
As someone who goes to the zoo or aquarium
just about everywhere I visit, I can well
and truly say that this is one of the best.
Though the aquarium is on the smaller side,
the zoo itself is beautiful and incredibly well
laid out, guaranteeing an
enjoyable few hours.
16 parra news » Tuesday, March 26, 2024

TRAVEL
DURING A WEEKEND IN CANBERRA
As far as food goes, there are also plenty of
great options nearby.
For craft beer fans, or anyone who just wants
a good feed, I can’t recommend BentSpoke
Brewing Co. more. We went here for dinner
one night, and left with full bellies, and a few
six packs.
But, we couldn’t head back to the hotel
without stopping off at Messina, which is
apparently the place to be in Canberra on a
Saturday night, with the line extending out
the door and onto the footpath.
“REDSALT IS CONVENIENT,
REASONABLY PRICED,
AND THE CASARECCE
IS TO DIE FOR”
If you do want a night in, however, I
highly recommend dining at Crowne Plaza
Canberra’s signature Redsalt Restaurant.
It’s convenient, reasonably priced, and the
casarecce is to die for. This is also where you’ll
find a stellar buffet breakfast in the morning,
complete with plenty of delicious hot and cold
options, and a cook to order station if you’re
feeling fancy.
Though Canberra isn’t everyone’s dream
holiday destination, take this as your sign
to give it another go, with Crowne Plaza
Canberra the perfect home base.
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IN THE MIRROR with Cassidy Pearce
One pale girl’s advice: The best
make-up tips and tricks!
If you’re someone who’s struggled
to locate a foundation shade light
enough for you in stores, finds your
skin turns increasingly more orange
over the course of the day, or buys
trending products just to find out they
don’t suit you at all – join the club!
Though makeup is for everybody, and
the beauty of it is that you’re able to
experiment to your heart’s desire, it’s no
secret that products just don’t look the
same on fair skin as they do on those
who fall into the light-medium category.
If you’ve been struggling to build a kit,
or to create a makeup look which you
feel highlights your natural skin tone
rather than hiding it, here are my top
tips – from one pale girl to another.
Incorporate SPF where you can
Whether you’re heading out for a day
outside, or just having the sun on you in
the car, it’s important to remember that
UV rays are your enemy.
For anyone, but particularly those
with fairer skin, it’s so important to
incorporate SPF into your makeup
routine, whether that’s by using
sunscreen before foundation, mixing it
in, or using products that include it for
you.
Match your base products as best as
possible
With so few fair foundation options
available to purchase in stores, especially
on the more affordable end of the
spectrum, I completely understand the
urge to go a shade deeper. However,
finding a foundation that matches
perfectly to both your skin tone and
undertone truly changes the game.
Some of my personal favourites
include the tarte Shape Tape Cloud
Foundation in ‘12N Fair Neutral’, and
the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte
Longwear Foundation in ‘120 – Light
with neutral undertones’.
The same goes for powders – aim for
something truly colourless like the
RCMA No Colour Powder, or something
which comes in plenty of shades so you
can find the one that matches you best,
like the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant
Retouch Setting Powder.
Use a light hand
Though on fair skin you can make
almost any colour work, it’s important
to think twice before going straight in
with blush or bronzer, especially when
there are so many hyper-pigmented
products going around at the moment!
To sheer out a product and make sure
you’re not stuck looking like a clown,
use a less densely packed brush to
apply, or disperse the product on the
back of your hand first before building
it up on the face.
Brown is the new black
Though I do love a big lash or black
eyeliner look, I will admit that it can
look a little harsh on me for day to day.
If you feel the same way, opt for a
brown mascara and eyeliner for a softer
look that still emphasises your eye
shape.
Try before you buy
If you have pale skin, not every trending
product on TikTok is going to suit
you – and that’s okay!
If there is something you’ve been
dying to purchase, head instore first
to get a tester if you can, and leave it
on your skin long enough to see if the
colour shifts through the day.
If you decide that it won’t work for
you, you can then see if there’s a lighter
shade that does, saving you time and
disappointment.
BREKKY
WITH
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AFTERNOONS
WITH
MADELEINE
DRIVE
WITH
BONDI
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ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIES, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND MORE – PARRAMATTA’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
NEW
AUSSIE
MUSICAL
CASSIDY PEARCE
Though truly Australian musicals
like ‘Muriel’s Wedding’, ‘Priscilla’
and ‘The Sapphires’ are few and
far between, a new production is
about to be added to the list, and
it’s heading to Sydney Coliseum.
Claire Warrilow grew up singing and dancing,
training at the Victorian College of the
Arts before transitioning away from theatre to
do voiceover work and audio books, among
other things.
But, when she heard about ‘The Sunshine
Club’, Warrilow said she immediately felt
drawn back, inspired to tell a story of overcoming
adversity.
“I think as a young person, we see a lot of the
change come through Australian society; rapid
changes for the better in terms of how we
treat our First Nations people, and inclusion
and things like that,” she said.
“To be taken to a time not so long ago, the
late 1940s, and to learn about that recent history
and the returning soldiers, how differently
the white soldiers coming back from the war
were treated compared to the black soldiers.”
Set in 1946, ‘The Sunshine Club’ tells the
story of Frank Doyle, an Aboriginal serviceman
who comes home from World War II and
starts The Sunshine Club in hopes of creating
a place where people can dance together –
and where he can sweep Warrilow’s character
Rose off her feet.
‘The Sunshine Club’ is written and directed
by proud Noonuccal Nuugi man Wesley Enoch,
and features 28 songs composed by the
esteemed John Rodgers, all to be sung in an
Australian accent – a fun point of difference
for Warrilow in returning to the field.
“Most musicals are American or British, and
you’re always auditioning in American accents
or working on your British accents, so
this is just so fun, to sing in our own accents!”
she said.
Warrilow added that working on the show
has been a learning curve in many other ways,
being one of only a few white members of the
cast.
“I feel really privileged to have been welcomed
into my cast of First Nations actors
who are so experienced, and have really diverse
backgrounds themselves,” she said.
“To be brought into that and to learn parts of
language and inside jokes or parts of history
and community that I’m not normally privy
to living in urban Melbourne, and to be really
welcomed in has certainly been my experience,
and absolutely our audiences feel that
as well.”
However, she said she’s proud to be able to
tell such an important and seldom known story.
“I know about this country, I know the way
we communicate, the way we sing, so all of
that is very familiar, but really the specificity of
this story about these first mixed-race dance
clubs was just a part of our culture that I really
didn’t know, and it’s a really lovely part of our
culture,” Warrilow said.
Having toured the show across the country
for the past year, Warrilow said that reception
couldn’t have been better, with audiences expressing
their love for the warm experience of
seeing ‘The Sunshine Club’.
In one of their biggest runs of the tour, ‘The
Sunshine Club’ will be hitting the stage at
West HQ’s Sydney Coliseum for eight shows
next month.
“We’re looking forward to really settling in,
getting to know the neighbourhood, having
lots of audiences in at that theatre,” she said.
“I know everyone says this, but you really
will laugh and cry. It’s one of those shows that
will have you chuckling along, grooving along
with the music, and then really get those emotions
going as well.”
‘The Sunshine Club’ will be on at Sydney
Coliseum from Thursday, April 11 to Saturday,
April 20. For more information or to
book, visit sydneycoliseum.com.au.
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THINGS TO DO
Stunning show at Riverside
This Thursday, March 28, Andrea Krakovská will be performing
her debut show in Sydney. A groundbreaking guitarist/
aerialist that blends the rich emotive strains of her guitar work
with captivating aerial choreography, this show is set to be an
unforgettable night of music and acrobatics. Visit riversideparramatta.com.au.
Easter fun in Parramatta Park
Experience Easter celebrations with a theatrical twist to the
beloved children’s classic, Alice in Wonderland, at Parramatta
Park next Monday, April 1. Bring the little ones along so they
can join Alice on an adventure as she helps the Mad Hatter find
his Easter bonnet and deals with the Queen of Hearts. Visit
parrapark.com.au.
Eels in Easter Monday blockbuster
Don’t miss a moment of the action when the Parramatta Eels
take on the West Tigers in round 4 of the 2024 NRL season on
Monday, April 1 at 4pm. With unforgettable entertainment on
and off the field in a world-class stadium, an Eels home game
at CommBank Stadium is the best experience in the west. Visit
parraeels.com.au for tickets.
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 Faye on 0438 272 094.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Fridays 12.30pm to 2.00pm.
Parramatta City Library.
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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COUNTRY CORNER
This week, we take a look at some of the best
images from the CMC Rocks QLD Festival,
held earlier this month...
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At the movies...
PREVIEW
Ghostbusters: Frozen
Empire
1 hour, 55 minutes
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ sees the
Spengler family and the original team
back at the iconic New York City firehouse,
unveiling a cutting-edge lab to kick
ghost-busting up a notch.
However, when an ancient artefact triggers
an icy apocalypse, old and new Ghostbusters
must stand together to save their
beloved city and the world from a chilling
fate.
PREVIEW
Kung Fu Panda 4
1 hour, 34 minutes
In the fourth instalment of the ‘Kung Fu
Panda’ franchise, join Po on a thrilling journey
as he dives into the wonders of ancient
China! Po must train a new warrior when
he's chosen to become the spiritual leader
of the Valley of Peace. However, when a
powerful shape-shifting sorceress sets her
eyes on his Staff of Wisdom, he suddenly
realises he's going to need some help.
Teaming up with a quick-witted corsac
fox, Po soon discovers that heroes can be
found in the most unexpected places.
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Nathan Taylor
TV NEWS
Ê Gordon Ramsay will make his Australia
television series debut when he fronts
Channel Nine’s new food competition series
alongside Boost Juice mogul Janine Allis.
Based on a US format, ‘Gordon Ramsay’s
Food Stars’ sees Ramsay and Allis hear pitches
for food and beverage businesses, two of
whom will go on to win $250,000 towards
their dream business. While Ramsay has
appeared on ‘MasterChef Australia’ over the
years, this is the first time he’ll be headlining
his own series Down Under. I’ve watched the
first couple of episodes already and it’s very
enjoyable, but it reminds me of 'The Apprentice'
meets ‘Shark Tank’, which is probably
why I like it so much! Catch it from Tuesday,
March 26 at 7.30pm.
Ê 10 has locked in a premiere date for
the new-look ‘MasterChef Australia’. This
year, ‘MasterChef Australia’ will usher in a
new era, with international superstars, 22
incredible home-cooks, and friends old and
new joining the family. Andy Allen will carry
on Jock Zonfrillo’s legacy alongside three
MARCH 26
7.30PM
FOOD STARS, CHANNEL NINE
APRIL 22 MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA, CHANNEL 10
new judges: ‘MasterChef’ alumnus Poh Ling
Yeow, food critic and journalist Sofia Levin,
and multi–Michelin Star award-winning chef,
Jean-Christophe Novelli. It’s still a little while
away, but put down Monday, April 22 in your
diary.
Ê Following a recent heart operation in
London, Miriam Margolyes is worried about
what the future holds. So, ignoring everyone’s
advice to “slow down”, she returns to
Australia for a new series, ‘Miriam Margolyes:
Impossibly Australian’. Across the
three-part series, she embarks on a personal
mission, travelling to Perth, Byron Bay and
Broken Hill, meeting communities that are
facing change and who can teach her how to
adapt to whatever the future holds. ‘Miriam
Margolyes: Impossibly Australian’ premieres
at 8pm on Tuesday, April 9 on the ABC.
Ê New ABC comedy series ‘White Fever’
will premiere on Wednesday, April 10 at
9pm. Jane (Ra Chapman) is a cocky Korean-Australian
adoptee with a love of hairy
white guys – the hairier the better. When her
friends call her out for having a white man
fetish, she sets out to try and reprogram
her libido, reignites a connection with her
childhood friend Yu Chang (Chris Pang) and
stumbles into the process of finding out
where she belongs and who with.
Ê Casting is already underway for the next
season of ‘Australian Survivor’. Following
this week’s season finale, producers are on
the hunt for a new batch of castaways. Producers
are seeking people of all backgrounds
and locations around Australia. You need to
be physically and mentally strong enough
to survive in tough conditions. You must be
able to engage with others, be confident and
be comfortable living in close quarters with
strangers. Another requirement is being able
to swim! To apply, visit https://eu.castitreach.
com/ag/esgau/australiansurvivor10/welcome.html.
Should I do it? Tweet me!
Ê Season five of ‘The Kardashians’ drops
weekly from Thursday, May 23 on Disney+.
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!
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Tuesday 26 March
Wednesday 27 March
Thursday 28 March
ANDREW CHARLTON MP
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR PARRAMATTA
TV Guide: MARCH 26 – APRIL 1 Your guide to the week’s television viewing
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 Parliament Question Time 3:00
The Cook And The Chef 3:25 Tenable 4:15
Antiques Roadshow 5:10 Grand Designs
(PG) 6:00 Back Roads 6:25 Hard Quiz (PG)
7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Back Roads
(PG) 8:30 Better Date Than Never (PG)
9:00 A Life In Ten Pictures (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)
5:25 Miraculous: Tales
Of Ladybug And Cat
Noir (PG) 5:55 Still So
Awkward 6:30 Operation Ouch!
7:00 Horrible Histories 7:40
Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of
Awesomeness (PG) 8:00 Hotel
Transylvania (PG) 8:35 Camp
Lakebottom 8:50 The Athena
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show (PG)
11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00
Australian Idol (PG) 1:10 Surveillance Oz
(PG) 1:30 Border Security International (PG)
2:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News
At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00
Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG)
7:30 The 1% Club (PG) 8:30 Ramsay’s
Kitchen Nightmares USA (MA15+) 9:30 First
Dates UK (M) 10:30 The Latest Seven News
11:00 Born To Kill? (MA15+)
2:00 Frozen Gold (PG)
3:00 Billy The
Exterminator (PG) 3:30
Cities Of The Underworld (PG)
4:30 Storage Wars (PG) 5:00
American Restoration (PG)
5:30 American Pickers (PG)
6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30
Outback Truckers (PG)
2:00 Parliament
Question Time 3:10
ABC News Afternoons
4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00
ABC News With Joe O’Brien
6:00 ABC News Hour 7:00
ABC National News 7:30 ABC
Evening News 8:00 ABC News
Tonight 8:45 The Business
12:00 9-1-1 (M v) 3:00
Modern Family (PG)
3:30 Dr Harry’s Animal
Encounters (PG) 4:30 Bondi
Vet (PG) 6:30 First Dates
Australia (PG) 7:35 First Dates
UK (M s) 8:40 Movie: “New In
Town” (PG) (’09) Stars: Renée
Zellweger
4:25 Circle Square 5:00
Peppa Pig 5:35 Pop
Paper City 5:55
Fireman Sam 6:30 Peter
Rabbit 7:05 Karma’s World
7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00
Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30
Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M)
9:10 Upstart Crow (M s)
6:00 Today 6:30 Today Extra 11:30 NINE
News Morning 12:00 Married At First Sight
(M l,s) 1:30 Ageless (PG) 2:00 Pointless
(PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE
News Afternoon 5:00 Tipping Point Australia
(PG) 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair
(PG) 7:30 Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars
(M l) 9:10 The Hundred With Andy Lee (PG)
10:10 NINE News Late 10:40 Chicago Med
(MA15+) 11:30 Family Law (M) 12:20
Tipping Point (PG) 1:10 Pointless (PG)
4:05 Spartakus And
The Sun Beneath The
Sea 4:35 Grace Beside
Me (PG) 5:00 Our Stories 5:30
Indian Country 6:00 Bamay
6:40 NITV News Update 6:50
Volcanic Odysseys (PG) 7:40
Great Lakes Wild 8:40 Ice
Cowboys (M)
5:00 Everyday Gourmet
With Justine Schofield
5:30 Cook Like An
Italian With Silvia Colloca 6:00
Luke Nguyen’s India 6:30
Lidia’s Kitchen 7:00 The Cook
Up With Adam Liaw 7:30
Rachel Khoo’s Simple
Pleasures 8:00 Selena + Chef
12:00 10 News First: Midday 1:00
Entertainment Tonight (PG) 1:30 TBA 3:00
Good Chef Bad Chef 3:30 10 News First:
Afternoon 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The
Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News
First 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) 6:30 The
Project (PG) 7:30 I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me
Out Of Here (PG) 9:00 NCIS (M v) 10:00
NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 11:00 The Project
(PG) 12:00 The Late Show (PG) 1:00 Home
Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings
10:30 JAG (PG) 12:30
In The Dark (M) 1:30
NCIS (M) 2:30 Jake
And The Fatman (PG) 3:30
Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30
JAG (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue
(PG) 7:00 Football: AFC World
Cup Qualifiers: Socceroos v
Lebanon *Live* 10:15 Bull (M)
3:45 ABC World News
Tonight With David
Muir 4:15 PBS News
Weekend 5:15 Wine Lovers’
Guide To Australia 5:50 Alone
- The Beast (PG) 6:40
Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News
Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats
Does Countdown (M l,s)
2:00 The Big Bang
Theory (PG) 3:00 Rules
Of Engagement (PG)
4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30
Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG)
6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00
The Big Bang Theory (PG)
8:30 Two And A Half Men (PG)
10:00 Rules Of Engagement
4:30 The Addams
Family 5:00 Bewitched
5:30 I Dream Of
Jeannie 6:00 Everybody Loves
Raymond (PG) 7:00 The
Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG)
8:30 Movie: “The Spy Who
Dumped Me” (MA15+) (’18)
Stars: Justin Theroux
5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Paul O’Grady For The
Love Of Dogs (PG) 10:00 Wonderful World
Of Baby Animals (PG) 10:50 Mountain Vets
(M) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 The 2010s (PG)
3:00 Mastermind 3:45 The Cook Up With
Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Worlds Most Scenic
Railway Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG)
5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind
Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30
Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8:30
Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline (M)
2:00 Ugliest House In
America 3:00 The Block
(PG) 4:00 Barnwood
Builders 5:00 Flip Or Flop 6:00
House Hunters International
7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30
Beyond The Farm: Men At
Work 8:30 Escape To The
Chateau Specials
3:05 Antiques
Roadshow 3:35 Movie:
“Mr Denning Drives
North” (PG) (’51) Stars: John
Mills 5:30 Yorkshire Auction
House 6:30 Antiques
Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M)
8:40 Agatha Christie’s Marple
(M l,v)
9:00 ABC News 10:00 Four Corners (PG)
10:30 Nigella Bites 10:55 Q+A (PG) 12:00
ABC News 12:30 National Press Club
Address 1:35 Media Watch 2:00 Parliament
Question Time 3:00 The Cook And The Chef
3:25 Prince Charles Inside The Duchy Of
Cornwall 4:15 Antiques Roadshow 5:15
Grand Designs (PG) 6:00 Back Roads 6:30
Hard Quiz (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30
8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 The Weekly With
Charlie Pickering (PG)
2:00 TBA 2:30 My
Impossible House (PG)
3:30 Harry’s Practice
4:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue
4:30 Better Homes And
Gardens 5:30 Escape To The
Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt
7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:45
Judge John Deed (M v)
5:25 Miraculous: Tales
Of Ladybug And Cat
Noir (PG) 5:55 Still So
Awkward 6:30 Operation Ouch!
7:00 Horrible Histories 7:40
Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of
Awesomeness (PG) 8:00 Hotel
Transylvania 8:35 Camp
Lakebottom 8:50 The Athena
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show (PG)
11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie:
“Unwritten Obsession” (M) (’17) Stars: Haley
Webb 2:00 Beat The Chasers UK (PG) 4:00
Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia
(PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And
Away (PG) 7:30 The 1% Club UK (PG) 8:30
The Front Bar (M) 9:30 Unbelievable
Moments Caught On Camera (M) 10:30 The
Latest Seven News 11:00 Talking Footy (M)
12:00 Parenthood (PG) 1:00 Travel Oz (PG)
3:00 Billy The
Exterminator (PG) 3:30
Cities Of The
Underworld (PG) 4:30 Storage
Wars (PG) 5:00 American
Restoration (PG) 5:30
American Pickers (PG) 6:30
Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway
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17. Wedding vow (1,2)
18. Carried out again
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28. Shock
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48. Court attendant
49. Annoy
50. Red-skinned cheese
52. Covered in powder
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55. Fill-in medico
56. Musical composition
57. Indian gown
60. Amphibian
62. Heaved
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67. Malaysian noodle dish
69. Pledged
70. Stick around
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73. Asian fruit, star ...
75. Bye!
77. Clean ... whistle (2,1)
79. Round gasket (1-4)
81. Keyboard key
82. Small flower
84. Fragrance
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10. Sports team
12. Shine
14. Regions
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19. Religious artefacts
22. Pasting
23. Regard favourably
25. Hope
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32. Gents
35. Germs
37. Equipped with
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40. Of the ear
41. Information item
42. Clenched hands
43. Broken down
44. Belonging to them
47. Soil oxygenation tool
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52. Forcible restraint
53. Fluctuated (2-4)
54. Japanese martial art
58. More skilled
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63. Established custom
64. Dorks
65. Glowing bullet
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72. Whinge
74. Jot
76. Creative thought
78. Positive votes
80. Sergeant or corporal
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83. Well-suited
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Australian currency in our
special trivia quiz this week.
1. Who is currently on the front
of the Australian $10 note?
2. Who is pictured on the back of
the Australian $100 note?
3. In what year was the $1 bank
note replaced by a $1 coin?
4. Aboriginal writer and inventor
David Unaipon appears on
which Australian bank note?
5. How many kangaroos appear
on the front of the Australian
$1 coin?
6. When did one and two cent
coins exit circulation in
Australia?
7. What was the “dollar” originally
going to be called, before
widespread public backlash?
8. Are one and two cent coins still
considered legal tender?
ANSWERS
1. Banjo Paterson
2. Sir John Monash
3. 1984
4. $50
5. Five
6. 1991
7. The “royal”
8. Yes
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cells remove that number as an option
in that row and column, and are not part
of any straight. Glance at the solution to
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SUDOK
No. 687
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5
1
6 4
9 6
1
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SPORT
Tuesday, March 26 2024
TRL touches down in Parramatta
NATHAN TAYLOR
After making its debut in
the Cumberland area last
year, one of Sydney hottest
sports is about to make its mark on
Parramatta.
Touch Rugby League (TRL),
a non-contact version of rugby
league, will touchdown at Eric
Primrose Reserve in Rydalmere
from Wednesday, April 10.
TRL is just like rugby league but
without the tackles. Think kick-offs,
bombs during play and proper playthe-balls.
After being inundated with teams
in the local Strathfield competition,
Competition Manager Genesis
Yuseco had no choice but to expand
TRL’s footprint into western Sydney.
“When we were scouting the area
this time last year for the Merrylands
competition, we discovered
there was a lot of interested people
within Parramatta,” he told Parra
News.
“We’ve experienced exponential
growth within Strathfield – we’re
nearly at 30 teams – and we feel we
can expand that to neighbouring
council areas like Parramatta.
“Over the last year a lot of people
have expressed interest in wanting
Touch Rugby League players at a recent tournament in western Sydney.
to play and this competition would
be the furthest west available aside
from Campbelltown.”
Targeted towards male and female
players over the age of 16, TRL is
the closest sport to rugby league
without the tackling.
Yuseco describes it as good
old-fashioned backyard footy.
“The beauty of TRL is it’s more
like your backyard-style touch footy
– you can kick and chase, bomb,”
Yuseco, who has a background in
OzTag, said.
“I’ve noticed that most of our
players just enjoy their footy and
don’t want to play tackle. They love
rugby league, and this is the code of
non-contact rugby league that they
enjoy the most.”
With the inaugural winter competition
set to get underway in just
over a fortnight, teams are already
signing up to be a part of all the fun
of Touch Rugby League.
Yuseco said he’s hoping for 8-10
male and mixed teams for the debut
season of TRL Parramatta.
“Teams are usually made up of 13
players, with seven on the field per
team for mixed and six on the field
per team for the men’s games,” he
said.
“People are still welcome to sign
up and we are more than happy to
find teams for individuals.
“We’ll be having trial games prior
to the kick-off of the season to get
beginners up to speed with the
rules.”
If you’re interested in playing TRL
or just want to learn more, contact
Genesis Yuseco via WhatsApp on
0424 388 847 or visit trl.com.au/
parramatta.
A 10 per cent off early bird special
is currently on offer for all teams
and players.
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