Indian-Origin Artist Bharti Kher To Create Landmark Public Sculpture For Powerhouse Parramatta
Desi Australia July 3, 2026
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Indian-Origin Artist Bharti Kher To Create Landmark Public Sculpture For Powerhouse Parramatta

Internationally acclaimed Indian-origin contemporary artist Bharti Kher has been commissioned to create a landmark public artwork for Powerhouse Parramatta, marking one of the most significant public art commissions in Western Sydney’s history. The monumental sculpture will become a permanent feature at the entrance of the highly anticipated museum, celebrating Parramatta’s cultural diversity while recognising the […]

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Parramatta Cuts Community Venue Hire Fees By 50% To Encourage More Local Events And Gatherings
Desi Australia July 3, 2026
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Parramatta Cuts Community Venue Hire Fees By 50% To Encourage More Local Events And Gatherings

Residents, businesses and community organisations across Parramatta will soon find it easier and more affordable to host events, meetings and celebrations, with the City of Parramatta introducing a new package of venue hire incentives from 1 July 2026. The initiative aims to increase community participation by significantly reducing the cost of hiring some of the […]

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Parramatta Moves Closer To Becoming Western Sydney’s First True 24-Hour CBD With NSW Government Funding Boost
Desi Australia June 29, 2026
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Parramatta Moves Closer To Becoming Western Sydney’s First True 24-Hour CBD With NSW Government Funding Boost

Parramatta has taken another major step towards becoming a vibrant 24-hour destination after securing a $195,000 Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) Kickstart Grant from the NSW Government. The funding will support the City of Parramatta in developing and trialling a Special Entertainment Precinct in the heart of its CBD, paving the way for a more dynamic […]

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Community leadership and service celebrated at Parramatta’s 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards
Desi Australia January 27, 2026
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Community leadership and service celebrated at Parramatta’s 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards

A tireless community advocate dedicated to supporting people in need in Parramatta and Western Sydney has been recognised as Parramatta’s 2026 Citizen of the Year. Moses Vedamuthu, Founder and President of Support Organisation for Homeless and Asylum Seekers(SOHAS Charity), was awarded at the annual Citizen of the Year awards ceremony tonight for his volunteer work […]

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