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[31 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 97 views]
Nathan Hindmarsh speaks about Parramatta Eels winning streak

Nathan Hindmarsh speaks about Parramatta Eels winning streak and their upcoming NRL Rugby League match against St George.

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[30 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 263 views]
Race Day at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – Rydges Parramatta directly opposite

Join in the celebrations and enjoy a great day of horse racing at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse for “The Girls Day Out” on Saturday, 14th November 2009 and let the party continue across the road at Rydges Parramatta in your choice of our 2 fantastic bars – The Winning Post Bar (which is an indoor/outdoor Bar) where there will be live entertainment (solo singer) or you could just pop upstairs to Champs Bar and dance the night away to our DJ . We also have 2 great dining venues to choose …

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[29 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 72 views]
New role weighs lightly on David Taylor’s big shoulders

WITH a huddle, a short wait of expectancy and a combined yell of excitement, it carries some of the noise and showbiz which surrounds world championship fights.

It’s the pre-training weigh-in for David Taylor. It happens before every session at the Broncos for all of our players.
It’s mostly the Broncos forwards who sneak a look at what weight big Dave has come in at, but the scales are near my locker and I’m always interested.
The Broncos forward could be 120kg one day and 116kg the next and back up the session …

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[28 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 38 views]
Jetski riders push for harbour access

Jetski riders are pushing for their return to Sydney Harbour after being banned eight years ago.

Jetski Sydney’s Dominic Favaloro says high noise levels and environmental concerns led to the ban in 2001.
But he says his group is now appealing to New South Wales Maritime against the ban on the basis that new technology has improved the Jetski.
“We’re trying to push for the Harbour Bridge all the way down the Parramatta river,” he said.
“The new Jetski are very low sound levels…and a majority of them are all seated and it’s a …

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[27 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 60 views]
Study shows businesses doing their bit for sustainability

Business communities in Parramatta and Auburn have put their hands up in the name of sustainability with over thirty businesses committing to the Duck River Sustainable Business Program.

Parramatta and Auburn City Councils commissioned a study to provide a clear understanding of the specific needs and issues that contribute to business sustainability within the Duck River Catchment area.
“The Business Needs Assessment has allowed both Councils to engage with organisations to identify their concerns. We will now be able to support businesses to adopt sustainable practice and allow them to realise the …