Liveable Parramatta

07/09/2026

Recycle Right Saturdays is back at the Community Recycling Centre (CRC)!
Join us for another free event and discover practical ways to recycle, reuse and rethink waste in Parramatta.
Bring up to four pairs of old sports shoes and recycle them through the Tread Lightly program, helping keep old footwear out of landfill and giving materials a new life.
📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
⏰ 9am to 12pm
📍 Community Recycling Centre, 89 Fennell Street, North Parramatta
Discover how small actions can make a big difference for a more sustainable Parramatta.
Visit our website to learn more: https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/.../recycle-right... 👈

04/09/2026

Spring has certainly sprung this week 🌸!
Take a walk through our reserves and enjoy this beautiful weather, you might just see some of our wildflowers or amazing wildlife when you do 👀. One of our staff was enjoying a walk along Terry's creek when she spotted this exciting sight of a Long-finned Eel!
Did you know that Long-finned Eels can live up to 100 years old and begin and end their lives deep in the tropical ocean waters of New Caledonia 🌊. Such a fascinating species that has a strong connection to Parramatta and the Burramattagal people 💚.

04/09/2026

Join us for the first Recycle Right Saturday at the Community Recycling Centre (CRC)! ♻️

Recycle Right Saturday is a free, weekly event designed to help City of Parramatta residents recycle smarter, reduce waste and discover practical ways to give everyday items a second life.

Bring up to four pairs of old sports shoes to recycle through the Tread Lightly program and find out what other items can be dropped off at the CRC.
Plus enjoy free giveaways and activities, including:

✅Free BBQ from the Lions Club
✅Return and Earn recycling bags
✅ FOGO soil conditioner and compost

Everyone is welcome to learn more about the CRC and how we can work together to recycle, reuse and rethink waste.

📅 Saturday 5 September 2026
⏰ 9am to 12pm
📍 Community Recycling Centre, 89 Fennell Street, North Parramatta

Visit our website for more information: https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/.../recycle-right...

03/09/2026

28/08/2026

Happy Fauna Friday everyone! 🐦🦆🦉🌿
We just had to share this stunning photo captured by one of our favourite iNaturalist observers and photographer MrGrandWildlife.
This Red Wattlebird was spotted at George Kendall Reserve in Ermington 🐦. Although looking very poetic sitting solo in this image, Red Wattlebirds are often found in small groups. A large and noisy honeyeater, the Red Wattlebird is the 2nd largest honeyeater species in Australia (the Tasmanian Yellow Wattlebird is the largest). The common name refers to the fleshy reddish wattle on the side of the bird's neck. You can find the Red Wattlebird in woodlands and gardens where it aggressively protects food-bearing plants from other honeyeater species 💚.

📸 © MrGrandWildlife

20/08/2026

Open to Renters now!

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19/08/2026

Spring is just around the corner and our native wildflowers are beginning to bloom 🌸! Join us for a guided wildflower walk at Lake Parramatta Reserve on the 29th of August to see just how beautiful our native plants are when they put on a show! Make sure to register to secure your spot 🌿🌼🌺💚 Get Into Nature - Wildflower Walk at Lake Parramatta

16/08/2026

Free Power for 3 Hours a Day?

Promoted: Renew - Sydney Central Branch.

You’ve probably heard the government speak about the three free hours of power each day - but is it really a good deal? Could it lower your electricity bills, or are there catches you need to understand?

Join us for this online webinar as our energy experts unpack this latest electricity offer, Solar Sharer Offer - sometimes promoted as “three hours of free power.” We’ll explain how these plans work, who may benefit and what to consider before changing your electricity plan.

We’ll also explore how smart meters, rooftop solar and home batteries affect the value of these offers, whether they can work for renters and apartment dwellers, and what other government incentives may be available to help you improve your home’s energy efficiency and reduce your bills.

To register visit:
https://events.humanitix.com/3-hours-of-free-power-solar-sharer-and-energy-incentives

The webinar is free for Renew members. If not a member, to join go to Renew Membership Portal.

Note: this is not a City of Parramatta Event.