The Fire and Rescue NSW Open Day is back this year on Saturday 9th May from 10am to 2pm. Visit your local fire station to go behind the scenes and gain a glimpse into Australia’s busiest fire and rescue service. From fires, chemical spills, car...
Where Can I Donate My…….
RDMs are a generous bunch, and one of the most common questions we see in the Ryde District Mums Facebook Chat Group is: “Where can I donate XYZ?” We’ve pulled together a list of donation options, covering everything from clothes and baby items to food,...
Lake Parramatta’s Million-Dollar Transformation
The much-anticipated $1.4 million upgrade to Parramatta’s iconic Lake Parramatta swimming area was fully completed in 2024 and the site is gearing up to reopen for the 2025/26 summer season. What’s New & Improved The renovation, carried out between...
The Best Libraries in Ryde and Beyond
Local libraries are fantastic places for families to foster a love of reading, enjoy creative programs, and connect with the community. Here’s a comprehensive guide to libraries nearby, perfect for storytimes, homework help, and family-friendly events. For detailed...
Federal Election: Meet the Candidates – Bennelong, Parramatta & Berowra
A federal election will be held on Saturday, 3rd May 2025. We contacted the candidates running for Bennelong, Berowra and Parramatta to find out more about who will be representing us in the years to come as well as learn about their policies and plans for the local...
5 Minutes with Ryde Mayor Trenton Brown
We recently had the chance to sit down with Trenton Brown, Ryde’s first popularly elected Mayor. Mayor Brown, a Ryde Councillor since 2017, officially took on the mayoral role in March 2024 and was voted back in at the October local election. Mayor Brown...
Story Time Sessions in Libraries Around Ryde
Libraries around the Ryde area (and all over!) are doing a wonderful job of bringing the community together through regular story time sessions. They provide a perfect setting for young children to explore the world of books, learn new things, and make new friends....
Country Women’s Association (CWA) Tea Rooms – Eastwood
The most wholesome thing we’ve done in a long time - we had Devonshire tea at the CWA tea room in Eastwood! Scone lovers, you won't be disappointed. We even got to watch them being made. Check out our Instagram reel here. Located at the Women’s Rest Centre near the...
Free Family Fun @Parrapark for Burramatta NAIDOC
Explore the rich diversity of First Nations music, food, dance, and tradition at Burramatta NAIDOC Day, a FREE event hosted by City of Parramatta. Saturday, 8 July, 2023, 10am - 4pm The Crescent, Parramatta Park Bring the family for a fun and...
Meet the New Member for Ryde Jordan Lane MP
Following the recent State election and Victor Dominello's retirement, a new Member for Ryde has been elected. You may know a bit about Jordan Lane already, having been a long-time Councillor at City of Ryde and more recently the Mayor of Ryde - but there's...










