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        <h3>Super X is back!</h3>
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        <p>Global Action Sports confirmed today that one of the biggest supercross stars on the planet, Monster Energy Kawasaki&rsquo;s Ryan Villopoto, will compete in the final two rounds of the Monster Energy Super X in Sydney at Parramatta Stadium on November 27!
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The 2010 Monster Energy Super X will have one of the biggest international rider lineups ever assembled outside of the AMA World Supercross series with a number of the world&rsquo;s best supercross and motocross riders heading downunder to compete. Get your tickets to the Sydney round of the championships and head to Parramatta Stadium on Saturday night, 27 November, for all the action.<br />
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&ldquo;The caliber of international riders we have secured for this year&rsquo;s series is testament to the growth of Super X and the recognition it is getting around the world,&rdquo; said Michael Porra, managing director of Global Action Sports. This year&rsquo;s series will continue to grow the sport of supercross in Australasia with two New Zealand races and a range of exciting new initiatives at every round.<br />
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Each race will once again be televised live on Fox Sports and thrilling race formats for each round will be revealed in the coming weeks.<br />
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For more information visit <a href="http://superx.com.au">http://superx.com.au</a>.</p>

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        <h3>Did You Know: New Express Ferry Service for Parramatta</h3>
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        <p><p>Parramatta now has a&nbsp;faster, more regular&nbsp;ferry service that makes it easier to travel to and from the city by water.</p>
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<p>The new service departs Parramatta Wharf at 7.00am Monday to Friday and is timetabled to arrive at Circular Quay within 55 minutes.&nbsp;The last River Express service departs Circular Quay for Parramatta at 7.00pm.&nbsp;The express service will make just one stop at Rydalmere en-route to Circular Quay.&nbsp;</p>

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<p align="center"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: rgb(0,0,0) 0px solid; BORDER-TOP: rgb(0,0,0) 0px solid; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(0,0,0) 0px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(0,0,0) 0px solid" height="200" alt="New_fast_ferry_service_to_and_from_Parramatta,_photo_by_Terence_Chin" src="http://www.discoverparramatta.com/__data/assets/image/0004/59152/New_fast_ferry_service_to_and_from_Parramatta,_photo_by_Terence_Chin.jpg" width="350" /></p>

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<p>For a copy of the new timetable go to <a href="http://www.sydneyferries.info/news/403/122.htm" target="_blank">http://www.sydneyferries.info/news/403/122.htm</a>.</p>

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        <h3>Restaurant and Bar News </h3>
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        <p>Running commentary on&nbsp;the latest from Parramatta&#39;s food and&nbsp;bar scene. Spot something new? Call us on 1300 819 774 or <a href="mailto:dp_website@parracity.nsw.gov.au" target="_blank">email</a>.
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<p><strong>Do you know that <a href="http://www.discoverparramatta.com/places/pubs_and_clubs/roxy_hotel">The Roxy&#39;s</a> Happy Hour has changed?</strong> It is now 5-7pm instead of 4-6pm. Much better for the 9-to-5ers!<br />
Spirits $4, Wine $3, and Beer $3!<br />
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<strong>Major renos taking place at the old</strong> <b><a href="http://www.thecommercialhotel.net.au/home/">Commercial Hotel</a></b> in Hassall Street with a multi-million dollar refit underway.&nbsp;Massive beer garden&nbsp;to house outdoor stage for live music, contemporary&nbsp;interiors, new external paintwork and a much bigger&nbsp;bistro. Aiming to complete in April.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><b>Coco Cubano in the pipeline for Parramatta</b>, after making it big in the Cross and the City. The DA&#39;s in for the corner of Church and Phillip Streets. See Good Living&#39;s report last year: <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/2by">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/2by</a>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>For anyone who&#39;s missed it - <b>mini dining explosion occurring in <a href="http://www.discoverparramatta.com/eating_out/harris_park">Harris Park</a></b>&nbsp;with at least 6 new Indian venues opening in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Connaught Place, Kem Cho!, Mashawi, Spice of Life... and soon the new Chutney and the chai shop Kuber.</p>

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<p>And on the subject of Harris Park, the <strong>Doueihi Grocer and Baker on Wigram Street</strong> is worth a visit - family service, great packed products and the best cooked-on-site Lebanese bread in town, <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/2c0">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/2c0</a>&nbsp;</p>

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<p align="center">&nbsp;The newly opened Spice of Life, Harris Park can hold up to 500 people</p>

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                <p>Parramatta Farmers Market, a feast for the senses, and the best in fresh food and produce, every Sat and Thu lunchtime.</p>           
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                <h3><a href="http://www.discoverparramatta.com/home/coming_events/eels_season_march_26">Metallica World Magnetic Tour</a></h3>
                <p>The long wait is finally over as hard rock gods Metallica bring their World Magnetic Tour to Australia this November!</p>
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                <h3><a href="http://www.discoverparramatta.com/home/coming_events/new_dining_guide!">New Dining Guide!</a></h3>
                <p>The 2010 Dining Guide is out! 300 restaurants, cafes and bistros. Call 1300 889 714 for your advance copy.</p>
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  <p>Australia's oldest surviving cemetery dating back to 1790. An important site with graves from the First Fleet and well known pioneers, including Reverend Samuel Marsden, David Lennox and two governor's wives.</p><a title="St. John's Cemetery" href="/places/heritage_and_historic_sites/st._johns_cemetery" class="arrow">More</a>
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  <h3><a href="/places/pubs_and_clubs/workers_parramatta">Workers Parramatta</a></h3>
  <p>A great local club with plenty on the menu; well priced drinks, bistro, courtyard, keno, bingo and live performances. Plenty of parking too.</p><a title="Workers Parramatta" href="/places/pubs_and_clubs/workers_parramatta" class="arrow">More</a>
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