Parramatta Park is a people’s park and major urban park and historic site in Parramatta in Western Sydney, Australia.

It is one of the earliest gazetted public parks in Australia, dedicated as a park in 1857.

It is an all accessible, recreation space, providing a leafy escape from the CBD with its wide-open spaces and picnic and play areas covering 85 hectares.

As more than half of Sydney’s population will live west of Parramatta by 2036, it is an essential greenspace providing the green lungs to help cool the west and reduce heat. Recently there has been an upgrading of lighting.

Today I chat to

Stephanie Licciardo, Senior Manager Heritage and Culture at Greater Sydney Parklands.

Q1. There are 11 UNESCO world heritage listed convict sites in Australia, and one of them Old Government House is here in this park. Explain the significance of this building.

Q2: Are there any aboriginal artifacts or archaeological sites in the park? who were the Aboriginal people who lived in this region?

Q3: What were the early crops that were grown on this land by the first settlers?

Q4. What is your role in the park?

Q5. Tell us about the Safer Cities for Women and girls

Q6. Tell us more about the playground upgrades.

Q7. What are some of the unique wildlife species in the park?

Q8: What are the rare and heritage roses in the Rumsey Rose Garden?

Q9. What tours are available?

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The Busy Mums Radio Show -8-11- 2025

Sumaya Mozumder

Sumaya is proudly representing Bangladesh at the 2025 Miss Multiverse International Pageant in Sydney, Australia.

She is as comfortable in a glamorous gown as she is in a lab coat. As a dedicated medical scientist, Sumaya researches and diagnoses a range of diseases, working to improve lives through science and innovation. Her compassion and commitment have also taken her beyond borders—she volunteered in Papua New Guinea, serving aboard a hospital ship to provide medical care to communities in need.

When she’s not walking the runway in high heels, Sumaya might be found marching in boots and camouflage. She serves as a reservist in the Australian Army, balancing grace with grit with her remarkable achievements and love for her heritage,

Sumaya hopes to bring home the crown for Bangladesh and share with the world the beauty, strength, and spirit of her motherland.

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On this weeks MUMS panel Rosh discusses youth radicalisation with Belinda and Lesley.

Youth radicalisation is when young people are drawn to and adopt extremist ideologies, which could lead to extremism or terrorism.

The rates of youth radicalisation are climbing in Australia and overseas.

Australia’s spy chief Mike Burgess has revealed that almost all foiled terrorist attacks over the past year involved the radicalization of children, while adding that the range of threats to national security is increasing exponentially.

Over the past four years, the AFP and its police partners have conducted 35 counter-terrorism investigations involving minors, with the youngest child being just 12. Most have resulted in charges being laid. Two teenagers, aged 14 and 16, have been convicted. (1)

Around twenty per cent of ASIO’s priority counter-terrorism cases involve young people. In every one of the terrorist attacks, disruptions and suspected terrorist incidents in Australia this year, the alleged perpetrator was a young person. (2)

Tragically, by the time a police investigation commences, it’s often difficult to avoid life-changing prosecution and legal action. So, this report, involving the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, is a wake-up call. It asks for parents, teachers and others working with teenagers to pay attention to the signs of online radicalisation. (1)

According to the Joint Counter Terrorism Teams (JCTT) extremist propaganda videos are seen across platforms such as Discord, Telegram and TikTok. (3)

ASIO and the AFP support a whole-of-society response – including early intervention – to counter the issue. (3)

Parents, teachers, health professionals and frontline workers need to understand and identify the early signs of radicalisation. Once ASIO and the AFP get involved, it is usually too late – the young person is already in a dark and dangerous place. (3)

Anyone with concerns about potential terrorist activity can contact the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400 or hotline@nationalsecurity.gov.au. In an emergency, call 000.

Living Safe Together is an Australian Government initiative designed to protect and empower our communities against all forms of violent extremism, found at www.livingsafetogether.gov.au. The website explains what violent extremism is, how to recognise signs of violent extremism and what you can do about it.

Protecting our nations and young people from violent extremism is a shared responsibility.

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Sydney Tours

Movie Night under the Stars

Primavera 2025 Liverpool

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The Busy Mums Radio Show -18-10- 2025

The musician Afro Moses, whose birth name is Ernest Sarfo Baidoo was Born in Ghana, West Africa, where he was known as "The African James Brown," He is described as a multi-award-winning singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and music teacher with a magnetic stage presence. His music is a high-energy blend of Afro-fusion genres, including reggae, jazz, funk, and traditional African percussion, often with a message of peace and unity. He had toured internationally and collaborated with famous artists like The Wailers, Youssou N’Dour, and Ziggy Marley, while also working on film scores, including an Oscar-nominated short film. He has relocated to Australia several times and has an ongoing performance schedule with his band, Afro Moses spirit band.

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