Home to the Australian Hearing Hub, the district is at the forefront of advancements in audiology, speech pathology, and related fields. As hearing loss becomes a growing concern, with one in four Australians predicted to experience it by 2050, Macquarie Park is playing a key role in raising awareness and fostering collaboration to address this important issue.

Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park marks a new chapter in Macquarie Park, rebranding from the former Courtyard by Marriott, Sydney North-Ryde. This transition to the Crowne Plaza brand by IHG introduces a premium offering that enhances the guest experience, combining modern amenities with tailored services for both business and leisure travellers.

Macquarie Park is Australia’s most innovative postcode - but inspiration requires caffeination! Connect MPID are asking the local community to spill the beans on their favourite local cafe spots.

Yesterday marked a key milestone for Sydney's transport network with the launch of the new Sydney Metro extension. This upgrade stretches from the city’s northwest through Macquarie Park and Sydney Harbour to Sydenham, significantly enhancing connectivity and setting the stage for improved travel across the city. 

The park will connect seamlessly to Macquarie Square and is being developed by John Holland. Future phases will include high-quality public amenities such as an amenities building, an amphitheatre, walkways, gardens, park furniture, and flexible open spaces.

The Australian Genome Foundry (AGF) unveiled its cutting-edge expanded facility, at a recent opening ceremony at the Macquarie University Art Gallery AGF’s operations will be supported over the next four years by an $11.5 million grant from the Federal Government’s NCRIS and Bioplatforms Australia. 

As the Paris 2024 Olympics come to an end and the Paralympic buzz begins, lets take a look at what’s been happening in Macquarie Park and what’s to come. 

The NextSense Centre for Innovation officially opened its doors in Macquarie Park innovation district with a key event on 6th August, marking a significant milestone in advancing accessibility for individuals with hearing and vision loss. 

Located in the heart of Macquarie Park, The Woolcock Clinic is a world-leading medical centre specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and breathing disorders. Their dedicated clinicians, are at the forefront of international sleep and respiratory research, ensuring patients get access to the very latest in medical care.

Are you healthcare professional looking to find out more about sleep medicine and what’s new in sleep research? The Woolcock institute is running an event on the 14th of August at their Macquarie Park campus.

The competition culminated in the recognition of Natalie Abraham, a talented 22-year-old Wadi Wadi and Walanga Muru artist from the South Coast of NSW. Natalie's winning piece, titled ‘Flames of the Dreamtime: Burning for Generations,’ reflects her deep connection to her heritage and her ongoing journey of healing through art. 

A Macquarie Park innovator is building two biomedical startups focused on prostate cancer detection through Minomic and GlyTherix focused on therapeutics through radiotherapy. 

Last week, WiSE announced their exciting launch of their new Early Pregnancy Assessment Service which is designed to provide caring and comprehensive support to women during the early stages of pregnancy. 

The NSW Government has just announced that the eagerly anticipated extension of the Metro line from Sydenham will open on 4th August promising faster and more efficient access to this hub of innovation and enterprise. 

The NSW Government has unveiled plans for the initial three accelerated Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Precincts, featuring a significant rezoning initiative for Macquarie Park that follow on from the Stage 1 rezoning. 

Today marks the commencement of NAIDOC Week, a significant occasion celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture across Australia.

Are you looking to expand your innovation skills? The Macquarie University Incubator, located in Australia’s original innovation district, are hosting a variety of useful seminars and events for up and coming innovators.

Meet a Macquarie Park entrepreneur looking to bring clean technology innovation in copper production to help accelerate the clean energy transition, Dave Sammut from Loop Hydrometallurgy. 

Macquarie University is marking its 60th anniversary with a tribute to its pioneering history, vibrant present, and bold future. As a cornerstone of Australia’s original innovation district, the university remains at the forefront of academic and technological advancement. 

The New South Wales Government presented its 2024-25 state budget on Tuesday, June 18th, outlining strategic investments across various sectors.  The budget aims to address economic challenges and promote growth through initiatives in infrastructure, healthcare and housing .