CHAMBERS BLOCK CBA
Blacktown, Parramatta vent their anger
By Di Bartok
THE CBA move out of Western Sydney will have a huge detrimental effect on family life in the west, Greater Blacktown Business Chamber said.
CHRISTMAS PARTY ETIQUETTE
Di's guide to dos and dont's
By Di Bartok
THE end of year office party is a great way for staff and bosses to get together and celebrate their hard-working year.
FBT and GST CONSEQUENCES
Avoiding the Xmas party tax hit
WITH Christmas approaching, many companies will be planning to reward their staff with a celebration and perhaps a gift to mark the end of the year.
OUTDOOR DINING FEES WAIVED
Hills fosters growing food scene
HILLS Council has waived application or rent fees for outdoor dining areas on Council footpaths for restaurant and café owners.
CBA ABONDONS WEST
Reputation "trashed", says business
By Di Bartok
THE Commonwealth Bank’s decision to move an estimated 7,000 jobs out of Western Sydney into a $1 billion technology park in Redfern has shocked the business community and Parramatta Council.
PROPERTY HOTSPOT: CAMELLIA PRECINCT
Massive change on Parramatta fringe
SITUATED on the eastern fringe of Parramatta, Camellia is set to undergo massive land use changes to cope with the predicted employment and population growth in the wider Parramatta area.
WORLD CLASS MEDICAL CENTRE
Health city plan for Westmead
WORK on the $900 million Westmead Hospital redevelopment that will create a world-class health city has started.
PENRITH TOURISM PUSH
Adventure City branding a winner
PENRITH City Council’s branding as the City as the Adventure Capital of NSW has won praise from the state’s peak tourism body and the Minister for Tourism, Trade and Major and Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres.
FALLOUT FROM TERRORISM
How anxiety can be addressed
By Melissa Harries
AFTER 9/11 rates of anxiety reported by US citizens skyrocketed and never returned to baseline levels.
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Client commitment drives success
THE Fitzpatrick Group has been recognised for its sector leadership winning the Small Business of the Year award at the OPTUS My Business Awards.
