GWS Mayoral elections
Popular votes restricted to two regions
By Di Bartok
THERE are two western Sydney councils that did not have mayoral elections in September - Liverpool and Fairfield.
GLOBAL EXPANDS TO USA
World orthopaedic market has a GWS player
WESTERN Sydney based orthopaedic implant manufacturer, Global Orthopaedic Technology, is showcasing Australian innovation after launching exports of its locally designed and produced Paragon™hip stem into the US – the world’s largest orthopaedic market.
WANDERERS MAKE HISTORY
Win over FC Seoul secures ACL final birth
WESTERN Sydney Wanderers have booked a place in the decider of their maiden campaign in the Asian Champions League (ACL), with a 2-0 victory over FC Seoul at Parramatta Stadium on Wednesday night.
PRIORITY FOR HERITAGE SITE
$2B redevelopment to include 6,000 homes
By Di Bartok
A PART of Parramatta that few apart from heritage lovers even knew existed is on the road to widespread recognition with a $2 billion state government plan.
BE ALERT BUT NOT ALARMED
Police and community call for calm
COMMUNITY leaders and police have joined forces to look at various ways of coping with disengaged youth and anti-Muslim sentiment in the wake of the recent attack on police in Victoria.
PARRAMATTA SQUARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Makeover for historic meeting place
PARRAMATTA’S historic meeting place, Centenary Square, has been opened by Lord Mayor John Chedid, with celebrations including fireworks, live entertainment and a show-stopping lighting and water display.
WSABE WINNERS CELEBRATE
Give youth a chance says Garrard
By Di Bartok
THERE was a lot of back-slapping at the celebratory cocktail party for the WSABE winners and sponsors at the end of September - but also a serious message.
MAJOR HAWKESBURY UPGRADE
New Grose River bridge closer to reality
A NEW Grose River Bridge is the cornerstone of a $55 million infrastructure package being proposed as part of the heritage-listed Redbank housing development at North Richmond.
GARAGE SALE TRAIL
Fun day of buying and selling
HOUSEHOLDS, schools and community groups are invited to join hundreds of thousands of Australians across the country on Saturday, October 25 by taking part in the Garage Sale Trail.
COUNCILS COURT PARTNERSHIP
Outer west considers strategic alliance
BLUE Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith Councils are considering forming a strategic alliance to best represent the common interests of their communities.
