PREMIER UNITES REGION
London style authority preferred
By Anthony Stavrinos
NSW Premier Mike Baird says he is proud to have oversight of Western Sydney among his upgraded responsibilities after shocking ICAC developments elevated him into the top job.
DEMYSTIFYING THE CLOUD
Multiple solutions for integration and mobility
By Kate Hill
Partner Deloitte Western Sydney
OUT of 10 client meetings the “Cloud” is mentioned in one way or another in at least eight. Whether it is business owners looking for cost savings and flexibility for their organisations or grappling with how they can respond to competition from new entrants whose business is entirely cloud based.
WANDERERS LOSE A-LEAGUE FINAL
Team regroups for Asian Champions League bid
By Angelo Risso
BRISBANE Roar have won a record third A-League title after breaking Western Sydney Wanderers' hearts with an extra time winner in front of a packed Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.
CROWN CLOCKS 300 PRE-SALES
Residential tower meets lifestyle growth
CROWN Group has sold its 300th apartment at its landmark Parramatta residential tower, V by Crown.
LIVERPOOL WOOS INVESTORS
City transformation the catalyst
By Red Dwyer
LIVERPOOL City Council is looking to invest over $15 million to transform the city centre into a place that that will encourage business to invest and people to visit.
THE BUSINESS OF WANDERLAND
Major sponsor offers more than just dollars
By Anthony Stavrinos
NRMA Insurance’s decision to become Western Sydney Wanderer’s first naming rights/major sponsor in a three year deal, will go down in history as a marketing masterstroke.
FALLING ON THEIR SWORDS
ICAC brings into focus politcian's difficulties
By Geoff Lee
Member for Parramatta
BARRY O’Farrell’s shock resignation as Premier over his evidence at the ICAC about receipt of a bottle of wine in 2011 brings into sharp-focus the difficulties that politicians face.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND BUSINESS
Why collaboration is in its infancy
SOCIAL media has become a ubiquitous part of modern life, and in a trend dubbed Enterprise 2.0, the world of business has embraced it as well.
SALUTING OUR CHAMPIONS
Celebrate The West honours achievement
COMMUNITY spirit, looking after each other and gratitude were the sentiments of the day at the annual Celebrate the West luncheon held recently.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
How the 80/20 rule applies to stress
By Dr John Hinwood
YOU are experiencing a beautiful day, everything is flowing, the people you are connecting with are a joy to be with, the birds are chirping, it’s warm, a gentle breeze is blowing, you’re not feeling stressed in any way.