Campaign launched for more judges in Parramatta
WESTERN Sydney is being short-changed in the operation of the justice system by both Federal and State Governments, says a group of prominent business and community groups in the region.
Plan for 40 CCTV networks across Parramatta
FORTY nine crime prevention projects across NSW will receive more than $12.5 million as part of the $40 million National Crime Prevention Fund, including six projects worth a total of $1,085,438 in Parramatta.
Tax myths continue to plague small businesses
LONG-held tax myths continue to plague Australian small businesses, exposing many to substantial tax penalties, according to recent small business research.
Small business with a BIG voice
By Tony Eades Chairman, Sydney Hills Business Chamber
THERE were an estimated 161,260 actively trading businesses in Greater Western Sydney (GWS) as at June 2011, accounting for more than a third of the businesses in the Sydney Metropolitan Region.
Costco, IKEA headline new business park
By Red Dwyer
THE 531-hectare Marsden Park Employment Precinct is another step on the way to realising the ambition of Blacktown City Council for the city to be recognized as a regional city like Parramatta Penrith and Liverpool, according to the local government authority.
What makes the Wanderers sale different?
By Anthony Stavrinos
AFTER just one trailblazing year in the A-League, the NRMA Insurance Western Sydney Wanderers are on the market and the Football Federation Australia’s timing makes plenty of business sense.
Jobs and Skills Expo comes to town
THE Australian Government is bringing the Jobs and Skills Expos to Parramatta on Thursday, August 8 at Rose Hill Gardens Exhibition Hall.
Macquarie needs new roads to match growth
THE 75-square-kilometre Macquarie Park, Australia’s largest high-technology precinct requires substantial new infrastructure including new roads and open space to meet the needs of existing and future residents and workers.
CBA continues WSABE sponsorship
COMMONWEALTH Bank will continue as major partner of the 2013 Western Sydney Awards in Business Excellence (WSABE).
Diabetes and presenteeism threatens growth
By Mike Walls
PLANS to further develop Western Sydney as a hub for economic growth are unrealistic unless Australia takes the fight against chronic disease and ‘presenteeism’ more seriously, says the Australian Diabetes Council (ADC).
