Consultation and simplicity with new planning system
By Geoff Lee
State Member for Parramatta
THE construction industry is a key economic driver for Western Sydney and NSW yet we have a 30 year old planning system that lacks transparency, timeliness and fairness.
FEDERAL Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP has welcomed proposals for light commercial use at the Richmond RAAF Base.
Back to the future with light rail to the Hills
HILLS Mayor, Dr Michelle Byrne has welcomed Parramatta City Council’s feasibility study into a proposed Western Sydney Light Rail Network, describing it as a case of back to the future.
Metro strategy supports cities of the west
By Geoff Lee
THE release of the NSW Government’s Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031 is great news for Western Sydney.
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Western Sydney the "new liberal heartland"
By Anthony Stavrinos
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard’s five-day visit to Western Sydney, where she stayed at the Rooty Hill RSL, started on the first Sunday of the month, rallying a thousand Labor supporters at the University of Western Sydney.
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Managing waste is big business for councils
WASTE management is a core issue for local government and it’s no surprise that two western Sydney councils have started the year with very different messages about the value residents were getting from services.
Increased confidence in city jobs growth
By John Chedidd
Lord Mayor of Parramatta
IN a further sign of confidence in Parramatta’s growth, the NSW Bureau of Transport Statistics (BTS) have revised their employment forecasts for the City to be more in line with Parramatta City Council’s jobs target.
