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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.
CBD campus for professionals
By Clr John Chedid
PROFESSIONALS working in the Parramatta CBD will soon be able to access university courses during their lunch break, when the University of New England opens up its new Church Street campus.
Holroyd attracting investors
By Clr Ross Grove
AT a time where building work across the metro basin is fairly scarce, local councils should be competing to attract, rather than restrict, investment in their local communities.
Dealing with future growth
By Clr Dr Michelle Byrne
THERE is no doubt that Sydney is growing, and at The Hills Shire Council we are aware that we will need to accommodate our share of Sydney’s future growth. But what will it mean for our Shire?
Kids key to economic future
By John Robertson
NSW Opposition Leader
WESTERN Sydney is one of Australia's most important and growing regional economies.
Parramatta's heritage potential
By Geoff Lee
State Member for Parramatta
AT the State of the Region address Premier Barry O'Farrell gave the 'green light' for a Parramatta Heritage Precinct Master Plan.
