Govt pulls plug on NBN in key suburbs, says Owens
By Anthony Stavrinos
NOT too long ago, the Coalition was romancing Sydney’s west, pronouncing its love for the region in the lead-up to the federal election and urging a ballot box-massacre of Labor MPs.
Penrith forms corporation to manage CBD revamp
By Red Dwyer
Penrith City Council has formed a more professional body to manage the numerous challenges facing the city centre. Council has established the Penrith CBD Corporation (PCBDC) to replace the Penrith City Centre Association, which underwent a period of “upheaval and change” in the previous 12 months.
All-star line-up for Gloria Jean’s Coffees NSW Open Castle Hill
By Belinda Hill
THE field for the 2013 Gloria Jean’s Coffees NSW Open, to be played at Castle Hill Country Club from November 21 – 24 is taking shape with an impressive list of entrants.
Holroyd residents favour new aquatic centre over revamp
PLANS for an aquatic wellness centre at Holroyd are underway, with Holroyd City Council moving to progress planning, design and funding options at a recent council meeting.
Penrith businesses told to get smart with digital matters
THE failure of business operators in Penrith to become digital literate will leave them at the mercy of their “smart” competitors and lead to their demise.
Police presence in city draws business praise
THE introduction of high visibility policing through Parramatta’s CBD has drawn praise from the City’s business community.
Confidence replaces defensive strategies as CFOs advocate risk
By Kate Hill, Deloitte Western Sydney
SPRING has certainly sprung and with it a rebound in confidence amongst Australia’s least exuberant group, chief financial officers (CFOs).
How Gen X is driving an acreage property boom across Australia
By John Lindeman
EVERY generation of Australians has left its individual and indelible imprint on the housing market, but it is the current generation of Baby Boomers and their children who are about to make the biggest impacts ever on the demand for acreage properties. John Lindeman, Chief Property Consultant at Property Power Partners explains why and where this is likely to happen.
Asbestos fears delay footpath building program in Hills
WORK on Hills Council footpath program has been delayed after Telstra admitted that telecommunication pits located on many streets around Australia may contain asbestos.
NSW Bushfires: Pilot dies, Princess laments as blazes continue
By Anthony Stavrinos
THE pilot killed while assisting fire fighting efforts on the NSW South Coast has been identified by the Rural Fire Service as David Black.
