Great cities attract great universities
By Geoff Lee, State Member for Parramatta
ONE of the hallmarks of great cities is that they have great universities. For this reason I applaud the news that the University of Western Sydney (UWS) will soon open its own campus in Parramatta’s CBD.
Why I support a bigger picture for our stadium
By Geoff Lee, State Member for Parramatta
WE need a world class venue for world-class events. The stadium needs to be expanded and upgraded. The success of the Western Sydney Wanderer’s first season has brought this into sharp focus.
Business unites to retain our ferry service
By Cr John Chedid
Parramatta Lord Mayor
PARRAMATTA’S business community has joined Council in opposing state Government’s planned reductions to the City’s iconic river ferry service.
Budget that delivers relief for business
By Geoff Lee
State Member for Parramatta
TREASURER Mike Baird handed down his third budget last month and described NSW‘s finances with cautious optimism.
By Nick Economou
Senior Lecturer, School of Political and Social Inquiry at Monash University
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.
