GOOD GOVERNANCE
Effective boards are built on commitment
WHILE getting the basics of good governance right, such as implementing smooth processes and clearly identifying each person’s roles and responsibilities, are factors that can make or break a board, the development of a truly effective board is founded on a myriad of important elements that go far beyond the basics.
HALL OF FAME WINNERS
Leadership for future generations
By Hardeep Girn
Managing Director, Know My Life
I RECENTLY met family members of two well-known and very successful Australian businesses, the Canberra Airport Group and Servcorp.
SYDNEY SCIENCE PARK
12,000 jobs, 3,400 new homes
THE Sydney Science Park proposal is expected to see 12,000 jobs created and 3,400 new dwellings built.
FIND A FURRY FRIEND
Peak time for Animal Companion Shelter
THE time leading up to Christmas is a peak time for one of the region's most popular animal shelters.
NATIONAL THEATRE OF PARRAMATTA
Principal arts organisation launched
IT is not every day that a new Australian theatre company opens its doors, but after many years of planning, National Theatre of Parramatta was launched on November 19 as a major contributor to the nation’s artistic landscape.
NATIONAL SCIENCE, INNOVATION AGENDA
How it will turbo charge Western Sydney
By Paul Van Bergen and David Pring
Partners KPMG Parramatta
THE Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA), issued on Monday, aims to boost innovation - especially to create new businesses. There are some significant tax changes to be aware of.
OUTDOOR DINING FEES WAIVED
Hills fosters growing food scene
HILLS Council has waived application or rent fees for outdoor dining areas on Council footpaths for restaurant and café owners.