STATE ELECTION PREDICTIONS
Queensland results change everything
By Di Bartok
HOLDING on to the traditional western Sydney Labor seats it had grabbed at the 2011 election was always going to be difficult for the Liberals, but Queensland’s state election result has further dulled the Baird government’s chances in the region.
PARRAMATTA HIGH RISE
18 proposals seeking council approval
THE high-rise “boom” in the Parramatta CBD continues apace with 18 proposals before council seeking approval for buildings ranging between 30 storeys and 85 storeys.
HOLROYD DEVELOPMENT BOOM
Quiet achiever predicts $1B in new projects
By Mike Walls
WESTERN Sydney’s quiet achiever, Holroyd City Council is predicting a record $1B worth of development for the city in the 2014 – 2015 financial year.
PARKROYAL EXPANSION PLAN
90 new rooms in $25M redevelopment
PAN Pacific Hotels Group has announced plans for a multi-million dollar extension of iconic Parramatta Parkroyal hotel includes 90 new rooms and dining spaces.
SMALL BUSINESS EXPO
Tips for cutting red tape for business owners
THE Sydney Hills Small Business Exchange Expo to be held on March 11 at Norwest Business Park aims to assist businesses deal with challenges of running and owning a business.
OUTDOOR SMOKING BAN
New laws come into effect in six months
FROM July 6 2015, all commercial outdoor dining areas in NSW, including hotels, clubs, restaurants and cafes will be smoke-free.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT
NFP business help group needs support
By Di Bartok
WITH time running out on their state government grant, an organisation that helps vital social enterprise businesses is looking for corporate sponsorship.
NORTH WEST RAIL LINK
Tunnel burrows through to Norwest Station
NSW Premier Mike Baird says the North West Rail Link is running ahead of schedule and $300 million under budget, as the landmark project reached another major tunnelling milestone.
FUTURE OF INTERNET
It's going to disappear, says Google boss
GOOGLE boss Eric Schmidt has shared his vision for the future of the internet he believes it’s going to disappear.
FOLEY VISITS TOONGABBIE
Region needs smart jobs in every suburb
NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley met with representatives from business, research and educational institutions in Western Sydney on Friday to discuss Labor’s priority to create more smart jobs in the suburbs.
