Business rubbish bins a gold mine for identity thieves
A SURVEY of commercial rubbish bins in the Sydney metropolitan area has revealed that 11 percent contained personal confidential information readily accessible to passers-by and identity thieves.
Property windfall for Hills from Grey Gum Estate
A PROPERTY investment made in the 1960s has helped secure The Hills Shire Council’s financial future, says Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne.
Parramatta the state's most liveable suburb, says report
THE new Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) report ranks Parramatta as the state’s most liveable suburb.
Commuting times could be slashed with smart work centres
WESTERN Sydney residents could save over an hour in their daily commuting times if they had access to “smart work centres,” a report has found.
CBD intersection transforms into $200m investment hub
By Red Dwyer
A FORMER nondescript intersection on the outer limits of downtown Parramatta has become a hub of employment and investment – approximately $200 million worth of construction is underway or proposed.
Green light for Norwest Private Hospital extension proposal
HILLS Shire Councillors have backed a proposed expansion of Norwest Private Hospital.
What do women want? Expo has the answers
AN exciting expo for women, the first of its kind in NSW, will be held at Penrith in March.
Neglected Nepean River to drive rebirth of Penrith CBD
By Red Dwyer
THE Nepean River will be used as a catalyst to revitalise the Penrith CBD and the life of the city over a 20-year period.
GWSRR discusses Aged Care and Retirement Living: issues and priorities
THE February 2014 Greater Western Sydney Regional Round table (GWSRR) discussed Aged Care and Retirement Living at a special session held at the Parramatta Parkroyal Hotel. The GWSRR is collaboration between Western Sydney Business access and Adjunct Professor Jim Taggart OAM.
Mayor calls on PM to end airport frustration
HILLS Mayor, Dr Michelle Byrne has called on Prime Minister Tony Abbott to make a decision about a second Sydney airport and “get Sydney moving.”
