Western Sydney, workplace of the future?
AS part of Deloitte’s commitment to Western Sydney, the professional services firm is bringing together a group of influential leaders from commerce, academia and government to unlock the potential of the region as a place to live, work and invest.
Give us justice: Shortfall of judges hurting region
By Red Dwyer
A GROUP of prominent people and organisations say Western Sydney is being “short changed” by poor access to the justice system – at a mounting cost and inconvenience to the regional community.
GWSRR: Leadership: definitions and issues
THE Greater Western Sydney Regional Roundtable (GWSRR) is an initiative of Adjunct Professor Jim Taggart OAM and Western Sydney Business Access (WSBA) that brings together people of influence in the region to discuss and share insights that impact upon the region for the purposes of public education. GWSRRs are held bi-monthly. This GWSRR was held at the Parramatta Parkroyal Hotel in August on the subject of: Leadership: Definitions and Challenges. Following is an edited transcript of this GWSRR. All photos by Milestones Photography. Attendees: Dr Jim Taggart OAM (chairman), Karl Gessner (Deloitte), Luke Coleman I(Parramatta Stadium), Steve Phillips (3-steps Consulting), Michael Edgar (Hills Shire Council), David O'Neil (Castle Hill RSL), Chris Hekeik (Mode Media), Michael Walls (WSBA), Lyall Gorman (Western Sydney Wanderers) and John Robertson (Leader of the NSW Opposition).
Health and wellbeing the focus
MEMBERS and guests of The Sydney Hills Business Chamber were treated to an insight into why mental health and wellbeing is so important to delivering energy and productivity in the work day.
Unease over sale of Wanderers
By Anthony Stavrinos
FOR what’s meant to be a confidential process, the sale of the Western Sydney Wanderers is generating an impressive number of sensational headlines.
Forget Hollywood or Bollywood, we have Parrawood
By Red Dwyer
THE rolling out of the red carpet by Parramatta City Council to the movie and TV sectors is paying off with a spectacular increase in the number of films, TV shows and commercials shot in the city.
Mars Rover linked to Sydney Olympic Park
PARTS found in the Curiosity Mars Rover currently trekking slowly to its primary target, Mount Sharp, were developed and manufactured in Sydney Olympic Park.
Summit shows depth of business relationships
By Dr Michelle Byrne
Hills Shire Mayor
IN the Sydney Hills, we’re lucky to have such an active, engaged and valuable business community. This is mirrored by the wonderful work of the Sydney Hills Business Chamber.
Experience tournament golf in your own community
WITH less than three months until the 2013 Gloria Jean’s Coffees NSW Open kicks off at Castle Hill Country Club, tournament organisers Golf NSW is delighted that planning for the championship is well on track.
New Hills arts centre a step closer
HILLS Shire Council has awarded a tender to Auscorp Corporations to build an amphitheatre outdoor stage, subject to Heritage Council approval, at Bella Vista Farm Park.
