Mayor calls for Richmond airport capacity
THE possibility of the Richmond RAAF base being used as a temporary second Sydney airport has been welcomed by Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne.
Diversity lags behind as business ignores benefits
A NEW survey reveals many organisations are still at the foundation stage of their diversity programs and have a declining focus on diversity strategy.
Measuring the magic of successful companies
WHAT’S the magic ingredient that makes some companies employers of choice and leaves others fighting for the scraps?
Funding for regional tennis centre
THE Government has pledged $9.5 million to a new $20 million Regional Tennis Centre in Blacktown, which will provide first class playing facilities for the local community and the next generation of tennis stars.
Campaign launched for more judges in Parramatta
WESTERN Sydney is being short-changed in the operation of the justice system by both Federal and State Governments, says a group of prominent business and community groups in the region.
Plan for 40 CCTV networks across Parramatta
FORTY nine crime prevention projects across NSW will receive more than $12.5 million as part of the $40 million National Crime Prevention Fund, including six projects worth a total of $1,085,438 in Parramatta.
Tax myths continue to plague small businesses
LONG-held tax myths continue to plague Australian small businesses, exposing many to substantial tax penalties, according to recent small business research.
Small business with a BIG voice
By Tony Eades Chairman, Sydney Hills Business Chamber
THERE were an estimated 161,260 actively trading businesses in Greater Western Sydney (GWS) as at June 2011, accounting for more than a third of the businesses in the Sydney Metropolitan Region.
Costco, IKEA headline new business park
By Red Dwyer
THE 531-hectare Marsden Park Employment Precinct is another step on the way to realising the ambition of Blacktown City Council for the city to be recognized as a regional city like Parramatta Penrith and Liverpool, according to the local government authority.
What makes the Wanderers sale different?
By Anthony Stavrinos
AFTER just one trailblazing year in the A-League, the NRMA Insurance Western Sydney Wanderers are on the market and the Football Federation Australia’s timing makes plenty of business sense.
