SURVEY: Australians aware, but don't act on super
NEW research commissioned by Club Plus Super, an industry super fund with over one hundred thousand members across Australia, shows that an increasing number of Australians are becoming aware of the amount of super they need to comfortably retire but most are still failing to act on that realisation.
TRENDS: Businesses focus on interpersonal skills
As Australian businesses launch into their 2013 plans the trending in corporate training reflects a country focussed on leadership, enhancing interpersonal relationships and achieving growth through sales and effective leadership.
Grand vision for regional arts precinct
By Mike Walls
A MULTIMILLION dollar vision to transform the Riverside Theatre to a world-class arts and entertainment precinct to service Greater Western Sydney has been endorsed by Parramatta City Council.
Two-speed economy reflected in office market
DEMAND from the corporate big end of town for Parramatta office space remains relatively strong compared to that of the SME sector, according to the latest LJH Commercial Australian Property Market Monitor.
Glass ceiling a myth, says Chamber chief
PARRMATTA Chamber of Commerce president Stephanie Dale has climbed the male-dominated corporate ladder to access the elusive board room and has strong views on the often-coined glass ceiling.
Western Sydney the "new liberal heartland"
By Anthony Stavrinos
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard’s five-day visit to Western Sydney, where she stayed at the Rooty Hill RSL, started on the first Sunday of the month, rallying a thousand Labor supporters at the University of Western Sydney.
Confusion over city alfresco smoking ban
By Anthony Stavrinos
PARRAMATTA Council’s controversial decision to overturn a smoking ban has drawn criticism from some quarters, but the councillor responsible said it provided restaurants, the community and cafes with choice.
A Night With The Stars raises $40,000 for sport
MORE than 300 people packed the Lyceum at Castle Hill RSL on February 24, for western Sydney’s premier celebrity sports dinner “A Night With The Stars” in support of the Western Sydney Academy of Sport.
Quest for building relationship excellence
By Mike Walls
THE Quest serviced apartment group recently celebrated the opening of their Sydney Olympic Park property. The group has plans to develop another 10 properties across NSW by 2014 including one at Liverpool.
Managing waste is big business for councils
WASTE management is a core issue for local government and it’s no surprise that two western Sydney councils have started the year with very different messages about the value residents were getting from services.
