Editors Picks
27 July 2017
2017 RED SHIELD APPEAL RESULTS
THE Salvation Army has extended a big thank you to the Australian public after $4,705,738 was raised around the country this weekend as part of the Red Shield Doorknock 2017.
23 July 2017
NEW SUPPORT FOR DEMENTIA
CONSTRUCTION of the $41M, 149-bed Opal Blacktown facility, in Kildare Road, is underway providing special support for people with dementia. About 10 per cent of Blacktown’s population is over 65, compared to 15 per cent nationally
23 July 2017
HOLIDAY INN ALMOST FINISHED
THE $24M expansion of the Holiday Inn, at North St Marys, is expected to be complete later this year. The expansion includes six stories comprising 123 rooms, a gym and business centre and meeting rooms. The property adjoins the St Marys Rugby League Club.
23 July 2017
NEW APARTMENTS AT PANTHERS
CONSTRUCTION of The Royce, the new retirement apartments for over 55s at Panthers Penrith, is officially underway. Retirement village operators Tulich will manage the property. Stage One of The Royce is due for completion by the end of 2018
22 July 2017
NEW WAREHOUSE PRECINCT
Work starts on $80M park
RED DWYER
CONSTRUCTION is underway of Stockland’s $80M Coopers Paddock Logistics Park at Warwick Farm.
12 July 2017
FAMILY-OWNED COOLIBAH HOTEL SOLD
FAMILY-owned hospitality operator the Vlandis Group has sold the Coolibah Hotel, in Merrylands – one of three Western Sydney pubs owned by the Vlandis Group – was sold to another local family-run operator for about $40M.
12 July 2017
THE FUTURE IS DRIVERLESS
Not driving, just multi-tasking
ED BLAKELY
THERE has been much speculation about the arrival of the driverless car. Speculation is over.