Penrith businesses told to get smart with digital matters
THE failure of business operators in Penrith to become digital literate will leave them at the mercy of their “smart” competitors and lead to their demise.
Police presence in city draws business praise
THE introduction of high visibility policing through Parramatta’s CBD has drawn praise from the City’s business community.
Confidence replaces defensive strategies as CFOs advocate risk
By Kate Hill, Deloitte Western Sydney
SPRING has certainly sprung and with it a rebound in confidence amongst Australia’s least exuberant group, chief financial officers (CFOs).
How Gen X is driving an acreage property boom across Australia
By John Lindeman
EVERY generation of Australians has left its individual and indelible imprint on the housing market, but it is the current generation of Baby Boomers and their children who are about to make the biggest impacts ever on the demand for acreage properties. John Lindeman, Chief Property Consultant at Property Power Partners explains why and where this is likely to happen.
Asbestos fears delay footpath building program in Hills
WORK on Hills Council footpath program has been delayed after Telstra admitted that telecommunication pits located on many streets around Australia may contain asbestos.
NSW Bushfires: Pilot dies, Princess laments as blazes continue
By Anthony Stavrinos
THE pilot killed while assisting fire fighting efforts on the NSW South Coast has been identified by the Rural Fire Service as David Black.
Economic strategies of Liverpool, Penrith unclear, says chamber
THE location of government departments in Parramatta, Penrith and Liverpool has a key role in creating jobs and making each regional city a strategic hub and a magnet for attracting business.
Gloria Jeans Coffee NSW Open in full swing
WITH a summer of golf fast approaching, preparations are heating up for the 2013 Gloria Jean’s Coffees NSW Open to be held at Castle Hill Country Club on November 21-24.
Pirtek secure naming rights to Parramatta Stadium
SPORTS Minister Gabrielle Upton, has joined Venues NSW Chairman John Quayle and Pirtek CEO Stephen Dutton to announce Pirtek as the new naming rights sponsor for Parramatta Stadium.