Elation and then despair in Wanderland
By Anthony Stavrinos
A FAIRYTALE A-League debut season for the NRMA Insurance Western Sydney Wanderers has sensationally delivered the Premier’s Plate, with the championship title up for grabs in this month’s finals series.
Drive to revitalise Wenty town centre
HOLROYD City Council is advocating for the Wentworthville Town Centre to be selected for the Urban Activation Precinct Program (UAPP) and Planning Reform Fund (PRF) grant.
Limited FREE tickets to business success event
By Anthony Stavrinos
“IT stands to reason that businesses are more likely to seek guidance on improving their performance when encountering a problem or crisis”, says executive business coach Ralph Anania.
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.
