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09 December 2022
BUSWAYS RECOGNISED FOR TRANSPORT INNOVATION
From humble beginnings to industry leader
AUSTRALIAN bus operator Busways has been recognised as a leader in public transport innovation and sustainability winning the 2022 BusNSW Environment and Innovation Award at BusNSW Industry Gala Dinner.
AUSTRALIAN bus operator Busways has been recognised as a leader in public transport innovation and sustainability winning the 2022 BusNSW Environment and Innovation Award at BusNSW Industry Gala Dinner.
07 December 2022
COUNCIL ENDORSES ST MARYS TOWN CENTRE PLAN
THE future of St Marys is looking bright with Penrith City Council taking a significant step forward in establishing its vision for the area.
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22 November 2022
$905M HELP PACKAGE TO TAXI LICENCE HOLDERS
NSW package most generous in Australia
THE NSW Government has presented a final assistance package to NSW taxi licence holders, offering assistance payments worth a total of $905M.
THE NSW Government has presented a final assistance package to NSW taxi licence holders, offering assistance payments worth a total of $905M.
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22 November 2022
WHY THE DAYS OF BANK LOYALTY ARE OVER
Trust an issue as online captures hearts
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM
Once the bastions of Australian society, traditional banks are now ‘on the nose’ with customers according to new research.
Once the bastions of Australian society, traditional banks are now ‘on the nose’ with customers according to new research.
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30 September 2022
BLACKTOWN COUNCIL RATES SET TO RISE
As cash reserves climb to $800M
BLACKTOWN City Council is proposing that residential rates increase by 20% from about $1,100 to $1,330 (average) and for businesses by 25% plus the additional waste and storm water levies for all properties over the next two years.
BLACKTOWN City Council is proposing that residential rates increase by 20% from about $1,100 to $1,330 (average) and for businesses by 25% plus the additional waste and storm water levies for all properties over the next two years.
28 September 2022
EXTRA CHEERS FOR THE BATTLE OF THE WEST
THE NSW Government has extended trading hours for venues across the State for the National Rugby League (NRL) Grand Final this Sunday.
27 September 2022
PENRITH COUNCIL APPOINTS INTERIM GM
PENRITH City Council has today appointed former General Manager Alan Stoneham as Interim General Manager from Tuesday, 4 October 2022, to continue carriage of the projects and programs underway across the City.
The news follows last week’s announced departure by Council’s current General Manager, Warwick Winn.
Mr Stoneham is well placed to return at a critical point in Penrith’s revitalisation, having been at the forefront of the master planning and development prior to Mr Winn’s appointment.
Mr Stoneham worked at Council for 43 years, including 10 years as General Manager, until his retirement in August 2018.
Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said the Council formed the view during Monday night’s Ordinary Meeting that it would be best for Mr Stoneham to temporarily take the reins at Council given the multiple City-shaping projects that are unfolding across our City.
“Penrith Council is dear to Alan’s heart, and he tells me he's pleased to have the opportunity to reconnect with the projects he was so passionate about during his previous stint as General Manager.
“I know the organisation will be in safe hands with Alan while we carry out the recruitment for Mr Winn’s replacement, it’s great for staff as they’re familiar with him while also providing a level of independence for the recruitment process ” Cr Hitchen said.
Mr Stoneham said he is looking forward to being back at Penrith Council, catching up with staff and the community, and getting on with the job.
“I’m really excited to be temporarily coming back to Penrith Council, I really enjoyed my time at Council and am looking forward to seeing the staff and where the incredible City-shaping projects are up to,” Mr Stoneham said.
Current General Manager Warwick Winn will finish in the role at the end of this week, after which time he will take some leave before commencing his new role at Eurobodalla Shire Council. Recruitment for Mr Winn’s replacement will commence shortly.
