HOW COUNCIL MERGERS IMPACT WEST
Parramatta slams "political farce"
By Di Bartok
“A FARCE, a political farce” is how Parramatta Lord Mayor Paul Garrard has described the State Government’s planned forced mergers of councils.
SYDNEY SCIENCE PARK
12,000 jobs, 3,400 new homes
THE Sydney Science Park proposal is expected to see 12,000 jobs created and 3,400 new dwellings built.
FIND A FURRY FRIEND
Peak time for Animal Companion Shelter
THE time leading up to Christmas is a peak time for one of the region's most popular animal shelters.
WORLD CLASS RIVER FORESHORE
Council acquires key properties
PARRAMATTA City Council has moved closer to realising its vision of creating a world-class river foreshore.
LIVERPOOL LAYS DOWN CHALLENGE
Explore the NEW frontier
By Red Dwyer
LIVERPOOL has issued the challenge to all and sundry: “Explore a new frontier – The Great South West”.
TALE OF TWO CITIES
Amsterdam and Chicago experiences
By Di Bartok
HIGHLIGHT of the Smart City Summit were the addresses from two smart city experts from overseas- Frans Anton Vermast from Amsterdam and John Tolva from Chicago - who spoke about their cities’ experiences in becoming more liveable.
NATIONAL SCIENCE, INNOVATION AGENDA
How it will turbo charge Western Sydney
By Paul Van Bergen and David Pring
Partners KPMG Parramatta
THE Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA), issued on Monday, aims to boost innovation - especially to create new businesses. There are some significant tax changes to be aware of.
CHAMBERS BLOCK CBA
Blacktown, Parramatta vent their anger
By Di Bartok
THE CBA move out of Western Sydney will have a huge detrimental effect on family life in the west, Greater Blacktown Business Chamber said.
CHRISTMAS PARTY ETIQUETTE
Di's guide to dos and dont's
By Di Bartok
THE end of year office party is a great way for staff and bosses to get together and celebrate their hard-working year.
FBT and GST CONSEQUENCES
Avoiding the Xmas party tax hit
WITH Christmas approaching, many companies will be planning to reward their staff with a celebration and perhaps a gift to mark the end of the year.
