TECH PREDICTIONS 2015
Print lives on and drones rule the skies
By Kate Hill, Deloitte Private
THE Deloitte Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Predictions for 2015 flag in-store smartphone payments increasing and print is not dead yet at least when it comes to books.
THE ORGANISED MIND
10 steps to conquering information overload
By Laura Shin
WE'VE all heard the phrase “information overload.” It reminds us of tweets, texts, emails, the endless stream of interesting articles on Facebook, those viral videos we can’t help but click on, the numerous phone photos and videos we take, Secret posts, fleeting Snapchat photos and more.
STATE ELECTION PREDICTIONS
Queensland results change everything
By Di Bartok
HOLDING on to the traditional western Sydney Labor seats it had grabbed at the 2011 election was always going to be difficult for the Liberals, but Queensland’s state election result has further dulled the Baird government’s chances in the region.
PARRAMATTA HIGH RISE
18 proposals seeking council approval
THE high-rise “boom” in the Parramatta CBD continues apace with 18 proposals before council seeking approval for buildings ranging between 30 storeys and 85 storeys.
HOLROYD DEVELOPMENT BOOM
Quiet achiever predicts $1B in new projects
By Mike Walls
WESTERN Sydney’s quiet achiever, Holroyd City Council is predicting a record $1B worth of development for the city in the 2014 – 2015 financial year.
PARKROYAL EXPANSION PLAN
90 new rooms in $25M redevelopment
PAN Pacific Hotels Group has announced plans for a multi-million dollar extension of iconic Parramatta Parkroyal hotel includes 90 new rooms and dining spaces.
SMALL BUSINESS EXPO
Tips for cutting red tape for business owners
THE Sydney Hills Small Business Exchange Expo to be held on March 11 at Norwest Business Park aims to assist businesses deal with challenges of running and owning a business.
OUTDOOR SMOKING BAN
New laws come into effect in six months
FROM July 6 2015, all commercial outdoor dining areas in NSW, including hotels, clubs, restaurants and cafes will be smoke-free.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT
NFP business help group needs support
By Di Bartok
WITH time running out on their state government grant, an organisation that helps vital social enterprise businesses is looking for corporate sponsorship.
NORTH WEST RAIL LINK
Tunnel burrows through to Norwest Station
NSW Premier Mike Baird says the North West Rail Link is running ahead of schedule and $300 million under budget, as the landmark project reached another major tunnelling milestone.
