BIG FUTURE IN ROBOTICS
Baxter the Robot still has potential
By Di Bartok
BAXTER is a well-built fellow with lovely blue eyes who has not quite reached his full potential.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM WSBA
Our tips for a stress-free festive season
By Melissa Harries
I DON’T think anyone would deny that Christmas is a stressful time of year.
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.
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.
CBA ABONDONS WEST
Reputation "trashed", says business
By Di Bartok
THE Commonwealth Bank’s decision to move an estimated 7,000 jobs out of Western Sydney into a $1 billion technology park in Redfern has shocked the business community and Parramatta Council.
FALLOUT FROM TERRORISM
How anxiety can be addressed
By Melissa Harries
AFTER 9/11 rates of anxiety reported by US citizens skyrocketed and never returned to baseline levels.
TAFE SKILLS AUDIT RESULTS
Supervisor jobs the hardest to fill
A REPORT into the skill needs of employers in Greater Western Sydney has found that some of the most difficult jobs to recruit into are supervisor and manager roles.
SWIMMING BACK AT THE LAKE
Lifeguards return to Lake Parramatta
WEEKEND and school holiday lifeguard patrols will return to the popular Lake Parramatta on Saturday, October 31.
ACCESS CIRCULATION CONTINUES TO GROW
New products, projects on the horizon
By Editor, Michael Walls
WESTERN Sydney Business Access (WSBA) remains the region’s fastest growing media resource for regional businesses.
FALLING ASLEEP ON THE JOB
Workers in tall buildings at risk
By Red Dwyer
EMPLOYEES in high-rise buildings risk falling asleep on the job at a time when emphasis is placed on workers’ productivity to boost the economy.