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MAYOR SLAMS AIRPORT PLANNING
Residents "treated with contempt"
By Di Bartok
THE people of Western Sydney have been “treated with contempt” in the Badgery’s Creek airport EIS process, says Blacktown Mayor Stephen Bali.
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FIGHT FOR CBD PARKING
Businesses would suffer, says Chamber
PARRAMATTA Chamber of Commerce president Michael Mekhitarian has called for a comprehensive parking strategy for the CBD in light of council’s renewed focus on a plan to take away 800 car-parking spaces.
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EXCLUSIVE: REMEMBERING ANITA COBBY
Nightmare on Newton Rd
IT’S the 30th anniversary of Anita Cobby’s tragic abduction and murder.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
