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SUPPORT FOR CITY BEACH
Asset activation is good, says KPMG
PARRAMATTA Council’s draft plans for the CBD and river foreshore has been welcomed by an executive of the city’s largest corporations, KPMG.
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VISION FOR PARRAMATTA FUTURE
Beach, cafes and new ferry wharf
By Di Bartok
A RIVERSIDE “beach”, swish cafes, a new sleek ferry wharf and tall buildings that allow sun on the streets are all part of Parramatta Council’s vision of the future.
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CANCER TREATMENT BOOST
Ingham unveils flagship research
THE Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research has unveiled its flagship MRI-Linac cancer research technology at a special event recently.
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RISKS OF VERBAL CONTRACTS
Understand what needs to be done
By John Glover
CEO Pendragon
A CONTRACT is a verbal or written agreement to do work in exchange for some benefit, usually a payment. The agreement is able to be enforced in the courts.
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GLOBAL EXPANDS TO USA
World orthopaedic market has a GWS player
WESTERN Sydney based orthopaedic implant manufacturer, Global Orthopaedic Technology, is showcasing Australian innovation after launching exports of its locally designed and produced Paragon™hip stem into the US – the world’s largest orthopaedic market.
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BE ALERT BUT NOT ALARMED
Police and community call for calm
COMMUNITY leaders and police have joined forces to look at various ways of coping with disengaged youth and anti-Muslim sentiment in the wake of the recent attack on police in Victoria.
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PARRAMATTA SQUARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Makeover for historic meeting place
PARRAMATTA’S historic meeting place, Centenary Square, has been opened by Lord Mayor John Chedid, with celebrations including fireworks, live entertainment and a show-stopping lighting and water display.
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SALE OF TOBACCO TO MINORS
Three GWS relailers convicted
INVESTIGATIONS by Western Sydney LHD environmental health officers into the sale of tobacco to minors have led to the conviction of three local retailers.
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EVOLVE OPENS NEW COMPLEX
User-friendly housing for disabled
EVOLVE Housing, in conjunction with project partner Northcott has opened a new, state-of-art $2.3 million housing complex in Western Sydney, supporting people with disability lead independent lives.
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OUR KIDS AND TECHNOLOGY
What reserach tells us about tablet use
By Joan Stone
Director Cubbyhouse Childcare
IPAD and tablet ownership has more than doubled in the past few years – and as many parents are finding, children are highly proficient at using them.
