MO’S RIDING A WAVE OF GOOD KARMA
Blacktown events promoter tackles risks head on
By James Preston
EVERY successful entrepreneur must take a risk. They must leap hurdles, dodge pitfalls and be prepared to play with fire and in this sense Western Sydney entertainment mogul Mohammed Alhaj Al Gala is a man who can only be described as a pyromaniac.
NEW AGE TRAVEL AT BLACKTOWN
Atura takes a fresh take on traditional accommodation
ATURA Hotels has delivered a fresh take on the mid-market travel experience with the opening of its Blacktown property.
PUBLIC SERVANT BONANZA
But key areas miss out in Premier's relocation of 3,000 jobs
By Red Dwyer
LIVERPOOL has its plea answered, Parramatta and Penrith are happy, Campbelltown misses out, and Blacktown wants much more.
Nice idea but Penrith rejects theme park proposal
By Red Dwyer
WHILE it would be” highly beneficial” for a quality theme park to be established in Penrith and the tourism and jobs benefits it would bring, Penrith City Council said it did not have the expertise, capacity or funding to undertake a comprehensive feasibility study for a specific theme park.
Is your job making you sick? Free webinar may help
A GALLUP study on job engagement conducted in 142 countries has found that only 13% of employees worldwide are engaged in their jobs.
Boom times for GWS housing approvals
THE Liverpool, Parramatta and The Hills local government areas accounted for the highest number of housing approvals in Western Sydney for the period July-December 2013.
Premier says government will relocate 3,000 jobs to region
PREMIER Barry O’Farrell told business leaders last week that the Government will relocate more than 3,000 public service jobs to Parramatta and Western Sydney.
Ingham Institute raises $44,500 for critical research
THE Ingham Institute has raised $44,500 for reserch programs from its recent Hope Luncheon.
Parramatta honours Wanderers star Shinji Ono
PARRAMATTA Lord Mayor Cr John Chedid has recognised A-League superstar Shinji Ono for his contribution to Western Sydney during a special event held at Pirtek Stadium.
Rezonong proposal to create 3,000 new homes in Holroyd
IN a move towards providing more housing choice in Holroyd, a proposal to rezone 15 precincts from low density to medium density will soon be put on public exhibition.
