Two days ago, David Borger, the executive director of Business Western Sydney, checked out the progress of the new international airport under construction at Badgerys Creek. “Hard to believe that back in 1979 my dad worked on the plans for an airport in Western Sydney at Badgerys Creek and here I am all these years later finally seeing it coming together in reality,’’ Mr Borger wrote on social media where he posted photos of his visit to the new airport. “Can’t wait for the first flights to start in late 2026.’’ he said. A champion for Western Sydney, Mr Borger… Read more »
Damien Tudehope, the NSW finance and small business minister, will be the guest speaker at an Ingleburn business chamber webinar next week. Mr Tudehope, pictured at right, and Michael Miller, the director of mediation services at the NSW Small Business Commission, will brief chamber members on government assistance being madeRead more »
Wollondilly Council has launched a new website focussing on business, investment, lifestyle and tourism in the Shire. The aim is for the website as a place where council can further connect and support local business through the current challenges, as well as promoting the many investment prospects in the area.Read more »
Jay Patel, a Glen Alpine resident and TAFE NSW graduate, has commended TAFE NSW for helping him turn a lifelong passion for photography into a successful career. Jay has worked with a number of high-profile clients including Sony, Nickelodeon, Breitling, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and the Sydney Opera House. The 30-year-old discovered an interest in photography at an early age when he was gifted aRead more »
A makeover of shopfronts in the Campbelltown town centre is under way, along with a social media campaign encouraging locals to buy takeaway food during the current lockdown. Twenty businesses in the central business district have been selected to take part in Campbelltown Council’s pilot Street Appeal Campbelltown program, whichRead more »
It will be a case of it’s all happening at Ed.Square in the next few days with the opening of top notch children’s play area on Thursday , new shops and the unveiling of brilliant artwork that pays homage to the history of the site. Boost Juice, Medispecs, The ShedRead more »
In order to survive the downturn caused by the pandemic, Out of Office Espresso café used a council business grant to set up a dark kitchen to operate during the evenings under a new brand, Papi’s Kitchen. This addition increased their financial resilience by allowing their kitchen to operate atRead more »
Whatever you think of Mark Latham’s politics, one thing’s for sure: there’s never a dull moment when he gets the microphone in hand. He always calls a spade a spade and never takes any prisoners over matter of principle. It’s also very hard to deny Latham’s intelligence and common senseRead more »
Ed.Square – South Western Sydney’s new shopping, entertainment and dining hub – is inviting everyone to check out the eat street and join in plenty of family fun and events in the new town centre. And by collecting their free foodie passport available in participating stores, visitors can choose fromRead more »
Business owners, industry groups and members of the public are encouraged to have their say on how to make it easier for small, medium and regional businesses to sell goods and services to the NSW Government. Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said the consultation would assist theRead more »
Grants of up to $25,000 for energy saving projects are up for grabs for small and medium hotels to help them lower their power bills. Federal member for Hume Angus Taylor, pictured, whose electorate includes a substantial part of the Macarthur region, says hotels, motels and serviced apartment complexes withRead more »
Small, medium and regional businesses are reaping the benefits of the NSW Government’s Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) and Regional Procurement Policy, with the NSW Government spending more money with SMEs and regional businesses. In the 12 months since the policy commenced on February 1, 2019, spend with regional suppliersRead more »
Hospitality businesses and hairdressers in Macarthur, along with all others across NSW, are being reminded to download and use the NSW Government’s Service NSW QR code for registrations, or risk serious penalties, with the new rules taking effect from January 1, 2021. The government’s Service NSW QR code system isRead more »
