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The cover of the inaugural edition of PCI.
ARRAMATTA has a new newspaper with the launch last week of the Parramatta City Independent (PCI). PCI is the result of a collaboration with the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce, Access News Australia, publishers of Western Sydney Business ACCESS, and local editor Jason Burcher. Mr Burcher said: “It has been a long time coming and PCI has arrived not a moment too soon. No longer must the City of Parramatta be a one paper town. “Local media plays a critical role in any community by helping to inform, connect and inspire the people who live, work and play there. “It helps give a voice to those who deserve to be heard and provides a trusted conduit for the sharing of information critical to the empowerment of residents, students, workers, businesses and other stakeholders. “The Parramatta City Independent seeks to make a positive contribution by helping to define our community’s identity, sense of place and prospects by providing an adaptable platform for the spreading of ideas, promotion of opportunities and provocation of productive discussion. “We’ll aim to distil the unique character and richness of Parramatta and its neighbouring precincts, promoting events and activities while bringing Parramatta’s social, cultural,
environmental and economic possibilities into sharper focus. Above all we’ll strive to gain your trust as a credible, impartial and independent media source.” PCI will be published monthly as an A4 sized magazine and will be delivered across the Parramatt6a LGA to 130 distribution points. It will also be viewable 24/7 online at www.parramedia.com.au Parramatta Chamber of Commerce President Schon Condon said: “We congratulate the Parramatta City Independent on its launch, and as a Chamber we will do all we can to ensure that this media voice grows in line with our city. “The Independents’ ability to provide a passionate voice not only for the general community, but the business community, will support growth and prosperity and give cause for celebration.” Parramatta Lord Mayor Andrew Wilson said:” I heartily believe there is still the demand and need for high quality publications in Parramatta. “I admire the courage and vision of its publishers in seeking to expand our city’s media offering. I note that the experience and determination of the editorial staff is really second to none and I hope that they will continue to be able to develop those local Parramatta stories that the metropolitan media seems to ignore.”
New JAWS open for business
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OB seekers and employers in Western Sydney now have a specialised platform that delivers the region’s most advanced online employment matching service. Jobs Available Western Sydney ( JAWS) recently launched a new platform which plugs employers into tens of thousands of potential applicants.
portal is ideal for employers looking for the best talent in the region and for job seekers who want to join some of Western Sydney’s top organisations. “Employers can easily track and review their job applicants. Job seekers can easily monitor their job applications,” Mr Swaleh said. “As Western Sydney rides the wave of development and growth, JAWS is positioned to attract employers and reach the biggest pool of quality applicants. “Employers have a unique method to reach potential staff. Employers can see
JAWS has posted thousands of jobs since its inception in 2013. The popular portal focusses on Western Sydney job opportunities and has a Facebook following exceeding 45,000. The new look state-of-the-art website enables job seekers to create and post their resumes with the resume builder feature. Employers can source applicants from among the bank of resumes. Employers can now post their opportunity with greater confidence. JAWS director Rick Swaleh said the new
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Cover image shows PM Scott Morrison campaigning in Western Sydney during the last Federal Election.
interested people and their qualifications first hand. Job seekers have a unique platform to share details of their experience and skills with potential employers.” “With a powerful social media network of job seekers via Facebook and LinkedIn, JAWS extends the benefits of website advertising to tens of thousands of perspective applicants. Visit www.jobswesternsydney.com.au
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