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ARRAMATTA Chamber of Commerce founded the Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence in 1990, affectionately known as WSABE. On Wednesday, November 24,

2021, about 700 guests gathered at ATC, Rosehill Gardens to celebrate business excellence in the region. After what has been the most challenging period of our working lives, guests flowed,

immaculately dressed in theme ‘Back in Black’ with a touch of gold celebrating hope and resilience.

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Our gateway to the world

Work starts on airport terminal USTRALIA’S new gateway to the world is on its way, with the official start of construction for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s passenger terminal.

Western Sydney Airport Chief Executive Officer Simon Hickey said the terminal is being designed with the customer at its heart–with international and domestic services under one roof to deliver a seamless experience for airlines and passengers, whether they be leisure flyers, business travellers or families.

“This will be Australia’s best airport terminal, with world-leading technology, innovative design and excellent customer service coming together to set a new benchmark for what Australians will expect when they fly,” Mr Hickey said.

“At Western Sydney International, we’ll get passengers on their way sooner, whether that’s getting to your meeting on time or arriving home to loved ones.”

Mr Hickey said every element of the airport is being designed to deliver the most seamless and reliable experience possible for

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customers, from the design of the gates to the cutting-edge baggage handling system.

“We’re aiming to make the anxious wait around the baggage carousel a thing of the past,” Mr Hickey said.

“Our baggage system will give passengers the option to track their bags via an app so they know exactly when they will arrive.

“We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build an airport from the ground up with consideration not only for emerging technologies, such as air taxis, but also technology that has yet to be imagined.”

Mr Hickey said construction of the terminal alone is expected to create more than 1,400 direct jobs and many more indirect

jobs through flow-on benefits to suppliers and the local economy.

“This project will be a game-changer for Western Sydney locals who want to work closer to home and have more time to spend with their families, not just in the construction phase but for many decades to come,” he said.

The terminal will be a destination in its own right – with specialty retail, restaurants and cafes, as well as an outdoor plaza that can host events like local food festivals, markets and community celebrations.

Sustainability is a key consideration, with the terminal designed to bring in natural light and reduce carbon emissions.

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generating solar electricity and harvesting rainwater. Sustainable and recycled materials will be used throughout the terminal, including the structure, finishes and furniture.

The design pays tribute to Western Sydney’s rich Aboriginal heritage, connecting visitors arriving in Australia at Western Sydney International to more than 60,000 years of Aboriginal culture.

The terminal plaza will have a station on the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line and will be connected to Sydney’s motorway network via the new toll-free M12 Motorway.

Western Sydney International is on track to open to international, domestic and air cargo services in late 2026.

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Chamber’s vision for arts sector

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We cannot delay. We need to start planning and investing now if we are going to arrest this deficit.”

– David Borger.

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USINESS Western Sydney has put forward a Five-Point Plan to energise the region’s performance and entertainment economy in response to the NSW Government’s WestInvest Fund.

Western Sydney has long been a crucible for the performing arts, producing many of Australia’s topline bands, musicians, and actors: a place where award winning actors such as Bryan Brown and hip-hop artists like L-FRESH The LION have grown up and started to developed their talent.

Unfortunately for Western Sydney, the lack of cultural infrastructure and performance venues means that these great local artist have to leave the region to be able to perform and further develop their burgeoning talent.

“Twenty years ago, Western Sydney had one and a half million people and just six local live performance theatres, now we

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have close to three million people and yet we still haven’t increased the number of stages and venues. The Roxy in the heart of Parramatta has been boarded up and the only new theatre space we’ve had in decades is the Colosseum at West HQ,” said Business Western Sydney Executive Director, David Borger.

“Unless something is done, in another 20 years we’ll have nearly five million residents in the West but we’ll still only have six venues.”

“We cannot delay. We need to start planning and investing now if we are going to arrest this deficit.”

Business Western Sydney’s Five-Point Plan for the performance and entertainment economy includes: 1. Reopen the Roxy in Parramatta as a premier entertainment venue, as well as investing in the renewal of some of our older venues like the

The Roxy Parramatta.

Joan at Penrith and the Riverside Theatres at Parramatta.

2. Expand the Campbelltown Arts Centre by building a theatre.

Council have been calling for this for a decade.

3. Expand the planning and density bonus scheme to incentivise new developments to include places of live performance and venues in new developments, such as is being used in places like Oxford St Paddington and the CBD. Such a scheme should be expanded to include the main centres of Western Sydney like Parramatta, Liverpool Blacktown, Penrith and Campbelltown.

4. Expand the Heritage Floor Space Scheme in the CBD to include the main centres of Western Sydney.

The scheme that saved Sydney’s State and Capitol theatres could

also help fund the renewal of the Roxy and the Joan.

5. Turn the Crescent in Parramatta Park into the Hollywood Bowl of Sydney. Build proper seating and infrastructure to create world class outdoor events.

“Imagine Parramatta in a few years’ time. We could have the Roxy re-open, the new Theatrette at the Powerhouse Parramatta, and an expanded and reinvigorated Riverside Theatres.

“Within a 500 metres radius we’d have nearly 4,500 seats hosting music and theatre seven nights a week in the heart of Sydney’s central city. Combine that with new outdoor festival space at The Crescent in Parramatta Park and major concerts and sporting events at CommBank Stadium and we’d finally have what NSW has needed for decades, a vibrant live performance district,” said Urban Planner, Sean Macken.

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Govt Commits $320M

Upgrade for Panthers Stadium HE Premiership winning Penrith Panthers has thousands of supporters in Greater Blacktown thanks to the unique talents of local juniors like Jarome Luai and Brian To’o and now they will be able watch their favorite team in a new stadium.

The NSW Government will redevelop Penrith Stadium as part of its commitment to turn suburban venues into world class facilities.

Work on the stadium will begin at the start of 2023 and is expected to take two years.

The existing Stadium which has grown in spurts since the Panthers entered the comp. in 1967 will be knocked down.

In its place will be built a “boutique” style stadium housing up to 30,000 spectators and costing $300m.

The stadium strategy has identified the area from Eastern Creek to Greater Penrith as a key growth area which emphasised the importance of the area’s local NRL team.

NRL chairman Peter V’Landys told media that it was “the best news ever” for Penrith and young kids would aspire to play at a world class stadium.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the anPictured at the stadium announcement are (l to r) Tanya Davies , Isaah Yeo, Dominic Perrottet, Stuart Ayres and Jarome Luai. (Photo: Penrith Panthers). nouncement and confirmation of construction would give Western Sydney an outstanding landmark venue, Going to the next level Premiers the Penrith Panthers, it is about so much more befitting of Australia’s only global city. than rugby league. This stadium will be a new major Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western “The Eastern City is getting a world class stadium, the event venue for our growing population in Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the investment would help carry Central City has world class stadia and now the Western Sydney.”

Western Sydney into the future.

City will have a world class stadium,” Mr Perrottet said.

Minister for Sport Natalie Ward said the upgrade “This new venue will help take Penrith to the next level “Penrith Stadium is a hub for Western Sydney–it’s where in sport, entertainment and tourism,” Mr Ayres said. would ensure Sydney and NSW were well placed to host sporting success is celebrated, where families come together, major events in years to come.

“With a new international airport and metro rail line and where our next generation of sporting superstars train. on the way in the Western Parkland City, now is exactly “We already have Sydney locked in as a host city for “But this upgrade is about much more than sport, it the right time to be investing in visitor economy assets in the FIFA Women’s World Cup and now with Penrith Stais about bringing suburban venues to the fore and taking centres like Penrith. dium set to become a first-class venue, the sky is the limit major events across the state.” when it comes to events NSW can bid for,” Ms Ward said.

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Programs Profile

Following the easing of COVID restrictions the Academy has moved quickly to develop and commence a number of our athlete development programs, with seven programs now underway and a further four to commence in the New Year.

Cycling Following selection trials, our athletes have commenced the track component of the program at the Dune Gray Velodrome, with the road racing component to follow in April 2022.

BMX With the 2021 program severely disrupted by COVID we are extending the program right through 2022 and will be seeking nomination from potential new athletes to add to our squad. With five BMX Club facilities across western Sydney the program is exceptionally well supported by these Clubs, enabling a variety of venue access.

About Us All Western Sydney Academy of Sport programs are endorsed by and implemented under collaboration with the respective State Sporting Organisations, and the collective of Regional Academies across the State is also guided by a Memorandum of Understanding with the NSW Institute of Sport.

The Academy also continues to build significant partnerships that enable the servicing of our athletes at a high level of quality and relevance. A significant example of this process is the recently introduced sports science framework developed and implemented in partnership with Sydney West Sports Medicine.

All Academy athletes (and parents) will receive educational seminars in key focal areas such as nutrition and strength and conditioning.

The athletes will also under go a battery of tests as part of their physiological assessment, with reports provided to each athlete concerning their status and areas of improvement. Athletes will also be offered the opportunity to join in extended strength and conditioning programs.

As part of the Academy's commitment to inclusive sport and underrepresented groups such as ATSI, CALD and Athletes with Disability, we are developing initiatives that will provide opportunities to these athletes and looking to engage with key supporting organisations.

Golf Our talented young golfers recently selected in the squad for 2021-22 will receive the benefit of two first class venues at which they will receive technical development training delivered by highly accredited coaches. The Twin Creeks Golf & Country Club at Luddenham has been a long term partner of the Academy and provides first class facilities. Our new venue partner is the 19th Golf Driving Range at Jamisontown which boasts high end technical analysis and coaching technology aids and is accessible after daylight hours.

Lone Star Designed to cater for athletes who are excelling at non-mainstream sports not featured in our squad based programs, our numbers continue to grow with 10 male and female athletes representing sports such as Fencing, Athletics and Canoe Slalom recently selected into the 2021-22 program.

Digital Realty Netball With an abundance of highly talented young netball players across western Sydney, our Netball Program has always been the benchmark for talent identification and development. There are currently six Academy netball alumni competing at the highest level of the sport in the country. A large squad of 24 has recently been selected with the full program to get underway at the end of January 2022.

Digital Realty Netball Umpires The Academy not only supports the development of athletes and coaches, we provide a development program for netball officials (umpires) and recently selected seven aspiring top level umpires to participate in all facets of our netball program commencing in 2022.

Triathlon Supported by some exceptional coaches, our Tri program has commenced with 12 male and female athletes undertaking a highly focused technical development program across the three disciplines of running, swimming and bike riding. The program is delivered across a range of venues reflecting the diversity in sport disciplines for Triathlon.

Rugby Union A long time coming, but we have finally been able to get a development program for junior rugby players underway. This program has been developed and is being delivered with strong input from all local western Sydney Clubs, and through the assistance of many coaches from these Clubs who have volunteered to help implement the new program. It will cater for male and female players in the 13-18 age range.

Once we enter the new year the Academy will be implementing its Netball and Netball Umpires Program, a Softball Program, Rowing Program and a new indoor Volleyball program.

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Artist impressions of the new hospital.

Nepean Hospital progress

Stage two of $1B project revealed ENRITH and Nepean Blue Mountains communities can now take their first look inside Stage Two of the $1B Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, with the unveiling today of fly-through animation showcasing the world-class health facilities.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said hospital staff and community representatives had provided valuable input into the design of the new facilities to ensure they meet the community’s growing healthcare needs.

“The $1B redevelopment and expansion of Nepean Hospital will transform healthcare in the region–bringing world-class health services much closer to home for the Penrith and Nepean Blue Mountains communities,” Mr Hazzard said.

Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres said the redevelopment project would expand and upgrade Nepean Hospital and community health services in two stages, to benefit the Penrith and Nepean Blue Mountains communities for years to come.

“This major project will generate thousands of jobs and deliver the very best

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healthcare available to the community, making the region an even more appealing place to live and work,” Mr Ayres said.

“This project is a huge win for the wider Penrith community and future proofs healthcare for our growing population.”

Stage Two delivers the expansion and upgrade of essential clinical services including a new intensive care unit, in-centre renal dialysis unit, medical imaging and nuclear medicine, more beds, cardiology services and integrated community health services, as well as the new front of house for the campus.

Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies said she was very pleased to see Stage Two fast-tracked, delivering more much needed health services sooner.

“We are using the COVID stimulus funding to get on with Stage Two while work is continuing on finalising Stage One of the redevelopment.

That means continuing construction jobs for locals and a huge boost to health outcomes for my communities,” Mrs Davies said.

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Prestigious university ranking

World ranking for WSU Business ESTERN Sydney University’s School of Business has been awarded the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation for its excellence in business education.

The AACSB accreditation is the longest-standing, most prestigious international accreditation for university business programs. Achieving the accreditation is the result of an extensive self-review and an international peer evaluation against rigorous criteria and standards of quality academic and professional excellence.

The University’s School of Business was commended for its work-integrated learning initiatives, its commitment to multi-disciplinary research to address contemporary social and economic challenges, and its enterprise and international engagement.

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Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Barney Glover AO, said the AACSB accreditation is an outstanding achievement for the School of Business, and offered his congratulations to the School’s staff and students.

“Less than 6 per cent of business schools around the world are Barney Glover.

AACSB accredited, and the University is incredibly proud that our School of Business is counted amongst that prestigious group. This accreditation is testament to the School of Business’ commitment to delivering the highest quality

business education for our students,” said Professor Glover.

Professor Amir Mahmood, Dean of the School of Business, said the AACSB accreditation demonstrates the strength and connectedness of the School’s programs.

“The accreditation represents the collective contributions of colleagues from across the School and our valued industry and community partners. The recognition also highlights the School’s commitment to highly engaged learning experiences and ongoing innovation,” said Professor Mahmood.

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Dr Michelle Cull named Educator of the Year R MICHELLE Cull (pictured), from the School of Business at Western Sydney University has been named as a winner in this year’s Western Sydney Women Awards.

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the Inner West, Greater West, Northwest and Southwest of Sydney.

Michelle said she was excited to be named a winner in the Educator of the Year category.

“It was exciting and humbling at the same time to hear that I was announced as the winner for my category. The award is recognition of many years of hard work involving financial literacy education, financial adviser education,

research student supervision, mentorship, and partnering with industry to secure real-life business experiences for students,” she said.

“The awards have provided me an opportunity to meet and engage with many amazing women across Western Sydney which has enabled us to tap into one another’s networks, with some new collaborations already planned. I really admire the other women I have met

in my category as well as other categories and what they have achieved.

“These awards have provided a great opportunity to hear how other women are contributing to our Western Sydney community and to support and encourage one another, which can be empowering. Meeting these wonderful women and winning this award has inspired me to do so much more in our community.”

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Artist impressions of the transformation.

Jobs boost for west

Kemps Creek transformation plans ORE than 17,000 jobs are expected to be created with the proposed transformation of more than 850 hectares of land near Kemps Creek into a commercial industry hub, connected to the future Aerotropolis.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the finalisation of the Mamre Road Development Control Plan (DCP) includes significant controls to preserve the local environment.

“These planning controls provide businesses in Western Sydney with the opportunity to be thriving by the time the

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first plane lands at Badgery’s Creek,” Mr Stokes said.

“We’ve also established targets that require 10 per cent tree canopy to be provided on each site, as well as limits on the amount of hard surfacing on individual lots, and guidelines to ensure South Creek remains protected.”

Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the site would capitalise on its location near the future airport.

“Western Sydney is growing and we’re ensuring that there’s plenty of jobs for cur-

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rent and future residents to choose from,” Mr Ayres said.

“The site is ideally located to enable freight to be moved from Port Botany via the proposed Western Sydney Freight Line and transferred onto trucks that deliver to businesses in Western Sydney and the Aerotropolis.”

Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies said the new precinct would establish an important link between Port Botany and the Aerotropolis.

“We’re thankful to the community for the feedback during the consultation and drafting process, and we believe that

together we’ve shaped a sustainable way for Western Sydney’s industrial sector to trade for decades to come,” Mrs Davies said.

“We already have 11 different State Significant Development Applications at various stages of the assessment process, for projects which bring jobs in industries such as warehousing and distribution, manufacturing and IT.” To view the finalised Mamre Road DCP, visit: https:// www.planning.nsw.gov.au/Plans-for-your-area/ Priority-Growth-Areas-and-Precincts/WesternSydney-Employment-Area/Mamre-Road-Precinct

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Cyclists have the opportunity to contribute to the strategy.

Calling all cyclists

Cycling strategy for comment HE National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is calling cyclists to have their say on a draft cycling strategy so national parks can provide some of the best cycling experiences anywhere in the country.

Environment Minister Matt Kean said with more and more people taking to two wheels and with investment in NPWS visitor infrastructure at record levels, our Parks network will become must-do destinations for riders of all ages.

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“We are in the middle of a bike boom and there is now no better place to jump on two wheels than in our National Parks, it’s a great way to experience and see our natural biodiversity firsthand,” said Mr Kean.

“But the key is to make sure it’s sustainable and sensitive to the environment, we don’t want to see damage to our precious biodiversity and cultural heritage.

“Cyclists love the great outdoors and we want to work with them to incorporate their

ideas on how to ‘tread’ lightly and move forward with this strategy.”

The NPWS is asking for feedback on a new cycling strategy that outlines how to balance the demand for a variety of cycling experiences with our responsibility to protect national parks’ natural and cultural values.

Not all cycling activities will be appropriate in all national parks, unauthorised tracks in parks can be dangerous and this draft strat-

egy looks at how to manage illegal tracks to prevent further ecological or cultural damage.

As part of ongoing community consultation, NPWS is calling on cyclists, mountain biking associations and other interest groups to help shape the strategy and invites submissions before January 30, 2022.

Community consultation sessions will also be run with key stakeholders over the coming weeks.

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New choppers for NPWS.

New choppers boost response

NPWS prepares bushfire risks HE National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has welcomed the timely arrival of a new state-of-the-art helicopter to boost its capacity and help frontline firefighters prepare for and defend against bushfires.

The new Airbus H125 helicopter, with its customised avionics, winch, radios and other specialised operational and safety equipment, joins four similar machines operated by the NPWS air wing known as ParkAir. Environment Minister Matt Kean said the $5.6M aircraft is yet another demonstration of the Government’s response to the NSW Bushfire Inquiry by increasing NPWS’ capacity to manage hazard reduction activities and bushfire response.

“We have increased the firefighting capacity of NPWS to record levels and this aircraft will be critical in supporting those frontline NPWS staff to keep us safe and

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manage an ever-increasing Parks network,” Mr Kean said.

“It is critical NPWS has all of the tools it needs to adequately manage the parks estate and an elevated risk of bushfire.”

NPWS recently recruited and trained an additional 125 frontline firefighters, creating a dedicated Bushfire Risk and Evaluation Unit and improved its fleet safety with emergency defibrillators.

The helicopter will also be used to support hazard reduction burns, which, over the eight years prior to the 2019-20 fires, NPWS conducted around 79 per cent of all hazard reduction burning in NSW, often in collaboration with the RFS and other agencies.

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PROPERTY SHOWCASE WESTERN SYDNEY

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As the market cools…

Western Sydney remains HOT  TRENDS | DALLS SHERRINGHAM YDNEY’S booming property market is showing signs of cooling after one of the most historic years of property growth, however Western Sydney remains hot.

Affordable prices and buyers looking to exit the city and apartment life means interest in the west is still high as the region celebrates breaking the Covid-19 shackles.

And interest is being ramped up by a big increase in listings which were held back during the pandemic.

The Inner West is sizzling with a couple paying $580,000 above the reserve price for a modest home at Ermington.

A crowd of 100 people, including 19 bidders, descended on the auction for a house in Gregory St with development potential.

The average price in Ermington is $1.39M but the stiff competition pushed the price $580,000 over reserve to a record $2.38M. The home had been in the same family since 1952 and was set on a 700sqm block, ideal for development.

It was the first time the property on Gregory St was up for sale in about 70 years and the $2.38M price was a surprise for both the agents and vendors.

Selling agent Paul Tassone of Professionals-Ermington told media the reserve was set at $1.8M based on recent comparable sales in the area and $1.9m would have been considered a good price. “It was a crazy result,” Mr Tassone said, adding he had estimated the value was no more than $2M. The registered bidders were a mix of buyers wanting to renovate the home, but the strongest competition was from developers wanting to replace the original house with duplexes, Mr Tassone said.

Part of the appeal was that the 708sqm block would be about 100m from a proposed shopping precinct and was across the road from a park and reserve.

There was still strong demand for property but the key change since lockdown was a greater selection of housing.

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Buyers are spoiled for choice. There is no rush to move on what they see because the taps have been turned on full blast for new stock.

Well-located properties are the exception and were continuing to attract significant results because they were rare, according to experts.

Mr Tassone said inner suburbs were likely cooling faster than Western Sydney, which was continuing to draw buyers because of the more affordable prices.

The auction was one of more than 1000 held across Sydney om that week-

end, a 91% rise in auction volumes from when the city emerged from lockdown in October.

Sydney’s house prices have increased by 30.4% in the past year, with the median price now $1.5m, following a fall in values of -2.9% between April and September 2020 when Covid first hit.

Parts of Sydney’s are cooling with the monthly rate of growth halved since the heights of March this year, when prices reached a monthly growth rate of 3.7%— the fastest monthly increase the city has experienced in three decades.

October’s prices showed a modest dip from the previous month, when values grew at a rate of 1.9%, while house and unit price growth also slowed after growing by 2% and 1.5% in September.

According to Corelogic, property values rose 1.5% in October and are now up 23.8% for 2021.

A typical Sydney house is $320,000 more expensive than it was at the beginning of January, while units have experienced a gain of $100,000.

Sources: The Professionals, Corelogic, Urban Developer

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ARRAMATTA Chamber of Commerce found- 2021, about 700 guests gathered at ATC, Rosehill immaculately dressed in theme ‘Back in Black’ with ed the Western Sydney Awards for Business Gardens to celebrate business excellence in the a touch of gold celebrating hope and resilience.

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More page 17. is one person sitting in a full SCG, and the risk of dying from it Australia and The Westmead Institute for Medical Research. The panel, is one in a million - the equivalent to a lightning strike.” Vivid who hail from a range of disciplines, spoke about their take on the stats voiced by infectious disease expert Professor Tony Cunningham lessons learned from COVID, and their prognosis of future trends in a as he took part in a Regional Roundtable webinar of internationally post-pandemic world. See pages 4,5.

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“I hope it can be something we can look forward Parramatta as a municipality, Sydney’s burgeoning second city welcomed Premier in the future. It would be good for Parramatta, with its lack of parking,” Mr Magee said.

Dominic Perrottet to the “topping out” ceremony of the 225 metre 55 storey high 8 “These flying cars could work like the proposed driverless cars where you park them Parramatta Square, which, with adjoining 4 and 6 Parramatta Square, will house 9500 outside the city and they come to pick you up." More page ͢2.

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Master plan for heritage TUNNING designs have been revealed for Western Sydney’s new 423-hectare park at Fernhill Estate, now on display for public feedback.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the first draft landscape master plan for the historic site would celebrate Fernhill’s natural and heritage beauty.

“Fernhill Estate is an extraordinary place that has been closed to the public for a long time. This is the public’s chance to help shape this new and exciting chapter under the management of Greater Sydney Parklands,” Mr Stokes said.

“The draft landscape master plan honours the significant Aboriginal and colonial histories of the site, celebrates the breathtaking landscape and will ensure Fernhill Estate is a place for everyone to enjoy.”

Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the park would become a favourite for locals and visitors for many years to come.

“What was once a private property locked out to locals for more than a century will soon be a series of pathways, waterways and gardens on the estate of one of Sydney’s historic homes,” Mr Ayres said.

“This will give locals and visitors the chance to unwind in what will be one of Sydney’s best public parklands.”

Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies said the draft plan for the estate reflected the Government’s vision to create a city within a park.

“New walking trails will link Fernhill to its surroundings including the Blue Mountains, Mulgoa Village, Mulgoa Creek and St Thomas’ church,” Mrs Davies said.

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“The plan includes a new playspace, circuit walk, restored gardens, picnic amenities, barbecue areas, a 300m boardwalk around the dam, kayaking spots and much more.”

The draft landscape masterplan also includes designs for new meandering pathways and seating, recreational facilities near to the main dam on the Estate along with garden plantings, restoring the historic gardens around Fernhill House and providing safe access to the Estate off Mulgoa Road.

The draft plan is on display until 6 February with the final Landscape Master Plan expected to be adopted in the first half of 2022.

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WSABE 2021 celebrates hope, resilience  LUKE MAGEE ARRAMATTA Chamber of Commerce proudly founded the Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence in 1990, affectionately known as WSABE. On Wednesday, November 24, 2021, nearly 700 guests gathered at ATC, Rosehill Gardens to celebrate business excellence in the region.

After what has been the most challenging period of our working lives, guests flowed, immaculately dressed in theme ‘Back in Black’ with a touch of gold celebrating hope and resilience.

The resilience of the business community in Western Sydney is second to none. The vibe in the room that night was full of support and celebration.

The gala evening was perfectly balanced with exceptional food and hospitality, entertainment and award presentations.

2021 WSABE winners were announced across twenty dynamic award categories recognising excellence across a broad range of industries and fields.

The ambience in the room was electric and what stood out was the sense of pride the business community in Western Sydney represents. Government recognition and engagement further added endorsement to the celebration.

Parramatta Chamber is beyond proud to have delivered the 31st Annual WSABE awards. Despite all the challenges we were committed to delivering a safe event and bring the community back to doing what they do best.

Networking, making new connections and recognising and celebrating each other’s achievements.

The WSABE also extends their congratulations to all winners and finalists, who showcased their ability to adapt and endure under challenging circumstances and were able to separate themselves in what was one of the platform’s most competitive years.

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Support acknowledged The WSABE would like to acknowledge the ongoing support of the WSABE Alliance, who enabled WSABE to engage with businesses from more than 150 postcodes across the entire Greater Western Sydney region and of course our judging panel for their time and expertise made up of industry experts in their respective fields.

The complexity that goes into running an awards program like WSABE is unique. It is not a popularity contest. Since its inception in 1990, WSABE’s point of difference has always been it’s a credible, prestigious platform with a lengthy program and has acted as a launching pad for many of Western Sydney’s high-profile businesses and professionals.

In wrapping up WSABE 2021, we would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Principal Partner, Commonwealth Bank and Major Sponsor, City of Parramatta. Including our Category Sponsors: AAA City Removalist, The Alternative Board, The Australian Turf Club, Business NSW, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, DOOLEYS Lidcombe Catholic Club, EN-LINC, HomeWorld Group of Companies, Parra Leagues, Parramatta Light Rail, UNE Sydney, and Wenty Leagues.

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CommBank Stadium wins customers T’S known for hosting the biggest sporting events in Western Sydney, but day-today CommBank Stadium has emerged as one of the busiest function centres in town.

The home of the Parramatta Eels and Western Sydney Wanderers, CommBank Stadium is also a go-to venue for scores of business and industry leaders who recognise the value of utilising the Stadium’s function and meeting rooms when there are no big sport or entertainment events scheduled.

CommBank Stadium top-and-tailed 2021 with lavish black-tie functions: a dinner on the pitch on Valentine’s Day to commemorate the 40-year anniversary of Ronald McDonald House in Greater Western Sydney, and then a glittering Multicultural Gala event in late November for Salvation Army Australia.

In between there were scores of business, community, cultural and charity events - everything from conferences, launches, exhibitions, school formals, weddings, business and casual group meetings, and even a Toyota Motor Roadshow.

CommBank Stadium is now the proud City of Parramatta Excellence in Customer Service 2021 Winner. The award was gratefully accepted by VenuesLive Managing Director and CommBank Stadium CEO Daryl Kerry at the recent Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE).

Mr Kerry said the WSABE acknowledgement was an outstanding achievement by the Stadium team.

“Our team is committed to delivering the best possible customer experience at each and every event so this was very special recognition indeed for our staff; acknowledged for the quality of their work by the very people who use the stadium the most in Western Sydney,” Mr Kerry said.

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“CommBank Stadium has welcomed more than one million fans to major sport and entertainment events since the venue opened in April 1999, but it was built for the whole community and we also host a range of business, community, cultural and special events.”

David Greselin, Business Development Manager, Meetings and Special Events at CommBank Stadium said the team prides itself on being able to take on any type of event and to make the venue accessible to everyone.

“In a normal calendar year, the Stadium will host more than 150 meetings and special events and welcome more than

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10,000 people into the venue for them,” Mr Greselin said.

“The Stadium has a diverse range of indoor and outdoor spaces that can host events from 2 to 800 people and cater for just about any event you can think of.”

While CommBank Stadium has been a boon for Western Sydney with its major sporting events, these day-to-day functions represent a significant boost to the area as it offers another appealing location for businesses to visit in Parramatta.

Images of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney’s 40th Anniversary Dinner on the field went around the world.

“Our relationship with CommBank Stadium recently hit a high point with the hosting of our 40th anniversary dinner on the arena,” said Belinda Woolford, CEO Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney.

“The event involved significant and detailed planning with the Stadium team and they were true professionals – it was a world-class operation.”

CommBank Stadium has an exciting summer ahead with a number of speciality events already locked in. Interested parties are encouraged to move early to secure a booking for their events for 2022.

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Premium focus sees Honda slash Civic model range and annual sales targets  BUYING | MATT BROGAN ONDA will offer just one grade and one body style of its next-generation Civic model when the five-door VTiLX hatch goes on sale from December

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Honda Australia says the single-spec offering is a move to push the model upmarket as the business “repositions” itself to focus on private small car buyers. It’s part of a broader decision that will see the Japanese brand sell just “20,000 vehicles” annually from now on.

The eleventh-generation Civic is powered by an updated version of the familiar 1.5-litre VTEC TURBO four-cylinder petrol engine. The new range no longer incorporates the 1.8-litre normally aspirated four-pot, which previously powered the entry-grade VTi-S. The line-up will be further bolstered next year when the e:HEV hybrid and sporty Type R arrive.

Speaking to GoAuto this week, Honda Australia director Stephen Collins said the brand would target buyers of “European-type hatches” on the back of an increasing proportion of SUV model sales. The annual sales target for the new high-grade Civic is 900 units.

“We really have quite an onslaught of new product arriving over the next 18 months – and the Civic petrol model is the first. It’s a car that has an enormous history globally and, in Australia, it has been on sale for nearly 50 years,” Mr Collins said.

“Throughout that period, it has played different roles for us… and this vehicle will play a different role again. We are repositioning the Civic in Australia. On occasions, it has been our volume model and, other times, it has been more niche and more premium. This time it is very much a premium step up… a real step up in terms of the class of the hatch.

“As such, it won’t be a big-volume vehicle for us. Over the next 12 months, we expect to (sell) about 900 units. It will be a more premium vehicle, positioned at the top of the hatch market and, although it will be a lower volume (car) for us, it is still an important model,” he added.

Mr Collins said the strategy behind Civic fitted Honda’s new agency ethos of a “right-size business” that can “sell a sustainable number of vehicles to support (its) profitability”.

He said the brand would continue to focus on a premium specification and high-series grades as it moved forward; the streamlined product line-up would effectively “create space for all-new products now on the horizon”.

“We’ll be launching the Civic with the ‘one price promise’ – it will be priced $47,200 drive-away nationally. We think that’s very reflective of the level of equip-

ment and premiumness of the vehicle… and we think the package really speaks for itself,” Mr Collins continued.

“Probably around 90 per cent of our business will be SUVs (in future). SUV growth in the market continues to be amazing and our line-up over the next few years will reflect that.”

When asked if Honda Australia considered ditching the Civic altogether, Mr Collins was resolute, saying the nameplate was “synonymous” with the brand and would continue to have a presence in the local market for the foreseeable future.

“I think the primary reason is that it’s just such a part of us – we have to bring it to market,” Mr Collins enthused.

50-year history “We have a 50-year history with Civic and I think if you ask the average person in the street about Honda models, I think the Civic would be the top two or three (they recall), despite the fact that we sell a lot more CR-Vs and HR-Vs. It’s synonymous with our brand.”

The Civic, HR-V and CR-V will be joined by another SUV in the next 12 months. The Accord – which will be refreshed before the end of 2022 – will remain in Honda Australia’s line-up.

The Odyssey will, however, be retired globally as Honda closes its people-mover production facility to focus on the manufacture of SUVs. “The eleventh-generation Civic represents a step-change for Honda in the small-car segment, with the all-new model elevating key aspirational elements of the Honda brand such as craftsmanship, premium quality and intuitive design,” Mr Collins continued.

“On the eve of its 50th anniversary, Honda designers and engineers have taken the Civic to a whole new level, producing a car that is more advanced, more sophisticated, and more premium than ever before.

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“For Australia, the all-new Civic has been specified to appeal to a new target customer, one that aligns with the move to a more premium positioning for the Civic nameplate and the Honda brand overall,” he added.

Output figures of the VTEC TURBO engine in Civic are rated at 131kW (+4kW) and 240Nm (+20Nm), the figure rising to 134kW on premium unleaded fuel. The front wheels are driven via a continuously variable transmission, which Honda “redeveloped and improved” for 2022.

Honda says the Civic VTi-LX will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 7.5 seconds and the model’s average fuel economy figure is listed at 6.3 litres per 100km (ADR Combined).

The new model places an emphasis on innovation, design leadership and outstanding driving dynamics, Honda says. Its clean modern design is paired with a hightech, human-centred interior equipped with the latest advanced active and passive safety systems.

Safety technology Honda will offer its latest Honda Sensing safety technologies on the Civic VTiLX hatch, including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, driver and front-seat passenger knee airbags, traffic jam assist, driver attention monitor, as well as a popup safety bonnet.

The Japanese-built model rides on 18inch alloy wheels (with a puncture repair kit) and will be available in four paint colours: Crystal Red, Crystal Blue, Crystal Black and Platinum White.

Honda says it has focused on outward visibility as part of a push to create a “panoramic exterior view”. The newcomer’s A-pillars have been moved backward, the bonnet lowered and the dashboard flattened to improve the view forward. The door-mounted wing mirrors, in turn, serve to improve sightlines between the front pillar and the mirror.

Cabin volume is increased by 34 litres to a total of 2803 litres. Despite its rakish roofline, the Civic is said to still offer “ample head, leg, shoulder, and hip room for all passengers.”

The model is 12mm wider in its rear track and has a 35-mm longer wheelbase than the outgoing model; the suspension comprises a strut front- and multi-link rear arrangement. Braking is all disc (282mm front/260mm rear) and the steering electrically assisted.

The new Civic tips the scale at 1369kg.

Meanwhile, the front seats are trimmed in black perforated suede (with red accents) and are both heated and electrically adjustable, while the 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment array supports wireless

Apple CarPlay and (wired) Android Auto connectivity. A BOSE 12-speaker premium audio system, Qi wireless device charging pad, satellite navigation (with over-the-air updates) and LED ambient courtesy lighting are also fitted.

The extended rear overhang and reduced hinge intrusion sees the Honda’s claimed luggage capacity grow to 404 litres.

A lower lift-over height and 60:40 split-fold rear seats join an additional under-floor tray (45 litres) to further extend the Civic’s cargo-carrying ability.

Australian sales of the Civic trail those of most of its sub-$40,000 small car competitors; at the time of writing, had Honda recorded year-to-date unit sales of just 2749.

Its sixth place standing sees the current-gen Civic place behind the Toyota Corolla (25,393), Hyundai i30 (21,080), Kia Cerato (16,183), Mazda 3 (12,566) and Subaru Impreza (3273), but ahead of the Volkswagen Golf (1527), Skoda Scala (855) and Ford Focus (662).

2022 Honda Civic hatch pricing*: VTi-S (a) Discontinued VTi-L (a) Discontinued VTi-LX (a) $47,200* (+$10,600) RS (a) Discontinued

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Dune – 5 Stars The greatest movie of the decade AUL Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) is the son of Duke Leto (Oscar Isaac), who has been tasked by the emperor with leaving his planet, and taking over the planet Arrakis.

Despite the Atreides’ love for their homeworld, they are forced to travel to the dusty, sandy, red planet where the Universe’s entire supply of Spice (a mineral used for interstellar travel) is mined.

But the previous colonialist overlords of the planet, the Harkonnens, led by their Baron (Stellan Skaarsgaard) aren’t looking to turn over their riches so easily. As they hatch a plan to destroy house Atreides, the Duke turns to the native people of Arrakis.

Meanwhile, Paul contends with the prophecy his mother (Rebecca Ferguson) and the Bene Gesserit have given him; he is to be a messiah on this planet. But before he can be, he has to learn how to survive it.

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Based on the incredible, and oft thought unadaptable, novels by Frank Herbert, Dune is a masterpiece, crafting a compelling, engaging and beautiful tale out of the first half of the main book and unravelling the dense subject-matter into an easy-to-understand and enjoyable 2-hour 35-minute film.

Across the board, the acting is superb, with Chalamet and Isaac in particular standing out as perfectly cast iterations of their literary predecessors.

That being said, from a performance perspective there isn’t a single weak link here, and every appearance of every character comes with a palpable, tangible excitement that is hard to shake.

Couple that with a tale that is grand, exciting and fantastic in nature. Frank Herbert’s original novel, along with Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series, is the base

seed of pretty much every sci-fi we have seen on the big screen in recent decades, so there was always the potential that the tale could feel old or stale.

Nevertheless, director Denis Villeneuve circumvents these issues by melding all of the familiar elements together in an unfamiliar, and exciting, new piece that doesn’t feel quite like anything that has come before. Perhaps that is to do with the story, which is confidently told without resolution, in anticipation of a second film.

Then again, perhaps it is to do with the scale. Dune is grandiose to say the least.

The costumes are gorgeous, and perfect.

The set design is massive, gargantuan, and endlessly awe-inspiring. Cinematographer Greig Fraser knocks the shooting of the piece out of the park, and every single frame feels like a piece of art.

Despite all of this, without a shadow of a doubt the most impressive part of Dune is the score by Hans Zimmer.

This feels like a seminal work from the maestro, and the audioscape of the piece will stay with you long after leaving the cinema–whether it’s the all-encompassing wave of sound that closes the picture, or the glare of bagpipes as Josh Brolin’s Gurney Halleck charges into battle.

If this is the most beautiful movie of the year, it’s the score that takes it into the pantheon of classics for the ages.

Dune is a masterpiece that has to be seen to be believed.

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 DALLAS SHERRINGHAM IRING a ‘Below Deck TV’ superyacht in Tahiti or the Caribbean is not cheap, but it is the ultimate way for a business or group of friends to enjoy the holiday of a lifetime.

The smash hit TV show has introduced the superyacht concept of cruising to whole new generation of businesspeople.

I have been fortunate enough to enjoy this kind of adventure several times and it’s my favorite form of travel by a long shot, for good reason. It is simply the best way to travel.

If you’re not familiar with the plot of Below Deck, it tells the story of the crew of these superyachts who have to battle each other and sometimes the guests as they cruise around Moorea, the Mediterranean, the Virgin Islands or Thailand in absolute luxury.

The guests get drunk and misbehave, the crew falls in love or hates each other, and poor old captains have to keep it all shipshape.

Food and drink abound on the back deck, with superb cuisine a highlight and almost every whim or request catered for during the five-day charter.

So, how much does it cost to hire yourself one of the Below Deck superyachts?

Charters start at $140,000 a cruise which, when you break it down to around $10,000 a guest is reasonable.

However, you are expected throw in a tip for around $1500 each and you have to pay for your air fares and accommodation on land.

Most of these superyachts are typically 50m plus long and are constantly updated and remodeled – as well as being renamed as they change hands. You can buy a new ‘second hand’ model for around $20m.

The Mediterranean superyachts starring in the show are much more expensive to hire at almost twice the cost of the American yachts.

But imagine cruising into Monaco, Portofino or Ibiza in your own luxury superyacht while quaffing down a French champagne or two on the top deck.

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is being filmed pay significantly less for their charters, however they only last three days instead of five.

You also have to be filmed constantly and suffer the consequences of being on TV worldwide and often ridiculed on social media. For example, in season six, guests paid a total of $40,000 for their Croatian charter.

The price include accommodation in four rooms one night before the charter and one night after.

However, if you chartered the Lady Michelle in Season Six during filming in the Mediterranean visiting ultimate places, guests paid $275,000 per week if they chartered during TV production. It was $310,000 off camera in high season.

Australia has superyacht charters, most of them in tropical regions and they cost from $100,000 per week. Our yachts are typically not as big as the TV show yachts, averaging around 40m and normally carrying eight to 10 guests.

The Whitsundays is the superyacht charter capital of Australia with spots like Whitehaven Beach a mecca for guests.

So, if your business is a success and you are looking for a way of celebrating your good fortune or rewarding your hardworking staff, a superyacht charter may be the way to go in 2022.

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Relaxed or as busy as you want The lifestyle is as relaxed or busy as you want. The trick is to pace yourself and enjoy the cruise rather than the booze. Clothing is casual and there is normally a theme dinner where you are expected to join in and end up dancing with the crew.

Before the cruise, you select the type of food you require and a menu is developed to suit your needs.

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My take on the fitness industry  ADAM SIMPSON HAVE been in the health and fitness industry now for almost 15 years, so I have been around for long enough to see many of what I believe are the shortcomings of the industry.

In a perfect world those of us in the fitness industry would be able to help everyone achieve their health and fitness goals.

I have listed below where I think the health and fitness industry falls short and what you can do to navigate it.

1. Unrealistic Body Images on Social Media – We have all seen the perfect body images of fitness influencers posted all over social media. It can be all too easy to compare yourself to one of these fitness influencers, then spiralling your own self confidence down the drain. My advice is to stop comparing yourself to these photos, comparison is the thief of joy.

You need to remember that often these photos are highly photo shopped, use clever lighting and have a fitness model who has literally dedicated their last few months to get themselves in shape for the perfect photo. Instead, track your own progress and only compare yourself to how far you have come. I guarantee it is going to make the process that much more enjoyable.

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they need to eat or drink to get in shape. I can completely understand how easy it can be with all of the mixed messages out there.

From carnivore, to vegan, to keto, high carb, low carb and everything in between. My advice to you is stick to the basics, eat plenty of fresh fruit and veggies, lean cuts of meat and quality sources of carbohydrates. Limit how much processed food you are eating and be mindful of the total calories you are consuming. Your best bet is to book yourself in with a qualified nutritionist and speak to someone who specialises in all thing’s food.

3. Quick Fix schemes – Often I see programs or dietary protocols being sold as the quick fix to all of your health and fitness problems. The truth is, there is no silver bullet to getting your fitness where you would like it to be. It takes time and patience, you must spend the time working on building better habits that you can stick to long term. My advice is to find an exercise program you enjoy so you actually do to it. In addition, make small dietary changes that you don’t find too hard to implement. Often small changes can lead to big results, you just need to

be consistent with the habit you have changed.

4. Over Complicated or Extreme Programs – Your fitness program does not need to be overcomplicated; you just need to be consistent. Stick at it and the results will come. Like quick fix schemes extreme programs are sold to be the magical answer to all of your problems, the problem is they are very hard to stick to long term. My advice is to set yourself a minimum standard on how many days a week you will commit to. Some weeks you might have more time and feel really great, by all means train that bit harder or more frequently. But the results will come from all of the weeks that you hit your minimum standard. Consistency is truly the key.

Trainers operating beyond their scope of practice – Most trainers just want to help their clients get results anyway that they can. Trainers are often the first point of contact when it comes to questions around nutrition or even niggling injuries. It can be quite easy for a trainer to overstep the mark and put together a detailed nutrition plan or advice on an injury. My advice to you is, go to your trainer for training, your physiotherapist for your injuries and seek out a nutritionist for customised nutrition plans.

If you have any questions on any of the above or anything related to nutrition or training, feel free to email adam@repetitionspt.com.au. I would love to hear from you and help you in any way that I can. Adam Simpson is lead trainer at Repetitions Fitness, Rouse Hill.

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Local Business Awards Hills Local Business Awards 2021

Awards night a win for all YDNEY Hills businesses celebrated their night of nights in style on Tuesday, November 23, with the annual announcement of this year’s winners of the Local Business Awards.

The glittering occasion was all the more special coming as it did after 18 difficult months for the community.

Precedent Productions managing director and Awards founder Steve Loe said “there were many tears of joy shed on the night, as the Sydney Hills business community came together at Hornsby RSL Club to celebrate each other’s achievements and support one another.

“The pandemic has been tough on all members of the community, with businesses hit hard by circumstances that have been beyond anyone’s control.

“It was wonderful to see our finalists come together to relax and celebrate in what has been a difficult time for people around the world.

“The winners now have their trophies, which will no doubt take pride of place in their premises.”

Mr Loe said being a finalist at the Sydney Hills Local Business Awards presentation night was a great achievement.

“It’s a reflection of the great effort made by all our local businesses in a particularly challenging time,” he said.

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“It is with great pride that we celebrate this year’s winners, and I personally congratulate every one of them.”

Mr Loe thanked all sponsors involved in making this year’s awards a reality.

“The Sydney Hills Local Business Awards are only possible with the sup-

port of Major partners NOVA Employment and Support partners, Rouse Hill Town Centre, Castle Towers, Grove Square The Hills, Winston Hills Mall, Hornsby RSL Club, White Key Marketing, Bx Networking and Sydney Hills Business Chamber.

“Without them, these outstanding

businesses would not receive the recognition they deserve.”

Western Sydney Business Access (WSBA) is the media partner for the Sydney Hills Local Business Awards.

For more information about the Local Business Awards, visit www.thebusinessawards.com.au

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Local Business Awards Inner West Local Business Awards 2021

Awards night a win for all NNER West businesses celebrated their night of nights in style on Wednesday 17th November, with the annual announcement of this year’s winners of the Local Business Awards.

The glittering occasion was all the more special coming as it did after 18 difficult months for the community.

Precedent Productions managing director and Awards founder Steve Loe said “there were many tears of joy shed on the night, as the Inner West business community came together at Le Montage to celebrate each other’s achievements and support one another.

“The pandemic has been tough on all members of the community, with businesses hit hard by circumstances that have been beyond anyone’s control.

“It was wonderful to see our finalists come together to relax and celebrate in what has been a difficult time for people around the world.

“The winners now have their trophies, which will no doubt take pride of place in their premises.”

Mr Loe said being a finalist at the Inner West Local Business Awards presentation night was a great achievement.

“It’s a reflection of the great effort made by all our local businesses in a particularly challenging time,” he said.

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Mr Loe thanked all sponsors involved in making this year’s awards a reality.

“The Inner West Local Business Awards are only possible with the support of Major partners Inner West Council, NOVA

Employment and Big Clean and Support partners Strathfield Council, Burwood Council, Burwood Plaza, Bx Networking, Majors Bay Road Chamber of Commerce and White Key Marketing.

“Without them, these outstanding businesses would not receive the recognition they deserve.”

Western Sydney Business Access is media partner for the Inner Western Local Business Awards.

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Co owner, Vince Muscolo has been awarded Best Business Person Inner West 2021.

Vince has had over 50 years hospitality experience.

Vince founded The Italian Bowl in 2005 and together with co owner, Alexi Spyridis has successfully made this Italian Restaurant one of the most iconic institutes in Newtown.

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Over almost four decades in business, Dulwich Hill Gourmet Meats has gone from a humble suburban butcher shop to an Inner West institution. With a passion for good food and a longstanding relationship with Australia’s leading ethical and sustainable producers, the Papanicolaou family is committed to displaying the craft of butchery in a way that honours both the past and the present.

“This is our first time entering the Inner West Local Business Awards, and we were extremely humbled to be named as the Most Outstanding Butcher Shop. We feel such a close connection to our community, and this has only grown stronger over the past year. The support we’ve received gives us strength to continue expanding our range of products, and improving the service we provide to our customers. We thank you so much for this honour!”

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Tips for spotting fake online reviews  DALLAS SHERRINGHAM EVIEWS can be your golden gateway to finding the perfect online product or service, but how reliable are they in this world of fake news and manipulated data?

With sales like Black Friday and other big sales to follow, many Aussies will go online to start their Christmas shopping.

In the meantime, many Aussies have also been online during lockdown to buy what they need.

Similarly, the looming holidays will mean many of us will be reading online reviews of hotel rooms and resort facilities before making our choice for a vacation destination.

An amazing 95% of Aussies say they read reviews before purchasing something online. The experts at Reviews.org surveyed 1000 Aussies on their knowledge of fake online reviews and found that more than half of Aussies think they’ve fallen for fake reviews before.

In addition to the survey, they asked the ACCC for tips on how Aussies could spot fake reviews and what to do if they encounter any.

Reviews.org worked with the ACCC to gather advice on how to spot a fake review.

So, what does the ACCC say about fake reviews?

“There are various ways in which online reviews can be manipulated,” a ACCC spokesperson said.

“For example, a business may post fake positive reviews about their own goods or services, or offer incentives to consumers to post positive reviews or remove negative reviews. Businesses may also post fake negative reviews about their competitors to gain an advantage in the market.”

Here are a few highlights from their report: • Aussies think online reviews are important—with 95% saying they read online reviews before purchasing something online.

• 86% said they also read reviews before going to a restaurant or business. And a mere 15% say they would not purchase something if it had an average rating lower than five stars.

• 28% say they do not trust online reviews.

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“So, with so much of our hard-earned cash going towards online purchases, we naturally want to ensure we’re making the right choices,” Victoria Schmid of Reviews. org said.

How to identify a fake review?

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When shown examples of online reviews, only about one in four could correctly identify the fake review.

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The spokesperson for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) urged all shoppers to be aware that “not all posted reviews are legitimate”.

“There are various ways in which online reviews can be manipulated.”

“For example, a business may post fake positive reviews about their own goods or services, or offer incentives to consumers to post positive reviews or remove negative reviews. Businesses may also post fake negative reviews about their competitors to gain an advantage in the market.”

So, what should consumers be on the lookout for when shopping online? Here are a few tips:

Don’t rely on one website when researching something you’re looking to buy. Before purchasing, consult multiple trustworthy and independent sources, like third-party reviews platforms and expert reviewers like Reviews.org.

Unlike the reviews you find on the business or product’s own website, third-party reviewers tend to employ stricter quality assurance policies.

Be wary of testimonials. Whether it’s a fancy new smart home gadget or a local plumbing business, the ACCC warns that positive reviews and testimonials published on a company’s own website may be less credible, as they are often incentivised by the business; for example 10% your next order in exchange for a five-star review.

Look for patterns. There are a few telltale signs when it comes to spotting an illegitimate review. Were all, or a lot of the reviews posted on the same date? Are they written in the same tone, using the same vocabulary? Has the author left reviews for other products and businesses, or just this one?

Don’t fall for overwhelmingly positive reviews. Retailers, as opposed to third-party review site, may have more control over what customer reviews are published and which are removed. If something has thousands of reviews and very few, if any, under three stars, it’s possible the company has deleted credible negative reviews to artificially inflate their rating.

“If consumers are concerned about fake or illegitimate reviews appearing on third-party review platforms, they should first report this to the third-party review platform provider,” the ACCC spokesperson advised.

You can see the full survey, plus tips from the ACCC here: https://www.reviews.org/au/ reviews/fake-reviews-survey/

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 LEGAL | KATHERINE HAWES HETHER you and your partner are just starting your lives together or have decided to separate, BFAs are instrumental in ensuring that you are able to decide how yours and your partner’s finances, property and financial resources are protected, or divided, without the intervention of a courtroom.

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Binding Financial Agreements Many BFAs have been set aside on the basis that the document does not adhere to the requirements in s 90G of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). This section prescribes that the document will be binding on all parties if: 1. The agreement is signed by all parties; 2. Before signing the agreement, each party was provided with independent legal advice from a lawyer about the effect of the agreement and the rights, advantages and disadvantages of the parties entering into the agreement; 3. A copy of a statement of independent legal advice is given to the party that received the advice; 4. The agreement has not been terminated or set aside from the Court.

Throughout this framework, the importance of independent legal advice is highlighted to ensure that the parties are entering into the agreement fully informed and avoiding any ambiguity as to their rights and obligations.

The Family Law Act prescribes that legal advice provided to clients includes the following: 1. That you understand the effect of the agreement upon your rights to property and finances; 2. That you understand the advantages and disadvantages to you when signing the document, considering your contributions to the relationship, the contributions brought into the relationship and your current financial resources.

Therefore, the initiating partner engages an experienced solicitor to draft the BFA. Once the client is happy with the BFA it is provided to the other partner in order that they can seek a solicitor to provide Independent Legal Advice.

Two Tier Independent Legal Advice On consideration of these matters, and further case law, it becomes evident that the requirement of independent legal advice is two tiered. That is, not only must the advice be substantive, and exhaustive, but it must also be independent.

Independent legal advice is also two tiered in that the solicitor drafting a BFA must advise you that your partner/ ex-partners must engage Independent Legal Advice on a BFA that has been provided to them for signing.

Independent Legal Advice

How can a BFA be invalidated?

There are many cases where the Court has ruled that a BFA is not valid, even in situations where legal advice has been provided to the parties. This usually occurs where the legal advice is not substantive or exhaustive enough to qualify as independent legal advice under the legislation.

Irrespective of which role you engage us for, drafting or review of a BFA, we ensure that our independent legal advice adheres with the approach taken by the Courts and the Family Law Act. Katherine Hawes is a solicitor and barrister who owns and operates Digital Age Lawyers. She has over 20 years’ experience in commercial law and will guide you through your business legal strategy. www.digitalagelawyers.com

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Become your own brand

How to stand out in a crowd ECOMING your own brand is vital if you are going to stand out from the other job candidates according to experts from Deakin University.

Getting your foot in the door of an industry has always been challenging, but now, with more people competing for coveted roles, getting that dream job is very competitive.

Whether you’re taking the next step in your career, trying to nab your first graduate role or changing careers, with a bit of preparation it’s possible to stand out from other candidates and land the job you want.

Deakin University has produced list of tips for job seekers:

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Know what makes you special Building a personal brand can be a powerful way to make an impression. A personal brand is what you project to prospective employers, colleagues and industry peers.

It’s the essence of what people recall when they think of you. Adriana Gascoigne, founder of Girls in Tech, said being authentic and confident in what makes you special was the key to forming a personal brand. That doesn’t mean being arrogant, but it’s important to present your unique strengths to an employer and believe you can bring something special to a role.

Deakin University graduate talent development manager Jane Hahn said it was useful to start by developing a ‘personal brand statement.’

This is a concise way to introduce yourself at interviews or networking events. ‘Your personal brand statement should summarise who you are, what you do, how you’re unique and what your goals are. It can then be edited to use on a professional blog, social media sites, as your LinkedIn summary and when introducing yourself in emails,’ she said.

Shape your digital personal brand According to Ms Hahn, recruiters and employers will often Google a candidate’s name and consider their online presence as part of the review process. Before you apply for roles check your current personal brand by Googling yourself. What pops up in the search results?

If the results need improving, here are a few essentials from the University to quickly upgrade your online presence:

• Create a LinkedIn profile so that your professional profile comes up first in search listings and follow these steps for a stand-out LinkedIn profile.

• Customise your LinkedIn URL so that recruiters can easily find you.

• Control what’s visible to the public via the privacy settings on your personal social media platforms.

Source: Deakin University

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