Business
Jeanswest falls into voluntary administration
Iconic Australian retailer Jeanswest has collapsed and appointed voluntary administrators.
Push for Boxing Day trading
NSW Treasurer Mike Baird is keen to see small businesses given the opportunity to open their doors on Boxing Day and benefit from...
End of an era as Schubach’s closes its doors after 77 years
It’s the end of an era for local Penrith business Schubach’s Newsagency after the owners of the 77-year-old store shut up shop today.
John and...
Union calls for JobKeeper to be reinstated
JobKeeper should be reinstated, key union says.
Historic: Government announces major plan to keep people in jobs
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced an unprecedented $130 billion wage subsidy package in a massive attempt to keep people in jobs during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Veronica’s new car comes at perfect time
After three months and 28,000 competition entries, one lucky woman is now the proud owner of a brand new 2015 Toyota Kluger.
On Tuesday, Veronica...
From Emu Plains to Facebook HQ
From Emu Plains to California’s high-tech Silicon Valley, Luke Martin is now a driving creative force behind one of the world’s most influential social...
Community leaders welcome Expo
Community leaders have welcomed the Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo that will focus on the latest advances in equipment and resources designed to increase...
Flushed with opportunity
At 19-years-old, Castlereagh apprentice plumber Jake Buttigieg is ready to flush away the competition at the WorldSkills National Championships in Sydney next month.
Over 400 competitors...
More than just work experience
Students from West Wyalong High School in country NSW spent time in Penrith last week, undertaking work experience at various businesses including The Western...
BAC luncheon a hit
The Penrith Business Advisory Centre has been a key part of the Penrith corporate landscape for many years, and one of its annual highlights...
Why your favourite restaurant may not actually exist
The next time you order food from Uber Eats or Deliveroo, it may come from a restaurant that doesn’t even exist.
‘Virtual restaurants’ are the...
Surround yourself with A+ staff
I am a big believer that hiring the right staff is a very important part of the overall formula for business success. They are...
Out in the cold
The businessmen and women of Penrith may wear suits during the day, but come June 1 they will be rugged up in beanies...
Golden opportunity at Penrith Lakes
It is set to become one of the largest water based urban parklands in Australia and now prospective purchasers will have the first opportunity...
Penrith prepares for hardware war
Masters Home Improvement is moving to Penrith and if location means anything, it is making its intentions clear.
Masters will be located right in the...
Best&Less to re-open this weekend
Penrith's Best&Less store will re-open this weekend after a major makeover.
Changing the rules
TNT Express (TNT) has launched a revolutionary new recruitment campaign aimed at doubling female participation in its workforce. Believed to be...
Last Stop Pine: Popular furniture store to close its doors
It’s been 21 years since Bert Stradmann started his local furniture business, but after decades of serving the Penrith community, he’s decided it’s time...
Taking mental health at work seriously
Running your own business can be hugely rewarding, but for many small business owners having sole responsibility for the company’s success or failure, cash...
