BizBriefs

The worst street for car thefts in the metropolitan area was Campbell Street, in the Parramatta CBD, where 50 cars were stolen in 2006-07, according to the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council. Forty-five vehicles were stolen in North Terrace, Bankstown, and 38 in McFarlane Street, Merrylands ... Book retailer, Dymocks, has pulled out of bidding for Borders Australia, which has stores in Parramatta, North Ryde and Campbelltown ... In an effort to boost business, the Rosehill Bowling Club will introduce barefoot bowling, following the trend in the eastern suburbs ... The Commonwealth Bank in Westfield Parramatta will open on Sundays from December 2, following the trend of other banks expanding weekend trading.