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The Parramatta-based, NSW Government's Greater Western Sydney Economic Development Board has called for expressions of interest for board members. EOIs close on December 14 ... The Sydney Turf Club will not bring in a private contractor to oversee the racing tracks as will the Australia Jockey Club ... The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, at North Rocks, has introduced two-way video lessons over the moblie phone network; it's believed to be a world firs ... Two council staff, Mike Thomas, economic development manager, and Michelle Macgregor Owen, business development manager, have been nominated by the University of Western Sydney for a UWS Partnership Award 2007.