Chullora. Plans on merger

Fairfax Media and News Ltd are having discussions regarding plans to merge printing of their newspapers. The two publishing giants sit side by side, in Chullora, with News Ltd the newer factory.

North Ryde. Uni wins an award

Macquarie University has been recognised as among the best employers for equality in the workplace. The annual Australian Workplace Equality Index ranked the university joint sixth in their Top Ten Australian Employers Awards, alongside household names like IBM, KPMG, Accenture and the Australian Federal Police.

Region. Woolies centres sold

A joint venture comprising Charter Hall Retail REIT and Telstra Super has purchased a portfolio of eight shopping centres from Woolworths, including Carnes Hill Marketplace in Horningsea Park, Pemulwuy Shopping Centre, in Greystanes, West Ryde Marketplace in West Ryde and Windsor Marketplace, in Windsor, in Western Sydney. The total purchase price for outlets in NSW and Victoria was $266 million for reflecting an initial yield of 7.94 per cent.