Wilton. Regional passenges need access

Warwick Lodge, network strategy general manager, from Regional Express (REX), when commenting on the federal government’s preferred choice of Wilton as Sydney’s second airport, said regional passengers need access to Sydney Airport because of the essential nature of their travelling needs. Mr Lodge said access to central Sydney was a must. He said REX would ensure its views on the second airport proposal are made clear.

Parramatta. Bill Evans to speak

Bill Evans, Westpac chief economist, will be guest speaker at the Australian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce breakfast function, at the Parkroyal Parramatta, on May 24.

Eastern Creek. OneSteel leases property

Steel manufacturer, OneSteel, which is soon to change its name to Arrium, has signed a 3-year lease for a 6420-square-metre warehouse and office complex, at Eastern Creek.