Parramatta. Continuing partnership

Parramatta Lord Mayor, Lorraine Wearne, is looking forward to a continuing partnership with the state government following positive talks with the NSW Premier, Barry O’Farrell. The pair met to discuss the future role of Parramatta and how it could best serve the wider growth of Sydney as part of the government’s long-term NSW 2021 strategy. “Key to the future growth of our state is Sydney’s west - and Parramatta as the gateway to this wider region will play a vital role in the provision of employment, social and recreational options,” Mr O’Farrell said.

Wetherill Park. Firm and school partnership

Diesel engine manufacturer, Cummins South Pacific, at Wetherill Park, has signed a memorandum of understating with Bossley Park High School to work together giving students, teachers and Cummins' staff, opportunities to share expertise, knowledge, experiences and use of facilities. South West Connect, which co-ordinates structured vocational learning between schools and local business, forged the partnership. The school’s executive officer, Carol Richardson, said the partnership was designed to "make classroom learning more relevant and to provide links from school to career".