Transport Links to Connect Homes & Jobs in the South West
New transport plans to support housing growth in South West Sydney and build better connections between the South West and Illawarra were unveiled at today’s South West Sydney Housing & Infrastructure Forum. Held by the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, more than 230 government and industry leaders were the first to hear of NSW Government’s plans […]
Connecting Illawarra & SW Sydney the Next Gamechanger
Strengthening the freight connections between Port Kembla and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis will link two of the state’s global gateways and open up a new world of industry and economic opportunities, according to a new report released by the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue. Launched today at the University of Wollongong’s (UOW) Innovation Campus, the ‘Wollongong […]
Local Government Reform to Unlock GWS Future
Measures to stop local government executive churn and a new code of conduct to halt the weaponising of costly complaints are among a raft of recommendations detailed in a new discussion paper aimed at highlighting the important role of local councils. Drafted by the Western Sydney Dialogue, the Building Strong Local Government policy paper […]
NSW Budget Drives Momentum for GWS
The Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue today welcomes record funding in the NSW budget for social and affordable housing, public transport infrastructure and much-needed road upgrades to drive momentum for Greater Western Sydney (GWS). With social housing wait lists and homelessness on the rise in GWS, Dialogue CEO, Adam Leto said the historic $6.6 billion commitment […]
Health, Safety & Cost of Living Top First GWS Wellbeing Survey
Access to healthcare, personal safety and financial security have topped the first wellbeing survey of Greater Western Sydney residents by leading think-tank, the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue. The GWS Community Wellbeing Survey has been released ahead of the upcoming State Budget which, for the first time, also includes the measurement of wellbeing indicators. The Dialogue’s […]
NSW Budget Must Unlock Opportunities in the West
A critical metro package, new community health hubs, funding to boost social housing and tackling the escalating domestic violence crisis have been singled out as priorities for Greater Western Sydney (GWS) ahead of the NSW Budget on June 18. Leading regional think tank, the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, has identified investment opportunities that will generate […]
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 to Turbocharge the West
Leading advocacy group, the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, has welcomed the long-awaited funding announcement for Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail. Dialogue CEO, Adam Leto, said news of the $2 billion-plus investment to connect Sydney Olympic Park with Parramatta CBD would “turbocharge” the growing region. “After years of uncertainty, this funding announcement ensures that […]
GWS “Critical” to the Nation’s Future
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today declared that Western Sydney would be “absolutely critical” to the nation’s future prosperity. Speaking exclusively at the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue’s 2024 Prime Ministers Luncheon, Mr Albanese outlined a vision for a future made in Australia that put Western Sydney at its core. “Western Sydney reflects the aspiration that […]
Hip Pocket Wins for GWS in Federal Budget
The Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue welcomes the Federal Government’s investment in Greater Western Sydney (GWS) to address the cost-of-living crisis, fund critical infrastructure and build capacity, to place the region at the heart of the nation’s future economic growth. The Federal Budget revealed tax, rent and energy bill relief for GWS residents and a $1.9 […]
Super Airport Precinct Ready for Take-Off
Plans to develop a new “Superlot” and construction starting on the Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) Business Precinct were today unveiled at the first Airport City Summit. More than 450 delegates from business, industry and the community attended the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue’s inaugural summit, which marked 1,000 days until Sydney’s first 24-hour international airport […]
