Tobacco smoking is the largest preventable cause of death and disease in Australia. It causes one in nine new cancers (10,000 cases every year) and one in five cancer deaths (more than 7500 cancer deaths every year). Smoking is also responsible for many cases of heart disease, stroke, chest and lung illnesses and stomach ulcers.

Parramatta City Council is weathering the financial storm with a break-even budget (ie Management Plan) that went on public exhibition in late May 2009. We adopted the draft budget which commits $127 million to services in the City with a further $40.2 million dedicated to infrastructure project.

The draft budget was launched to the local community, business and residents at an Expo on Thursday, 21 May 2009 with feedback sought before Council adopts the final draft budget.

Volumes of research demonstrate beyond doubt the positive contribution that intact, stable marriages make to the wellbeing of children and society. Marriage is the key. Australia needs to invest in it now if it is to deliver the best opportunities for its children in the future.

Come and join the Asia Business Connection and hear Richard Martin, Managing Director of IMA Asia talk about the current recession, and what preparations of after this recession.

"Starting the change for the better in Western Sydney" ... the Leader of the Opposition, Barry O'Farrell MP is coming to Parramatta to have breakfast with you.