Marking the end of HSC 2018
Isabella Ross Earlier this week, HSC results were released to the 2018 cohort of NSW high school students, anxiously waiting to see whether their expectations and aspirations were met. To celebrate those who excelled by topping this year’s Higher School Certificate...
Career Spotlight: Media
Hannah Prasad This month Sydney Observer spoke exclusively to Jade Hodge, the Channel Manager for the New Zealand Territory for BBC Studios. She gave us an insight into her industry, what a typical day consists of, and how individuals looking to pursue a career in...
CAREER SPOTLIGHT: NURSING
Hannah Prasad and Isabella Ross To aid students in the challenging quest to discover which occupation they wish to pursue, Sydney Observer has founded a new feature within our Education section of the website– the Career Spotlight. We spoke exclusively with...
NEW GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH ART EXHIBITION
Marlene Even The Grace Cossington Smith Art Awards have officially been announced, along with the launch of their 2018 exhibition. The gallery holds a biennial award for art that responds to the concept of ‘making connections’. This year three winners were announced...
North Shore Poetry Project
Marlene Even A group of eclectic and gifted poets from the humble North Shore have launched their second ever anthology, The Intimacy of Strangers. The anthology includes the marvellous work of local poets such as David Malouf, John Carey, Eileen Chong and Benjamin...
Centenary of Remembrance Day
Marlene Even On 11 November 1918, on the 11 th hour, the guns fell silent and the four-year war was declared over. 100 years later we continuously commemorate with a minute of silence at 11 am in memory of those soldiers who died or suffered in WW1 and in all wars....
Inner-city Art At Abbotsleigh
Marlene Even An inner-city art studio is heading to the North Shore, as part of an ongoing collaboration between the two art communities. Abbotsleigh’s art gallery is proudly linking with contemporary inner-city art spaces, in their dual role to inspire the community...
Learn2Swim week kicks off
By Marlene Even In Sydney, we are lucky to have access to plenty of pools and beaches for the community to enjoy. However, with drowning listed as the number one cause of accidental death for children under five years of age, it is imperative that children learn how...
Ku-ring-gai’s Open Art Studios
By Marlene Even Sydney artists are opening their studios to the public for a unique upcoming art event. It is an opportunity to see behind the studio door and support local artists. This October the Combined Art Societies of Sydney (CASS) are running their 7th...
Art Transcends Disability At Boonah Creative Art Studio
Isabella Ross Transcending boundaries and fostering a sense of kinship within the Ku-ring-gai community is Boonah Creative Art Studio in West Pymble. What is special about this centre is that it runs specifically to meet the needs of those living with disability...
THE COMMUNITY BEHIND MONA VALE HOSPITAL
Natalie Di Paola The Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary was officially launched on 1 July 2007, but it has been around for much longer than that. Technically, the Auxiliary has existed since the hospital opening was announced in 1961. In the past, it comprised of a number...
WHY WE SHOULD SUPPORT AUSTRALIAN MADE
Isabella Ross With more than 30 years in the business, the Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) logo has assisted consumers in recognising if products are made or grown within Australia. With the aim of encouraging people to choose Australian-made produce, the...
