Unpacking the 4-Day Working Week
Sydney Observer Contributor Thursday could very well become the new Friday if changes are made to the working week. This does sound like the ideal situation for many Australians, in particular for maintaining a more sustainable work/life balance. However, there is...
Women Making Money Moves
Sara Zarriello Money can seem like a big black abyss sometimes. This abyss can be even more daunting when there are a number of barriers to gaining financial literacy for women. Often financial institutions spout grey walls and sterile uninviting environments. They...
Ditching Renting for Investing
Sara Zarriello With an already precarious property market prior to the pandemic, Sydney’s significant housing and rental figures continue to rise, especially now whilst drawn out by consistent lockdowns. This has not only put a strain on the pockets of Sydney’s youth,...
How to get your personal budget sorted with these four tips
Lockdown is no picnic – we all know that by now. This new “Stuckhome Syndrome” might cause us to be anxious and irritable, but it does have a few positive side-effects, especially when it comes to saving money. As we’ve detailed on the site, we spend less on travel,...
Grants Available for Local Community Groups
Local organisations in the Davidson electorate can now apply for funding to support local community projects under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program, Member for Davidson, Jonathan O’Dea said today. Mr O’Dea said the impacts of COVID-19 are still being...
Monopoly coming to Northern Sydney: suggest a local business today!
Imagine having your company featured as a property on MONOPOLY, the most popular board game in the world. If your business is an innovator based in Northern Sydney, now’s the chance. The iconic board game, MONOPOLY is coming to Northern Sydney!The aim is to make the...
Rent or Own? The Ultimate Question
Matthew Wai Will renting always be ‘dead money?’ Or will owning a property always guarantee you a constant appreciation? With a fluctuating market and climate, we can never be certain about these variables. However, in this article, we will help you make your...
Better Business Partnership
Matthew Wai Are you the owner of a local small to medium sized business looking to reduce the number of your bills and establish a sustainable business plan? The Better Business Partnership (BBP) might be ideal for you! With the impact of lockdowns and restrictions...
How to Save Smarter and Spend Wiser by Refinancing
Matthew Wai Are you a homeowner looking into purchasing another home or an investor wanting to capitalise on the gains of your properties? Regardless of your position, if you are one of the individuals mentioned above, you may want to look into ‘refinancing’ your home...
Get Finance Savvy with Effie Zahos
Isabella Ross There is no better way to start 2021 than with some New Year finance tips and tricks! When it comes to everyday finances many of us have been left in the dark, struggling to understand all things money related. Effie Zahos is one of Australia’s leading...
Economic Recovery on the Agenda
Jonathan O’Dea and Paul Fletcher A message from Jonathan O’Dea, Member for Davidson, Speaker: The COVID-19 virus made this year a very tough one. The restrictions and changes impacted everyone and every aspect of life. The recent State Budget is largely a plan...
Small Business Month
Isabella Ross October, otherwise known as Small Business Month, is the time for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to seek expert advice to grow their business. NSW Small Business Month is run by the NSW Government, being the only dedicated festival for small...
