THE AUSTRALIAN WOMAN BEHIND MOTHER’S DAY
Natalie Di Paola Everyone knows about Mother's Day and when it is, but few actually know how it came to be. Technically, Mother's Day dates back thousands of years to celebrations such as the Roman festival of Hilaria and the Greek cult to Cybele. However, it did not...
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL: MATT OKINE
Hanna Moore Having relocated to Sydney from Brisbane in his early 20s, the multi-talented Matt Okine has continued to make a name for himself throughout the national and international comedy scene. Matt had a breakthrough season in 2012 with his debut comedy show...
PRESCRIPTION ADDICTION: THE DEADLY CONSEQUENCE
Isabella Ross From 14-18 May, non-for-profit organisation Script Wise will be hosting its annual National Prevention of Prescription Medication Dependence Week. With prescription medication misuse nearing crisis point in Australia, raising awareness about the...
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL: ALICE FRASER
Hanna Moore The sharp-witted, intelligent and often silly humour of comedian Alice Fraser is a stark contrast to the eloquent and thoughtful Alice who sat down with Sydney Observer to chat about Ethos, Tea with Alice and making people think about challenging questions...
BETTER BALANCE WITH BALLET
Hanna Moore Veronique Price, dancing since the age of three and an avid wellbeing and fitness enthusiast started the Lindfield-based Dancing for Wellbeing just over a year ago. In the time since its inception, the Better Balance 55+ classes teaches older residents of...
EASTER SHOW TO HOST SILENT DISCO
Natalie Di Paola For the first time ever, the Easter Show is holding a Silent Disco. The event, which is free for those aged 18 and over, will provide headsets to the first 1000 partygoers who hold either general admission tickets or tickets bought after 4pm. Three...
CHATTING WITH: SUE ROSEN
Sue Rosen is a history, research and heritage consultant based in Sydney’s Northern Suburbs. Sue sat down with Sydney Observer’s Hanna Moore to discuss her latest work, Scorched Earth. Following the attack on Pearl Harbour and threat of further Japanese advance...
EVERYONE BELONGS ON HARMONY DAY
Natalie Di Paola March 21 marks a special day throughout Australia: Harmony day. Started in 1999, Harmony day celebrates the cultural diversity throughout Australia, embracing the theme that “everyone belongs”. It also coincides with the United Nations International...
TOP 5 SPOTS TO CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR IN SYDNEY
Natalie Di Paola Chinese New Year celebrations have begun around Sydney to herald in the Year of the Dog. Sydney Observer has put together a list of top spots to visit during the new year festivities. Luna Park Kick off the New Year celebrations at Luna Park.. From 16...
FUNDING INCREASE FOR GREAT BARRIER REEF
The Federal Government announced last month a $60 million investment for measures aimed at protecting the Great Barrier Reef. In response, Australia’s leading research organisations will unite to design measures to repair the icon and build further resilience for the...
LOCAL LIVES THRIVE IN KU-RING-GAI
Hanna Moore Chatting with Citizen of the Year Peter Kirkwood, and Young Citizen of the Year Hannah Burn, Sydney Observer gains an insight into the importance of giving back to the local community. Every year, the Ku-ring-gai council holds a Citizen of the year...
New timetables unsuccessful for commuters
Natalie Di Paola The end of spring marks an outcry towards the new public transport timetables introduced by Cityrail. The new timetables, which were introduced to make travelling easier for commuters, have done the opposite. Commuters have now found themselves...
