Christmas Presents on a Budget
Natalie Di Paola It's that time of year again, and while most would love to shower their loved ones with expensive Christmas gifts, reality does not always allow this. However, there are some clever ideas that prove that it's the thought that counts – without breaking...
NSW beaches get tick of approval
Natalie Di Paola The Beachwatch monitoring program's annual scorecard for this year has rated 84 per cent of NSW beaches as either Very Good or Good, which is a slight improvement from last year's rating of 83 per cent. The scorecard rates the pollution levels in 250...
Top Five Beach Reads This Summer
Hanna Moore As the weather gets warmer, it becomes harder to resist a relaxing weekend at the beach with a book in hand. Sydney Observer recommends these new releases to keep you company on your next weekend adventure. THE WISDOM OF SUNDAYS: LIFE-CHANGING INSIGHTS...
Urban Biodiversity
Hanna Moore From October 23-28 this year, the annual Aussie Bird Count took place for National Bird Week. In honour of the event, Ku-ring-gai Council held an informative talk fronted by Birdlife Australia expert Judy Christie. As a part of the Birds in Backyards...
New Council Initiative puts Road Safety into a calendar
Natalie Di Paola Northern Sydney Councils have banded together again to revamp their annual calendar focusing on road safety. Using a combination of retro images and humour, the 2018 calendar takes a fresh and stylish approach to explaining road safety rules that are...
Bees in decline: National Pollinators Week
Tina Wu We may not think much about them, but pollinators such as bees and butterflies are vital drivers of the environment’s biodiversity and the country’s agricultural sector, with 75 per cent of flowering plants relying on pollinators to reproduce and 90 per cent...
Gender Gap In Superannuation
Tina Wu The gender pay gap in superannuation may be another symptom of the overarching issue of gender inequality in the workforce and society failing to accommodate women who choose to have children. This issue is highlighted clearly with statistics revealing that...
The best kept secret hot spots on the North Shore
Brooke Fryer I am forever scoping out new spots that haven’t gained the wider attention of all Sydney-siders alike, those spots that only the locals know about and manage to keep on the down-low. Sorry locals, the secret is now out, and I have here the best kept...
The Student Guide to Life post-HSC
Natalie Di Paola With the stress of exams finally over, you may be wondering what to do in the time you have before you start the next chapter of your life. Here are some tips to guide you through your next steps. 1. Don't obsess over your marks and ATAR It's easy to...
Small Businesses Using Social Media To Gain Revenue
Brooke Fryer Tech savvy cafes are recognising that their audience no longer lies solely on Facebook, with 5 million active monthly users on Instagram, they have now shifted their focus to catch the wider attention of all customers. With social media now more popular...
LISA JANE: LUXURY BRIDAL BLOGGER
Sabrina Muysken Based in Sydney, Australia and headed by Lisa-Jane McKenna, Luxury Bridal Blogger is an internationally celebrated blogger in the luxury bridal and haute couture, weddings and special events industry. The online platform helps to inspire and connect...
Sydney’s Lockout Laws: Where Are We Now?
Sydney’s Lockout Laws: Where Are We Now? Tina Wu With Sunday night’s segment of 60 Minutes discussing the death of the Kelly brothers, focus has been placed on the overall effect of Sydney’s lockout laws. It was revealed that the Kelly’s youngest son, Stuart, had...
