Sydney Symphony recruits from the North Shore
Hope William-Smith The North Shore has become a prize pool area for the world renowned Sydney Symphony, after four coveted fellowships were granted to local residents. A quarter of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s newest recruits will come from the North Shore, with...
International Women’s Day
Sabrina Muysken March 8 marks International Women’s Day (IWD). A global day designed to celebrate all social, economic, cultural and political achievements made by women. The day also works to recognise the ongoing gender inequality experienced worldwide, seeking a...
New marketing agreement aims to boost Chinese tourism to NSW
Alex Dalland A marketing partnership between Destination NSW and Air China aims to boost visitor numbers from Australia's biggest tourism market. The agreement, launched today, will involve promoting travel to Sydney and Regional New South Wales through travel...
Severe population decrease on the North Shore
Hope William-Smith Deaths are officially outnumbering births across the North Shore, while most neighbourhoods across the wider Sydney area are experience a baby boom. A natural decrease in population has been attributed to a high average age in many North Shore...
Council Amalgamation Update
Rima Martens The State Government is holding a public inquiry regarding the proposal to merge Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby Shire council as announced in late December. Being the last chance to have your final say, the Ku-ring-gai Council and community is invited to the...
Conquering cancer
Stephanie Stefanovic In early November, North Shore local Annalisa Holmes and friend Johanna Baker-Dowdell of Launceston completed a four-day trek through the Peruvian Andes, in order to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. The pair managed to raise...
Chatting With Trish
Local residents no doubt know Coles Lindfield well. Amidst rapid change and development across the North Shore, Coles at Lindfield has remained a constant sight to those passing through on the Pacific Highway. Sydney Observer's Alex Dalland sat down with Store Manager...
Blossoming North Shore
Hope William-Smith Jacaranda blossoms are taking full bloom in your favourite areas. Destination NSW has named the North Shore as one of the top jacaranda areas in the state. The quiet leafy suburbs from the city to Berowra are fast becoming popular jacaranda hotspots...
Hoverboards Illegal in NSW
Joanita Wibowo The increasingly popular self-balancing hoverboards are actually illegal in New South Wales, and riders could face up to more than $600 fine. Aware of its growing popularity, NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Duncan Gay warned residents...
Ku-ring-gai Library Turns 70
Joanita Wibowo This week, Ku-ring-gai Library marks its 70th anniversary by inviting the community to celebrate in a number of special events. Each Ku-ring-gai Library branch in Gordon, Lindfield, Turramurra and St Ives is holding birthday cake cutting sessions at a...
Prepare for Tomorrow’s Heat
Joanita Wibowo It’s hot, isn’t it? Today’s weather might be very sunny and warm already at 32°C, but tomorrow it might get even hotter. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, temperatures will be very high across inland New South Wales and some coastal areas on...
Poppy Day
Ella Hide November 11 is an important day for remembering. We remember those who fought and died for us at war, the extraordinary qualities they possessed, and we understand the importance of retaining those qualities in the character of our nation. Wearing red...
